UND Research Foundation History
University of North Dakota Research Foundation (UNDRF) was formed to aid the University of North Dakota in advancing its research agenda and assist in the creation of economic opportunities for Grand Forks and the State of North Dakota. UNDRF serves as a value-added participant in creating successful partnerships between the University and private companies, resulting in mutual gains for each.
University of North Dakota Research Foundation (UNDRF) was formed to aid the University of North Dakota in advancing its research agenda and assist in the creation of economic opportunities for Grand Forks and the State of North Dakota. UNDRF serves as a value-added participant in creating successful partnerships between the University and private companies, resulting in mutual gains for each.
UND Research Foundation Information
To accomplish its mission UNDRF is committed to:
- • Infrastructure for Research & Development: UNDRF's Center of Excellence in Life Sciences and Advanced Technology (COELSAT) facility located in its REAC Park on UND's West campus will house highly specialized laboratories together with offices. COELSAT will enhance University and corporate research capacity for late stage R&D and product development activities.
• Faculty Opportunities: Working with corporate partners to provide new research and business opportunities for faculty in basic and applied research, both independently and jointly with companies, to aid in the recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty.
• Student & Job Opportunities: Providing opportunities for students to gain new research skills through internship programs working on innovative research projects and product development with corporate R&D and UND researchers. Graduating student researchers will have opportunities for high-paying careers with COELSAT tenants.
• University Revenue: Working closely with UND's Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office, UNDRF helps to create research funding and inventor revenue through the development of UND-generated intellectual property resulting from business partnerships, licensing agreements and new company formation.
• Recruiting New Companies: Working with the North Dakota Department of Commerce and Grand Forks Economic Development Corporation, UNDRF is attracting new companies to the REAC Park that work with UND faculty and graduates and require specialty laboratories in the COELSAT facility.
UND Research Foundation Board Members
Jim Petell, Executive Director | Associate Vice President for Intellectual Property Commercialization and Economic Development at UND (Grand Forks, ND)
Jim Melland, Chair | Surefoot Corp (Grand Forks, ND)
David Coleal, Board Member | Cirrus Design (Duluth, MN)
Michael Devine, Board Member | Alion, Inc. (McLean, VA)
John Jasper, Board Member | Verity (Oak Brook, IL)
John Langstaff, Board Member | Cangene (Winnipeg, MB)
Charles Kupchella, UND Ex-officio Board Member | President at UND (Grand Forks, ND)
Bob Gallager, UND Ex-officio Board Member | Vice President for Finance and Operations at UND (Grand Forks, ND)
Gary Johnson, UND Ex-officio Board Member | Interim Vice President for Research at UND (Grand Forks, ND)
Jim Melland, Chair | Surefoot Corp (Grand Forks, ND)
David Coleal, Board Member | Cirrus Design (Duluth, MN)
Michael Devine, Board Member | Alion, Inc. (McLean, VA)
John Jasper, Board Member | Verity (Oak Brook, IL)
John Langstaff, Board Member | Cangene (Winnipeg, MB)
Charles Kupchella, UND Ex-officio Board Member | President at UND (Grand Forks, ND)
Bob Gallager, UND Ex-officio Board Member | Vice President for Finance and Operations at UND (Grand Forks, ND)
Gary Johnson, UND Ex-officio Board Member | Interim Vice President for Research at UND (Grand Forks, ND)
