University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Public University
Founded 1883
UND is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in aerospace, energy, and biomedical sciences.
$197.4M
R&D (FY2024)
$15.9M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 76.7%
Avg: 156.5
- Research spending (FY2024): $197.4M total, of which $15.9M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- UND does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace systems and UAS technology
John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
Energy
Oil, gas, and renewable energy
Energy & Environmental Research Center
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Related Market Maps
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Space Technology
~8% (2024)Technologies for space exploration, satellite systems, and space-based services
Market Size$613B
Robotics & Automation
15% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Market Size$90.2B
Advanced Energy
Next-generation energy technologies for clean and efficient power
Market Size$2.2T
Nuclear Technology
2.9% CAGRAdvanced nuclear technologies for power generation and medical applications
Market Size$38.8B
Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UND Corporate Engagement & Commercialization
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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