Innovation and Economic Development

The Office of Innovation and Economic Development acts as the university's central hub for fostering industry partnerships in research collaborations, supporting campus innovators and entrepreneurs, and collaborating with regional economic development organizations to ensure alignment between university initiatives and business needs. Reach out to the office if you are looking for research collaborations, guidance on your startup journey, or opportunities to bridge the academic and broader economic communities.

Contact this office at ndsu.businessdev@ndsu.edu

Cindy Graffeo

Innovation and Economic Development Director

Strategically leverages and aligns campus and regional resources, opportunities, and assets in order to foster and support economic development, startups, entrepreneurship, and innovative efforts campus- and state-wide.

email: cynthia.graffeo@ndsu.edu (701) 231-6441
Cindy Graffeo, Innovation and Economic Development Director