USD Discovery District

It's incredible to witness the transformation over just one year. Day by day, our 50,000-square-foot facility is coming to life, and we're eagerly anticipating the moment we can welcome you through its doors. If you're part of a high-growth life science or medtech company looking for a dynamic space to expand, visit us at https://lnkd.in/gPNXnTCX to learn more. We're excited to grow together!

Last week, our construction partner McGough led another site tour at the USD Discovery District. We were joined by ISG, USD Sioux Falls, the University of South Dakota, and City of Sioux Falls City Council. It’s truly rewarding to see the building renderings come to life. Each visit leaves us more impressed by the steady progress.

For our final episode of Season 2, we’re thrilled to have William Betten, an industry leader in medical device development, join us. ? Bill’s journey from his small-town roots in South Dakota to making a big impact in connected health is nothing short of inspiring. ? In this episode, Bill shares insights from his extensive career in medical device development, where he’s worked on groundbreaking technologies like heart-lung machines and telemedicine solutions. We discuss the importance of collaboration in today’s medtech landscape, navigating the challenges of early-stage product development, and his passion for mentoring the next generation of innovators. ? As we close out Season 2, we’re excited about all the incredible conversations we’ve had and look forward to even more in Season 3! Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Apple: https://lnkd.in/gYzGdnbq Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ghTB_6ZA Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gWV6xCrm

Our association is built by members and now our building too! ?? We're thrilled to announce that our new headquarters in the USD Discovery District on the USD – Sioux Falls campus is nearing completion!? A special shoutout to #PFBAmember, Limoges Construction, whose dedicated crew has been working hard on this project. Talk about family businesses supporting each other! We're looking forward to moving into our new space this January. Stay tuned for updates! Thrive for Generations fambus.org/membership #PFBA #familybusiness #familyowned #familyenterprise

USD’s President Sheila K. Gestring delivered the annual State of the University address today. President Gestring highlighted USD’s historic enrollment growth, groundbreaking research, exciting campus improvements and expanded support services for students. Learn more ?? https://yote.us/4gvaeE4 ?? #YoteLife

Last year, we conducted a market study that identified a key reason why companies choose to relocate to research parks: Workforce. The University of South Dakota proudly leads the way in developing the rural healthcare workforce, and these efforts are essential to the USD Discovery District in Sioux Falls. The maps below highlight outreach across South Dakota, ensuring that critical programs in health sciences are embedded in communities statewide. From internships, research, to public health services, USD is actively shaping the next generation of leaders who are improving health outcomes in rural areas and the broader region.

Season 2 of the Favorable Environments podcast is almost complete. What a ride it has been. More content is being developed behind the scenes and we're excited to share it with everyone very soon. Listen to our latest episode: https://lnkd.in/gDaar-mT

How did a German biotech company choose Sioux Falls for its U.S. expansion? It starts with a friendship that spanned an ocean. We are excited to share the story of Cytion.

Season 2 of the Favorable Environments podcast is almost complete. What a ride it has been. More content is being developed behind the scenes and we're excited to share it with everyone very soon. Listen to our latest episode: https://lnkd.in/gDaar-mT

Sneak peak at our latest construction update! 2025 can't come soon enough. In the meantime, we're hard at work ensuring that every detail is perfect for our future tenants. Lease today at: https://lnkd.in/gPNXnTCX