Doug Goehring Agriculture Commissioner | North Dakota Industrial Commission
Doug Goehring Agriculture Commissioner | North Dakota Industrial Commission
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved a new grant program for the Research and Technology Park (RTP) at North Dakota State University. The initiative aims to fund research and product development focused on intelligent autonomous mobile equipment, with an emphasis on agriculture and defense applications.
According to a joint statement from commission members, “This program leverages the talent and innovation assets of the RTP to accelerate technology development and commercialization in key economic sectors, further enhancing the state’s competitiveness and economic opportunities.”
Brenda Wyland, CEO of the Research and Technology Park, presented the plan to the commission. The Industrial Commission will oversee the program. Its members include Governor Kelly Armstrong as chair, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, and Attorney General Drew Wrigley.
Wyland stated, “This program builds a direct pathway from scientific discovery to market deployment, accelerating dual-use technologies that strengthen our economy and advance both agriculture and defense. We are deeply grateful to the Industrial Commission for their support and to the North Dakota Legislature for their commitment and vision in making this program investment possible.”
The 69th Legislative Assembly allocated $5 million in non-matching funds along with another $5 million requiring matching contributions for this grant initiative.
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