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About

Developing Ideas, Driving Innovation

The Center for Innovation's mission is to advance the creation and development of innovative ideas, services, and buisnesses. As an entrepreneurial incubator, the Center's vision is to be the principal leader guiding innovation in the Northern Plains. Experienced and dedicated staff are ready to facilitate relationships, provide commercialization support, develop University/industry partnerships and provide high-impact internship opportunities.

As a collaborative partner in the vibrant local entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Center for Innovation guides entrepreneurs through resources within UND and the community to take advantage of the vast innovation and entrepreneurial resources available throughout North Dakota. The staff bring a wide range of entrepreneurial expertise to support faculty, students, and the community.

Staff

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Amy Whitney
Ed.D, MBA, BA
Director
  • amy.whitney@UND.edu
  • 701.777.6987
  • Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
    Grand Forks ND 58202-8372
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Renee Shelton
Project Mgr / Entreprenr Coach
  • renee.shelton@UND.edu
  • 701.777.6860
  • Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
    Grand Forks ND 58202-8372
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Travis Fretheim
IT Coordinator
  • travis.fretheim@UND.edu
  • 701.738.2424
  • Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
    Grand Forks ND 58202-8372
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Tyler Sletten
Temp General (Hrly)
  • tyler.sletten@UND.edu
  • 701.777.3132
  • Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
    Grand Forks ND 58202-8372
Anthony Maher
Entr Coach Start Growth & Fund
  • anthony.maher@UND.edu
  • Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
    Grand Forks ND 58202-8372
Prameela Garre
Office Manager
  • prameela.garre@UND.edu
  • 701.777.3020
  • Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
    Grand Forks ND 58202-8372
Hannah Olson
Marketing Outreach Coordinator
  • hannah.m.olson@UND.edu
  • 701.777.3281
  • Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Ctr
    Grand Forks ND 58202-8372
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Center for Innovation

Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
4200 James Ray Dr, Stop 8372
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8372

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