Leveraging a Global Competitive Mindset
The NDSU Research & Technology Park’s annual report for 2006-07 is titled “A Global Sensibility,” which describes
an environment that our nine technology private-sector partners and NDSU consider vital to positioning North Dakota
competitively in a global economy. Our first partner, Phoenix International, began operations in the RTP in spring 2001.
Since then, we have maintained our focus and strengthened our commitment to creating a world-class environment for
global success.
The RTP continues to build on a knowledge-driven environment that provides our clients with immediate connections to
NDSU and the services of our Technology Incubator. One thing is certain: much more action will be required in the future
to maintain a globally competitive environment. However, the RTP is well positioned for development that will continue
to contribute to and enhance economic development in North Dakota.
RTP relationships, programs and services that can help provide your technology company a competitive advantage in the
global economy include:
- A growing number of NDSU faculty and staff in key disciplines
- Our newly opened Technology Incubator
- Our location within a Foreign Trade Zone
- Our partnership with the Fargo-Moorhead Angel Investment Fund
- Our partnership with the North Dakota Trade Office
- Legislative support that positions North Dakota with the most aggressive R&D tax credit program in the United States
- The Plus Experience, a workforce initiative
Our vision is to be a catalyst for innovation in science and technology that will contribute to North Dakota’s economic
development. We are doing it right here, today, in a positive and forward-looking atmosphere with innovators and
companies that embrace our global sensibility.
Even as we take pride in our past accomplishments, we look forward to future discoveries and opportunities for providing
a knowledge-driven environment for our technology partners. Thank you for your support and for taking time to learn
more about our accomplishments.
Sincerely,
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Joseph A. Chapman
President,
North Dakota State University
Chair, NDSU Research &
Technology Park
Board of Directors
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Tony Grindberg
Executive Director,
NDSU Research &
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