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''' =
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.
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