Join us every first Friday of the month for Coffee & Connections from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the UND Center for Innovation! This informal gathering is the perfect opportunity for CFI members & partners to enjoy a cup of coffee, donuts, connect with fellow innovators, and start their day inspired!

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This year is the 10th Annual Downtown Street Fair! Vendors, food trucks, musicians, and more will be lining the streets of Downtown at this all-ages event! Come enjoy the company of friends and family, mingle with crafters and artists, score a perfect item for your home, and grab a delicious snack or meal. Spend the day outside partaking in some shopping therapy, fun in the sun and visiting the local shops that help make downtown vibrant

This year is the 10th Annual Downtown Street Fair! Vendors, food trucks, musicians, and more will be lining the streets of Downtown at this all-ages event! Come enjoy the company of friends and family, mingle with crafters and artists, score a perfect item for your home, and grab a delicious snack or meal. Spend the day outside partaking in some shopping therapy, fun in the sun and visiting the local shops that help make downtown vibrant!

Be sure to RSVP and discover the latest AI advancements transforming the workplace, and find out how these ongoing changes could shape your future!

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As part of Project RuralReach, Censys Technologies has been selected to lead a critical use case test focused on improving disaster response, real-time situational awareness, and resource mobilization through advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
This live demonstration will highlight how UAS technology can be deployed in emergency scenarios to support first responders and rural communities.
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Learn how to pitch your innovation and compete for up to $2M in NSF seed funding.

This session will present an overview of America’s Seed Fund powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, a grantmaking program that provides funding to startups without taking any stake in your company. The program encourages innovators across all scientific disciplines to submit proposals that explore new frontiers and challenge conventional knowledge boundaries. By providing critical seed funding, the U.S. National Science Foundation supports the ideas and the people who create breakthrough discoveries and innovations to address complex societal challenges. In this interactive session, we will provide key insights on how to craft a compelling Project Pitch, the first step in gaining access to up to $2 million. Come prepared to share your idea and explore how to define the problem, present your unique solution, and highlight its potential benefits.

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[📅] Thursday, September 12
[🕚] 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
[📍] CFI Lawn, 4200 James Ray Dr, Grand Forks ND 58202
The UND Center for Innovation is bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community partners to connect around impactful work, explore bold ideas, and expand professional networks, all while enjoying good food and summer activities.
RSVP to enjoy lunch, yard games, and meaningful conversations with fellow innovators and changemakers!
Open to all UND students, faculty, and community partners.
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The CFI team will be attending the UAS Summit & Expo!

The UAS Summit & Expo started as a small gathering of regional stakeholders. Now, 19 years later, the event in the Northern Plains of North Dakota has become a yearly major event for UAS experts from around the world. It’s the original epicenter of drone research, earned its place as the Silicon Valley of Drones and as you’ll see from the commercial, government and military flight activity filling the sky of the Northern Plains and beyond every day, it has truly become America’s UAS proving grounds.

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The CFI team will be attending the Bioscience Summit!

Connect with some of the nation’s leading bioscience and medical device innovators! Learn more at biosciencesummit.com

The CFI team will be attending the UAS Summit & Expo!

The UAS Summit & Expo started as a small gathering of regional stakeholders. Now, 19 years later, the event in the Northern Plains of North Dakota has become a yearly major event for UAS experts from around the world. It’s the original epicenter of drone research, earned its place as the Silicon Valley of Drones and as you’ll see from the commercial, government and military flight activity filling the sky of the Northern Plains and beyond every day, it has truly become America’s UAS proving grounds.

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The CFI team will be attending the Bioscience Summit!

Connect with some of the nation’s leading bioscience and medical device innovators! Learn more at biosciencesummit.com

Today’s workplace demands more than just showing up-it requires leaders who can set clear expectations, model excellence, and inspire employees to fully commit to their roles. This dynamic 3-hour session blends a high-energy introduction to seven foundational workplace skills with a deep dive into proven strategies for building and sustaining employee engagement.

Supervisors will leave with a practical playbook for fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and enthusiasm-while unlocking the best performance in every team member.

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CFI will be hosting a Halloween Potluck! Come enjoy halloween treats/appetizers, fun games, and great conversations!

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Costumes are encouraged but not required