ND EPSCoR :: Programs :: Technology Transfer and Commercialization

Technology Transfer Programs

Through state-federal-private sector partnerships--involving state general fund appropriations, program grants from federal agencies (e.g., EPA, NASA, NIH, and NSF), and matching funds from regional business--ND EPSCoR manages a comprehensive technology transfer program.

ND EPSCoR's strategy for supporting business and industry includes cost-sharing of salaries for upper-division college students and faculty who assist with research and development.

High-level expertise provided by students and faculty has contributed to the productivity and profitability of these businesses. Further, the over $100 million awarded to EPSCoR-supported researchers since 1986 has had over a $230 million total impact on the economy of North Dakota.

Students in Technology Transfer and Research (STTAR)

Students are placed in North Dakota firms for research on science and technology problems.

Faculty in Technology Transfer (FITT)

Faculty from North Dakota universities provide high-level expertise on science and technology problems critical to North Dakota business and industry.

Product Design Center (PDC)

Product Design Center goal is to increase the opportunities for researchers to commercialize their work. PDC will facilitate connections between Chief Technology Officers, R & D Managers and other technical leaders in the private sector and faculty in the early stages of their research projects. These activities will assess the commercial potential of the proposed research project.