Center for Innovation

Our mission is to advance the creation and development of innovative ideas, services and businesses.

The University of North Dakota (UND) Center for Innovation is an entrepreneurial incubator. Its vision is to be the principal leader guiding innovation in the Northern Plains. The Center works as a collaborative partner in the vibrant entrepreneur ecosystem in Grand Forks, across North Dakota and as part of the LEADS UND Strategic Plan.

Center for Innovation Services

Incubation space and start-up coaches
Commercialization expertise
Entrepreneur ecosystem referrals
Student-run enterprises
Project-based internships and mentorship matching
Design thinking student fellowships

The Runway Accelerator is a two-phase program that combines start-up training, mentorship by dedicated staff & faculty, networking with peers and industry experts, and up to $10,000 in mini-grant funding to support UND student ventures.

Runway is open to all UND students and alumni.

About Runway Accelerator

News

40 years of innovation and entrepreneurship

UND Center for Innovation celebrates 40 years of fostering North Dakota’s commercialization activity and startup success

10/10/2024

4:54PM

Empowering young CEOs

Kidpreneur Day Camp, co-sponsored by UND’s Center for Innovation, prepares participants for upcoming Downtown Street Fair

8/13/2024

3:45PM

On tap: Traveling trophy, innovation zones, Wellness Center refresh

New Student Government leaders share plans for 2024-25

5/21/2024

3:36PM

Runway Accelerator showcases student startups

Runway business founders present their startups, network with industry professionals at Memorial Union event

5/9/2024

3:47PM