Our Mission
The UND Center for Innovation Foundation’s mission is to foster innovation, nurture creative ideas, and empower aspiring entrepreneurs in Grand Forks, ND. We achieve this by providing entrepreneurial education, expert coaching, and serving as a local business resource hub.
Together, We Drive The Future.
$30 Million+
Capital Raised
Capital Raised
11,157 Sq. Ft.
of Incubator Space
of Incubator Space
150+
Employed by Incubator Members
Employed by Incubator Members
100+
Clients Funded By Innovate ND
Clients Funded By Innovate ND
25+
Student Interns
Student Interns
Our services/programs
Whether you are developing an idea, are an entrepreneur starting your business, or a company seeking to grow, at the UND Center for Innovation Foundation (CFIF), we transform your goals into reality with the support of our experts. Come and discover how we can help you!
Our Experts can help you with the following and more
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News
- Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act Reauthorizes SBIR/STTRÂ
Federal innovation funding is shifting from simply supporting ideas to demanding faster impact, stronger safeguards, and broader participation. The renewed Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs reflect a new balance of security, access, and commercialization speed. - National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Overview
this Small Business Innovation Research(sbir) workshop gives an overview of nsf’s sbir/sttr program and proposal requirements. - LAUNCH event highlights UND’s growing culture of innovation
On April 29, innovation took center stage at the second annual LAUNCH showcase, where 10 student and early-stage founders presented ventures developed through UND Center for Innovation programs, including the Runway Accelerator and the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps or I-Corps.
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