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All programs are ABET accredited (our new Petroleum Engineering program has not yet completed the accreditation process) and supported by dedicated faculty, small class sizes and well-equipped laboratories.
= '''Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' =
Aside from tenure and contractual requirements, innovation and entrepreneurship is not, widely promoted to faculty for personal discovery or research. There is a growing movement on campus within faculty and leadership that hopes to change the current mindset- a movement that will no doubt find immense value in the findings of the UI fellow program and the landscape canvas. This movement gained immense strength with a series of demonstrations of support, vocal and in action, by the students and staff. These projects are not university driven- they're done on the faculty's own time. Faculty are encouraged to document and file all intellectual property they generate, some of which is forwarded to the TTO and processed.
= '''Technology Transfer''' =
The University expects faculty/staff to continue their professional development through active participation in research and other scholarly pursuits.
Since the University resources available for such activities are limited, the University encourages faculty/staff to solicit and obtain funds from potential sponsoring agencies, such as federal and state government, private foundation, industry and business.
This external support is generally awarded as grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, with the University of North Dakota as the responsible fiscal agent.
A faculty or staff member is named as Principal Investigator (PI), and is responsible for conducting the instructional, research or service project in accordance with the conditions of the award.
Two offices exist to facilitate the process of obtaining extramural funding and administering awards that are received: Research Development & Compliance (RD&C) and the Grants & Contracts Administration (GCA) office.
Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration
This process is handled in large by the Center for Innovation located on campus. The Center has achieved 30 years of self-sufficiency securing over $30 M in entrepreneur infrastructure, services, outreach and endowments ''(very ''rare in economic development). In the spirit of entrepreneurship, the Center pays its own way through fees for services, contracts, incubator rents and grants from foundations, entrepreneurs and government sources.<br/>
= '''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts''' =
== Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce ==
The Chamber identifies and serves the needs of business. We work to increase prosperity by encouraging the growth of existing businesses and fostering establishment of new ones. We provide representation in government affairs at local, state, and national levels. We develop partnerships with educational, cultural, civic and service organizations. We gather facts, provide information, and facilitate discussions on key issues that impact business, the economy and the community as a whole.
== Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation ==
Economic development success is spurred by collaboration between public and private sectors investing in the Grand Forks Region EDC and supporting a shared vision for a vibrant regional economy.
== One Million Cups Grand Forks ==
1 Million Cups is a free, weekly national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs. Developed by the Kauffman Foundation, 1MC is based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee. Grand Forks 1MC is one of the top 5 in membership and weekly attendance in the nation.