Our Mission
Our mission is to foster innovation, nurture creative ideas, and empower aspiring entrepreneurs in Grand Forks, ND. We achieve this by providing entrepreneurial education, expert coaching, and serving as a local business resource hub.
Together, We Drive The Future.
$15 Million+
Capital Raised
Capital Raised
11,157 Sq. Ft.
of Incubator Space
of Incubator Space
150+
Employed by Incubator Members
Employed by Incubator Members
100+
Clients Funded By Innovate ND
Clients Funded By Innovate ND
25+
Student Interns
Student Interns
Our services/programs
Whether you are developing an idea, are an entrepreneur to start your business, or a company seeking to grow, at the Center for Innovation, we transform your goals into reality with the support of our experts. Come and discover how we can help you!
Our Experts can help you with the following and more
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News
- Exploring Divergent and Convergent Thinking
By Tamara Bertram There are two types of thinking to solve any problem: divergent and convergent. Generally speaking, divergent thinking… Read more » - Design Tool to Apply in Business/Life: The Sailboat Exercise
By Tamara Bertram Finding out what your goals really are, the reasons behind them, and what’s stopping you from achieving… Read more » - Getting to Know Sona Lesmeister
Sona is the Entrepreneur Coach and Start-up Specialist here at the Center for Innovation. Her days here are never the… Read more »
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