Innovation, Discovery, and Entrepreneurial Activity (IDEA)
IDEA
IDEAs are everywhere at UND.
Innovation, Discovery, and Entrepreneurial Activity.
Our spirit of inquiry is rooted in both the liberal arts and the professional disciplines. Our discoveries are grounded in principles of innovation, creativity, intellectual risk taking, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on addressing complex challenges and identifying opportunities. Use these pages to help you connect, collaborate, and advance IDEAs with us.
IDEA Resources
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners are encouraged to advance IDEAs together.
Research News
UND, Vorbeck join forces on next-generation technologies
Agreement signed at Space Operations Summit creates pathway from University research to manufacturing, deployment
11/5/2026
2:02PM
UND named nation’s first university clearinghouse for counter-drone technology
New partnership will help identify and advance promising technologies to counter drone threats
10/15/2026
4:12PM
Exploring the future of space operations
Space Operations Summit takes center stage in North Dakota Today segment
10/6/2026
3:35PM
Cracking the code: extending the life of one of America’s most important oil plays
EERC researchers are tackling the Bakken’s complex geology to improve oil recovery and extend the life of existing wells
10/6/2026
3:34PM
Technology & Discovery News
Cybersecurity’s changing landscape takes center stage at UND
International experts, researchers and students gather at UND to explore emerging threats, future of cybersecurity research
11/5/2026
2:09PM
UND holds Grand Challenges relaunch
Event highlights UND's innovation in autonomy, healthcare, national security, among other disciplines
11/5/2026
2:05PM
UND, Vorbeck join forces on next-generation technologies
Agreement signed at Space Operations Summit creates pathway from University research to manufacturing, deployment
11/5/2026
2:02PM
Retired wind turbine blades find second life at UND
Great River Energy donation gives UND students hands-on opportunity to tackle growing challenge in wind energy recycling
11/3/2026
12:01PM