The Power of Startups

Evolve Grand Forks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to support a culture of entrepreneurship in the Greater Grand Forks community. This includes activities inside The 701 Coworking Space, and those outside of the space. The organization supports and celebrates entrepreneurs and small businesses as they follow their dreams.

The 701 is a coworking space by Evolve Grand Forks designed for freelancers, remote employees, and independent professionals to work together and share resources and ideas in the heart of downtown Grand Forks. 1 Million Cups is a monthly educational program designed to engage, educate, and accelerate communities of entrepreneurs.

In addition, a downtown tech hub is coming soon to 120 N 4th St. to meet the immense needs of the emerging drone industry for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and software.

The UND Center for Innovation’s mission is to advance the creation and development of innovative and entrepreneurial ideas, services and businesses. the Center guides entrepreneurs through resources within UND and the community to take advantage of the vast innovation and entrepreneurial resources available throughout North Dakota. The staff bring a wide range of entrepreneurial expertise to support faculty, students and the community. The Center for Innovation Incubator Workspace offers workspace for entrepreneurs, in addition to helpful staff who are experienced in business growth and development.