IP Program Designed to Multiply Progress
24 Sep 2019
State agencies build collaborative effort utilizing universities’ research programs
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Intellectual Property (IP) Commercialization Initiative officially began September 3, under a collaborative effort by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, the Bank of North Dakota, North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota.
The three-year initiative will promote economic diversification through the commercialization of IP, while assisting the university system by promoting access to private funding to expand and leverage research portfolios.
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