Showcase Venue
April 29, 2026
University of North Dakota Memorial Union
2901 University Drive Grand Forks, ND
Launch Showcase
When: April 29, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: University of North Dakota Memorial Union, Social Stairs
The Launch Showcase is an annual celebration of startup innovation and the second installment of this growing event. Held on April 29, 2026, at the UND Memorial Union Social Stairs, the Showcase features short startup pitches followed by networking with founders from across UND’s entrepreneurship pipeline. Participating companies include Runway Accelerator founders, NSF I-Corps teams, ventures supported through SBA FAST and SBIR/STTR programs, and potential companies emerging from the Moonshot Initiative. The event brings together an audience of investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurial ecosystem partners to help advance these companies and accelerate their development and impact.
Agenda
Presenters
Sponsors
UND Center for Innovation
UND Nistler College of Business & Public Administration
UND Research & Economic Development
S&S Promotional Group
