Center for Innovation

Center for Innovation Realize your dreams through entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment.

The Center provides assistance to innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and researchers to launch new ventures, commercialize new technologies, and secure access to capital from private and public sources.

UND Students! Do you have a business idea or opportunity you want to explore? Let's talk business!Stop by for a chance t...
09/03/2026

UND Students! Do you have a business idea or opportunity you want to explore? Let's talk business!

Stop by for a chance to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with resources that can help move your next step forward.

Join the CFI staff from September 2 - 16 (excluding Labor Day), Monday - Friday, in the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration in the Poolman Room.

🗓️ Mondays: 1 – 3 pm
🗓️ Tuesdays through Fridays: 10 am – 2 pm

👉 Drop in and let's talk! Can't make those times or are an online student? Visit [email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled to schedule a time that works for you!

09/01/2026

Hey students! Did you know that the Center for Innovation does CFI office hours with Miss Sona? ☕️💖

You are able to come in and meet with her, grab a coffee and get to talking! This happens every Thursday, all you need to do is look for the green sign and take a seat.

Thank you, Sona and the Center of Innovation for using our space as your meeting spot. It brings us so much joy to see you in the coffeehouse!

We are open until 6:00 PM today, come see us! 🫶

Here's our monthly ! This month, we're highlighting NxtSzn! NxtSzn is helping student-athletes navigate life beyond com...
08/31/2026

Here's our monthly ! This month, we're highlighting NxtSzn!

NxtSzn is helping student-athletes navigate life beyond competition by connecting them with alumni mentors, exclusive job opportunities, and career resources designed to support their next chapter.

We're excited to be part of NxtSzn's journey as they continue building new opportunities for student-athletes!

Learn more about NxtSzn, their progress, and what's ahead on our blog! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3TOUxkk

Lift-Off marked a new milestone for innovation at UND. 🚀The University of North Dakota's first-ever Lift-Off Showcase br...
08/28/2026

Lift-Off marked a new milestone for innovation at UND. 🚀

The University of North Dakota's first-ever Lift-Off Showcase brought together teams from the Innovation Moonshot Summer Accelerator to pitch their ventures and share what they've been building.

After an evening of pitches, ideas, and innovation, three teams were recognized with funding to help take their ventures to the next stage. ND Vocal took home $10,000, while PT EMR and Detectology each received $5,000. Congratulations to all of the teams for an incredible showcase and for the work, ideas, and momentum they brought to the stage!

Want to learn more about the teams and the first-ever Lift-Off Showcase? Read the full story here 👉 https://bit.ly/4qKaLHK...

University of North Dakota

From July 27-30, 12 aspiring entrepreneurs from the Grand Forks area turned their ideas into businesses through the Kidp...
08/25/2026

From July 27-30, 12 aspiring entrepreneurs from the Grand Forks area turned their ideas into businesses through the Kidpreneur Program.🚀

Participants from 5th grade through high school spent the week creating products, designing logos, practicing sales pitches, and preparing for the Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair taking place on August 21st & 22nd. Along the way, they gained hands-on experience with what it takes to bring a business idea to life.

We're proud of each participant for their creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. We can't wait to see where their ideas take them next!🌟

Learn more about the program on UND Today 🔗 https://blogs.und.edu/und-today/2026/08/kidpreneurs-mean-business/

UND Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, North Dakota Small Business Development Centers, Grand Forks Downtown Development Association

08/21/2026

Happy World Entrepreneurship Day! 🚀

Today, we're celebrating the founders, innovators, and problem-solvers, who are turning ideas into action.

We're so grateful to play a part in helping entrepreneurs find the connections, resources, and support they need to move forward. Thank you to our members for sharing their experiences and allowing us to be part of their journey!

Learn more about CFI's programs and services at https://www.innovators.net?utm_campaign=Holidays%2CGeneral+CFI+Promotion&utm_content=1787322180&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

One more day until Lift-Off! 🚀Tomorrow, our Summer Accelerator participants take the stage to share the ideas they've sp...
08/19/2026

One more day until Lift-Off! 🚀

Tomorrow, our Summer Accelerator participants take the stage to share the ideas they've spent months developing, refining, and preparing to launch.

Join us as we celebrate their hard work, hear bold ideas, and connect with innovators and community members who are passionate about turning ideas into reality.

📅 Tomorrow | 4:30 p.m.
📍 Gorecki Alumni Center

✨Don't miss the chance to be part of this exciting milestone. Register now by visiting https://bit.ly/4oKpZeH!

Meet the Moonshot Makers and take a closer look at what's taking off at the Lift-Off Showcase on August 20th. 🚀Our Lift-...
08/17/2026

Meet the Moonshot Makers and take a closer look at what's taking off at the Lift-Off Showcase on August 20th. 🚀

Our Lift-Off speakers are:

Dan Stone | PT EMR

Markus Allgaier | Quantum Optics

Masfique Mehidi | Virvac

Lina Bouakkaz | Invisiscale

Hyungwoo Jo | Pilot Training

Bappa Ghosh | Detectology

Puja Roy | Volare

Paul Snyder | ESAS

Hadi Jabbari | Smart FracOp

Justin Montigne | ND Vocal

We can't wait to showcase all the incredible founders and their hard work!

RSVP today!🔗 UND.edu/liftoff

📍 Gorecki Alumni Center
🗓️ August 17 | 4:30 – 7 pm

Only one week away! ⏳The countdown is on, Lift-Off is just 7 days away!Join us on August 20th to hear live pitches from ...
08/13/2026

Only one week away! ⏳

The countdown is on, Lift-Off is just 7 days away!

Join us on August 20th to hear live pitches from UND faculty as they showcase groundbreaking ideas with the potential to shape industries, solve real-world challenges, and create lasting impact.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, faculty, investor, or simply curious about what's happening at UND, you don't want to miss out on the action! Connect with the people and innovations driving what's next in our region.

📍 Gorecki Alumni Center

📅 August 20

🕓 4:30–6:30 p.m.

🎉Networking Reception 6:30-7 p.m

This event is free and open to the public!

Learn more and RSVP at UND.edu/liftoff! 🚀

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4200 James Ray Drive
Grand Forks, ND
58202

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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