The presentation will cover three programs offered through the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The Legacy Investment for Technology Loan Fund (LIFT) is an innovation loan fund that supports technology advancement by providing financing for commercialization of intellectual property within the state of North Dakota.

The Innovate North Dakota is a voucher reimbursement program to help North Dakota entrepreneurs further their business by supporting customer and market research. Through expert guidance from business coaches at Entrepreneurial Centers, Innovate ND provides the entrepreneurial community of North Dakota the resources needed to help turn an innovative idea into a profitable business.

The North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) provides “flexible gap financing” through loans and equity investments not available from most conventional lenders for the purpose of economic development. Funds are available to new and expanding North Dakota primary sector businesses.

Presenters:

Carla Valentine, Program Manager – Innovate ND & LIFT programs
Brian Opp, ND Development Fund CEO