University Programs to Stimulate Industry-University Collaboration

North Dakota Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/epscor/
North Dakota EPSCoR is a North Dakota University System program aimed at building an exemplary research infrastructure, developing human resources and increasing technology transfer from universities to the commercial sector. North Dakota EPSCoR is open to student and faculty at all state university system campuses and Tribally Controlled Community Colleges.

ND EPSCoR supports a three-fold mission -To be a driving force in the building of a strong research infrastructure in North Dakota (EPSCoR-sponsored programs in North Dakota). -To increase opportunities for students and faculty to develop their research capabilities (Science Outreach And Recruitment Awards). -To Develop strong linkages with business and industries in North Dakota (Technology Transfer).

Technology Transfer Programs Interaction between academic researchers and industry provides benefits to businesses and companies, the economy of the state and nation, and improves academic teaching and learning. In response to recognized state and national needs for improving technology transfer, ND EPSCoR operates three programs

Students in Technology Transfer And Research (STTAR)
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/epscor/
STTAR is a work-placement program, matching upper division North Dakota University System students with the North Dakota firms. The company pays at least half of the student salary.

Faculty In Technology Transfer (FITT)
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/epscor
The purpose of FITT is to help businesses and companies address problems that require faculty-level expertise in science, engineering, and mathematics.

Phase 0 Technology Research Into Commercialization (Phase 0-TRIC)
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/epscor
The TRIC award is used to obtain data leading to a "proof of concept" that the proposed research has merit for commercialization. Awardees write and submit at least one grant proposal to the federal Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) of Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase 1 grant programs.