About Us
NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota is a collaborative force driving innovation at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and community. We unite partners from across the state and beyond to solve one of the most pressing challenges of our time, food security, while strengthening rural economies and fostering cross-cultural connections.
Rooted in North Dakota’s agricultural legacy, the Engine empowers local expertise and creativity to develop solutions that are both practical and scalable. By linking research, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, we transform ideas into real-world applications that improve lives and livelihoods.
Our approach is built on collaboration, authenticity, and impact. Together with our network of partners, we are creating an ecosystem where AgTech innovation thrives, advancing sustainable food systems, supporting workforce development, and ensuring that the benefits of progress reach every community.
Our Vision
To power ideas that feed the world.
We envision a future where innovation, collaboration, and community come together to create resilient and equitable food systems. By empowering people and ideas, we aim to strengthen local food security while advancing scalable solutions that can be shared globally, ensuring that every community has access to sustainable, abundant food resources.
Our Mission
Our mission is to solve for local food security using scalable technologies that drive workforce and economic opportunities.
Through strategic partnerships, research, and real-world implementation, the North Dakota AgTech Engine connects rural expertise with cutting-edge innovation. We are building a network that accelerates AgTech solutions, uplifts local economies, and ensures that North Dakota’s agricultural leadership continues to feed both our communities and the world.