NSF Great Plains I-Corps Hub

We just wrapped up our final I-Corps Cohort of 2024! ?? Join us in congratulating the teams who dedicated countless hours to identifying marketplace needs through the customer discovery process! Way to go! ??

When Dr. Catherine Off and her team joined I-Corps, they were still discovering how to develop and market a technology that would enhance the lives of stroke survivors with aphasia. Learn more about their journey on our blog: https://buff.ly/48wm7WR

Last Friday, the Research Park had the privilege of hosting an NSF I-CORPS Pitch Event in partnership with South Dakota State University At this event, seven faculty members presented their work, outlining a problem they aim to address, their proposed solution, a product to support it, and the intellectual property status. Following the presentations, faculty returned to the stage for a Q&A session, engaging a diverse audience of 50 attendees—including investors, students, faculty, and influential community members with a keen interest in research. We are grateful for the opportunity to host such an inspiring and innovative event and look forward to many more. #Research #Innovation #PitchEvent #SDSU #ResearchParkatSDSU #ICORPS

NSF announced the addition of three new NSF Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps?) Hubs — each funded up to $3 million per year for the next five years. The investment will provide experiential entrepreneurial training to researchers across all fields of science and engineering, accelerating the translation of discoveries into new solutions that benefit society and the economy. Each of the new NSF I-Corps Hubs comprises a regional alliance of at least eight universities. The teams are led by the University of California, Berkeley, Georgia Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively. "The goal of the I-Corps program is to deploy experiential education to help researchers reduce the time necessary to translate promising ideas from laboratory benches to widespread implementation that in turn impacts economic growth regionally and nationally," said Erwin Gianchandani, assistant director for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. "Each regional NSF I-Corps Hub provides training essential in entrepreneurship and customer discovery, leading to new products, startups and jobs. In effect, we are investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs for our nation." Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UEA92N

What a privilege to be a sponsor for Grand Farm's 2024 Space Ag Conference yesterday at University of North Dakota! We enjoyed learning about all the advancements in agriculture technology within the space industry. Thank you Grand Farm and Emerging Prairie for this opportunity!

It's been a busy week in Fargo! We welcomed all nine partner institutions for learning and collaboration through our GPH Instructor Training, Hub-Wide Gathering, the launch of our Fall Regional Cohort, and, to top it off, an NSF Site-Visit. It was a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and plan for year three of our Hub! Thank you to all our partners for their dedication to expanding innovation in our region! ?? Chad Ulven Paola Abuhl Stephanie Kidd, PhD Sarah Truglio Samantha Alario Michelle Ciesielski Rajesh Kavasseri Kouhyar Tavakolian Jessica Lattimer Vold Sona Lesmeister Bethany Hughes Micah Lande Max Green Jared Hineman Todd Letcher Drew Rivers Max Green Brent B. Clark Michelle Trawick Connie K. N. Chang Michael R. Amy Whitney Brian Tande Alan Kallmeyer Steve Hanlon Andy Behrens Michael Roach Onnolee Nordstrom North Dakota State University University of South Dakota University of North Dakota Dakota State University South Dakota State University Graduate School University of Montana University of Wyoming University of Nebraska at Omaha South Dakota Mines

Excited to share my journey with the National NSF I-Corps training program! Engaging with professionals in the carbon project sector has significantly enriched my project’s development. I’m thrilled to announce my work titled "Monitoring the Spatial Distribution of Cover Crops and Tillage Practices Using Machine Learning and Environmental Drivers across Eastern South Dakota" has been published in Environment Management Journal. A heartfelt thank you to my mentors and labmates—Ranjeet John, Meghann Jarchow, Nathan T., Abhinav Chandel, Venkatesh Kolluru, and Sakshi Saraf—for your invaluable support and guidance throughout this process. Your insights have been instrumental in shaping my research!

Are you ready to submit a winning proposal for the DOE’s FY 2024 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 2? Don't miss this opportunity to get expert guidance and increase your chances of success! ?? Join us at our upcoming VIRTUAL workshop on November 18th, where we’ll break down everything you need to know to create a competitive DOE proposal, from building your R&D scope and budget to crafting a strong commercialization plan. BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting U.S. Small Business Administration #whycfi #commercialization #innovation

Are you interested in securing SBIR/STTR funding? Join University of North Dakota's Center for Innovation for an interactive workshop that reviews the mission and goals of the NASA and the Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR/STTR Programs on the morning of October 24th from 7:30 am - 1 pm. The session will provide a detailed overview of two major SBIR agencies. Review their funding priorities, application processes, and receive guidance on assembling a project team. Lunch will be provided! https://lnkd.in/es72289e

?? Conference alert!!! Grand Farm is hosting its fourth annual Space Ag Conference on October 24th, exploring the cutting-edge advancements in agriculture technology designed to revolutionize both space and Earth. This is a great opportunity for past or present I-Corps participants interested in the space industry, NASA + DoD funding, AgTech, etc.