Great Plains I-Corps launching agriculture technology-focused cohort
The National Science Foundation Great Plains I-Corps Hub is launching a new specialty cohort focused on agricultural technology this summer, bringing researchers and innovators to Fargo.
The cohort, Ag45, is open to individuals and teams developing agriculture-related technologies who want to better understand their path to market. The seven-session program will be held virtually from Aug. 13 through Sept. 24, with in-person panels and lectures in Fargo Sept. 15–18. Participants will attend the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show and Grand Farm’s Autonomous Nation Conference, offering direct exposure to cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of agriculture.
Positioned at the center of North Dakota’s agricultural landscape, NDSU plays a critical role in advancing research, education and industry collaboration. The university’s strong ties to producers, agribusiness and technology partners make it an ideal setting for initiatives like Ag45, where innovation meets real-world application.
“We are excited to offer this specialty cohort that builds on the strong momentum of ag innovation across the Midwest,” said Chad Ulven, director of Great Plains Hub I-Corps and University Distinguished Professor in mechanical engineering at NDSU. “Continuing to bridge industry and academia, our Ag45 creates a space where researchers and entrepreneurs can accelerate their work through customer discovery. Great Plains Hub is committed to helping teams move ideas from concept to market with clarity and confidence.”
To learn more about the Ag45 conference, visit the Great Plains I-Corps Hub website.
About the NSF Great Plains I-Corps Hub
The Great Plains I-Corps Hub provides immersive, entrepreneurial training for scientists and engineers with the goal of moving ideas to commercialization. NSF I-Corps are currently organized into regional Hubs across the nation, with each Hub consisting of a lead institution and seven or more partner institutions. NDSU serves as the lead institution for the Great Plains Hub, which is located at NDSU’s Research and Technology Park.