PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

The value-added programs and services offered at the Technology Incubator provide you with the tools you need to succeed in today’s global economy. Coaching and mentoring, educational events and forums, and student programs are just a few of the benefits you receive at the Technology Incubator.

Services Offered

·         Professional Services                                                                    
·         Client Networking                                          
·         Coaching and Mentoring                              
·         University Relationships                             
·         Financing/Venture Capital
·         Student Employee Program
·         Comprehensive Business Assistance
·         Educational Events and Forums

Coaching and Mentoring

The Technology Incubator has developed a coaching and mentoring program that provides participants with access to seasoned entrepreneurs and executive professionals from a variety of disciplines. Quarterly meetings offer leadership and advice to entrepreneurs enrolled in the program.  As entrepreneurs grow their business, this value-added service will assist them with strategically shaping their company’s future.

Educational Events and Forums

The Technology Incubator hosts several educational events and forums throughout the year. In 2009-2010, entrepreneurs in the Fargo-Moorhead area will be able to participate in the following: 

                November 2009           Accessing Government Contracts

                January 2010               QuickBooks

                January 2010               Innovation Week

                March 2010                 Living Target Architecture

Student Employee Program

In an effort to assist with current and future workforce challenges, the Technology Incubator implemented a Student Employee Program whereby students awarded an Entrepreneurial Scholarship are engaged with entrepreneurs in the incubator.

Students volunteer their time each semester to work for entrepreneurs located in the Technology Incubator. This provides students interested in conducting their own entrepreneurial venture with hands-on experience working for a start-up company. In addition, tenants located in the Technology Incubator benefit from the work conducted by the students and are provided with the opportunity to access top talent from the University to meet current and future workforce needs.

“The Technology Incubator has made it possible for Bobcat Company to be involved in the student scholarship program.  This program allows us to work with top university talent from multiple disciplines.   The students gain insight to office and laboratory working environments and witness the complete product development life cycle.” Scott Rossow, Engineering Manager, Global Electronics Systems, Bobcat Company