The Center for Innovation supports action-oriented, real-life experiences for any UND student to engage in activities focused on building innovation and entrepreneurial skills. Each experiential learning opportunity is intentionally designed to promote learning, application, and reflection to enhance skill development. Student success is demonstrated through increased creative thinking, problem solving and entrepreneurial action.

Students
Hands-on experiences while pursuing your degree.
CFI Student Opportunities
Reach Out
Have a business idea or passion you’re ready to explore? Connect with a Coach at the UND Center for Innovation to get personalized guidance and mentorship to help you take the next step.
- amy.whitney@UND.edu
- 701.777.6987
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Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
4200 James Ray Drive Stop 8372
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8372
- sona.lesmeister@UND.edu
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Ina Mae Rude Building Suite 100
4200 James Ray Drive Stop 8372
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8372
Project Mgr /Entreprenr Coach
- kevin.lunke@UND.edu
- 701.777.3112
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Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
4200 James Ray Drive Stop 8372
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8372
SBIR Specialist
- jeffrey.barta@UND.edu
- 701.777.3132
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Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
4200 James Ray Dr Stop 8372
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8372




