Center For Innovation

Congratulations to our Runway cohort for participating in the Middleton Pitch Competition! Thank you to the Middleton School of Entrepreneurship & Management for supporting our student innovators! @UNDBusiness 🔗 Learn more about the incredible event bit.ly/4iq70mR

UND's Center for Innovation (CFI) empowers UND students, faculty, and alumni to turn bold ideas into thriving ventures through expert mentorship, funding opportunities, and a powerful network of support. Visit the link to learn more: bit.ly/4h3LQZI #undproud #innovation

October Member Spotlight: Wildflowers of Hope 🌸 October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We're honored to highlight Wildflowers of Hope, a nonprofit bringing comfort, connection, and hope to the Red River Valley. 💜 Learn more on our blog bit.ly/476XYWm

We’re heading to the UAS Summit & Expo tomorrow! Excited to connect with innovators shaping the future of unmanned systems in North Dakota. ✈️ #UASSummit #InnovationLivesHere #undproud @UASMagazine

Happy First Day of Fall from UND's Center For Innovation! As the seasons shift, we're reminded that change is a key part of growth. Whether it's launching new ideas, testing bold solutions, or rethinking what's possible, CFI is here to help innovation thrive year-round! 🍂

Last week, Project RuralReach’s Emergency Response Test showed how BVLOS drones can find people in remote areas—proving innovation isn’t just theory, it’s action. 🙌 Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4gaklhD

🚀 Ready to launch your idea? The Runway Pre-Accelerator is a 7-week program with mentorship, startup coaching & a strong network. 📅 Apps close TOMORROW (Sept 17)! Don’t miss out—apply now 🔗 bit.ly/3l6Pw5r

🎉Happy Homecoming Week, Hawks! 💚🖤 Here's to a week of full of UND pride and great memories! Check out this link for a list of homecoming events! 🔗 bit.ly/3Va3EcP #undproud

🚁 Sept 10: Project RuralReach takes flight at UND’s Gorman Field! Watch drones showcase how they boost rural resilience with search & rescue, inspections & real-time data. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4gaklhD @UofNorthDakota

Happy Labor Day from the UND Center for Innovation! Today, we celebrate the hard work, creativity, and dedication that drive progress in our communities. 💡 Wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday! #undproud

🚀 Ready to launch? The Runway Pre-Accelerator is a 7-week workshop to test your idea, gain mentorship, & build your startup skills. 📅 Apply by Sept 17, 2025: bit.ly/3l6Pw5r #mentorship #connections #startup #undproud

August 7th was the concluding ceremony for the 2025 InternGF Summer Cohort series! 27 students with summer internships at various companies in the Grand Forks Region took part in the cohort. We had so much fun this summer, thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!

We're still buzzing after the InternGF Summer Cohort Experience graduation last week! If you didn't attend the event, we showcased this recap video, which highlights what interns experienced throughout the summer. Photos on the GF is Cooler Flickr: flickr.com/photos/gfiscoo…

Another week, another StartupBREW! Join us in Broadway Square tomorrow to hear from Tom Kemmer, founder of North Dakota Skateboarding Association, and Matt Mulusky, founder of MMLongboards. See you soon!

Meet Matt Malusky, founder of MM Longboards 🛹—what started as a sketch is now a business built through Runway. Your idea could be next. Apply to the RunwAy Pre-Accelerator by Sept. 17! 🔗 bit.ly/3l6Pw5r Learn more about MM Longboards 🔗 bit.ly/4oH6jYJ

It’s time to roll into another week of StartupBREW… 🛹 Join us on Wednesday to hear from Tom Kemmer, founder of North Dakota Skateboard Association and Matt Mulusky, founder of MM Longboards.

North Dakota is testing the future of rural delivery! Project Rural Reach will launch a 34-mile drone flight from Williston to Watford City, demonstrating how unmanned aircraft could one day deliver medical supplies and essential goods to remote areas. Powered by the Vantis network and operated by iSight Drone Services, this long-range flight marks a major step in advancing UAS for public use. 📍 July 24 | 9 a.m. (weather permitting) bit.ly/4mq9gLF

🚀 Project #RuralReach Takes Flight! Join us for a groundbreaking BVLOS drone flight from Williston to Watford City, showcasing the future of rural connectivity. 📍 TrainND UAS Park 📅 July 24 | 9 AM 🔗 bit.ly/4nXTBV4 @ISightDrones @mckenziehealth1 @NPUASTS

Senator Jeff Barta, Program Manager at @ndinnovators, University of North Dakota, explains how North Dakota is building the infrastructure for BVLOS operations, rural healthcare access& long-term UAS commercialization. Catch the full episode tomorrow! #newpodcast

Big support for small businesses! UND’s new law clinic is helping startups & nonprofits navigate legal challenges — without the high costs. #UNDproud @NDinnovators @UNDLawSchool blogs.und.edu/und-today/2025…