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Runway | University of North Dakota Turn Your Idea into a Business Runway is UND's venture accelerator for students who want to transform ideas into viable businesses.
Through hands-on training, mentorship, customer discovery, and startup coaching, participants develop a business model, test their concept, build Runway is powered by the UND Center for Innovation , in collaboration with the Middleton School of Entrepreneurship & Management and the North Dakota Small Business Development Center (ND SBDC) .
Runway is open to all students, whether you're exploring a new idea or working on a prototype of an innovation. The program provides the support, resources, and connections to help you move forward. Have a business idea?
Let’s build it together. The Runway program is your starting point for building an idea into your very own Applications for the upcoming cohort are due September 16, 2026.
Participants work through a structured 10-week accelerator focused on turning concepts Validate your idea through customer discovery Build and refine your business model Develop a minimum viable product (MVP) Receive one-on-one coaching and mentorship Attend networking and entrepreneurship events Create a 5-7 page abbreviated business plan Build a professional pitch deck Each team receives access to weekly sessions, office hours, guest speakers, and mentors from UND's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Before starting the Runway Accelerator program, we just had an idea. Runway helped us understand how to turn our idea into a business . Moones Alamooti, CEO of Geotinkers LLC Participants may qualify for up to $5,000 in funding to support venture development, business growth, and market validation.
NOTE: Students with existing businesses may also access Runway grant funding if they complete coaching with the ND SBDC to strengthen and scale their operations.
Supported by UND's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Runway participants benefit from a collaborative support network that includes: Center for Innovation startup coaching and program leadership Middleton School of Entrepreneurship & Management faculty expertise, mentors, and entrepreneurial programming North Dakota Small Business Development Center (ND SBDC) business advising and business Community entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts Together, we help students build the skills, confidence, and connections needed to launch successful ventures.
Runway is open to all UND students with an idea, innovation, or a desire to build a side hustle or business they want Runway grants are available to students participating in the accelerator program or students with operating businesses who are registered and receiving support from the ND Small Business Development Center. A formal business plan is NOT required to apply. Just bring your curiosity, commitment, and willingness to learn.
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Use the link below to fill out the interest form to get in touch with the Runway team to provide more information, answer any of your questions, and assist with the application If you have questions regarding the Runway Accelerator, please contact: Entrepreneur Coach & Startup Specialist Ina Mae Rude Building Suite 100 4200 James Ray Drive Stop 8372 Grand Forks, ND 58202-8372 By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any University of North Dakota (UND) student or alumni during the UND academic year with a business idea. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Runway (UND Student Ventures) is funded by University of North Dakota (UND) Center for Innovation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Dakota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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