The deadline for enrolling in the third Innovate ND program is November 21st. More than 40 ideas have already been submitted. Registration is available on line at www.innovatend.com.

Innovate ND is a statewide initiative designed to help entrepreneurs turn innovative concepts into profitable new business ventures. There is a $100 entry fee.

Participants have access to online entrepreneur education, business planning tools and coaching and mentoring from successful entrepreneurs and proven business owners.

A panel of private investors will review each business idea and select the top winners to receive up to $10,000 in cash prizes and a variety of business services and potential seed capital investments to launch their businesses.

For more information, contact Rodrigo Cintra at UND's Center for Innovation at (701) 777-3970 or e-mail rodrigo@innovators.net.