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Innovate ND
Center of Excellence in Life Sciences & Advanced Technologies

University of North Dakota Research Foundation
COE Funds Distributed: $3,500,000
Amount of Match Received-to-Date: $3,712,200
Anticipated Total Match: $10,465,000
Approved: March 8, 2006
Funded: March 2007

Purpose

The Center of Excellence in Life Science and Advanced Technologies (COELSAT) is focused on commercializing research innovations into high-value products that are developed and made in North Dakota.

Partners

  • PCL/Perkins & Will
  • UNDRF/BORDERS
  • Avianax
  • Alion Science and Technology
  • Ideal Aerosmith
  • Novadigm
  • Laserlith
  • Sunrise Renewable Company


Project Summary & Highlights

  • Avianax is a North Dakota startup company and Sunrise Renewable Company is forming a presence in North Dakota as a result of entrepreneurship at the COELSAT.
  • UNDRF/BORDERS is a North Dakota company successful in creating four jobs at $180,000 total payroll and anticipates 120 jobs with a $525,000 total payroll are to be created between corporate partners and UNDRF by 2009 as a result of continued partnerships.
  • Avianax and Aldevron are partnering on research projects that require a source of avian eggs. Schiltz Foods and Farms of South Dakota brought geese to North Dakota and formed Schiltz Farms in Tolna, ND. Three employees have been hired and 12 to 14 more employees are projected.


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