Entrepreneurs in Bismarck have a valuable resource in Innovate ND, a program designed to support the development of innovative businesses within North Dakota. Administered by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Innovate ND provides up to $50,000 in reimbursable expenses to help entrepreneurs validate their business ideas and accelerate growth.
The program is structured into two six-month phases, each offering up to $25,000 in reimbursements. Participants are guided through lean startup principles, customer identification, and market validation, ensuring a solid foundation for their ventures. To be eligible, businesses must be based and headquartered in North Dakota, with at least one founder residing in the state. Retail, hospitality, and local service-based ventures are not eligible for this program.
Innovate ND aims to strengthen the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by fostering scalable, high-impact businesses that can diversify and strengthen North Dakota’s economy. For more information on application guidelines and program details, visit the North Dakota Department of Commerce’s website.