North Dakota News from Technical.ly
Anti-drone tech dominates Pitch Day at the 2026 UAS Summit & Expo
October 29, 2026
Fueled by US military demand and millions in state investment, defense startups dominated the pitch sessions at this year’s UAS Summit & Expo.
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Trust, traction and AI: 5 fundraising takeaways from the Prairie Capital Summit
October 22, 2026
The North Dakota annual founder and investor networking conference saw surging attendance amid a rise in business applications across the state.
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Announcing Ben Sailer, Technical.ly’s editor in North Dakota
October 19, 2026
With a degree in journalism and experience running content at tech firms like Automattic, he brings a valuable perspective to our growing newsroom — and...
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Here’s where $48 million in North Dakota’s LIFT loan funding is going
October 12, 2026
North Dakota funding for new tech is reaching farther across the state than ever before. Applications reopened Oct. 5 for the latest round of North...
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New seed grant program offers up to $50,000 for North Dakota agtech startups
October 10, 2026
The NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota is offering milestone-based grants to help early-stage ventures validate and commercialize producer-focused innovations.
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Your guide to North Dakota coworking spaces: Where to find a flexible desk (and more)
September 21, 2026
Compare prices, day-pass access and amenities at spaces across the state, including several new ones soon to come online.
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Wellness exams for buildings: Aethero uses drone tech to diagnose issues before things fall apart
September 17, 2026
The North Dakota startup analyzes thermal scan data to identify structural problems while they still have a chance of being fixed.
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More than a desk: 701 Coworking is the ‘shining jewel’ of a Grand Forks economic development nonprofit
September 9, 2026
Celebrating a decade downtown, the shared workspace provides entrepreneurs with networking, community and space to build toward success.
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More Americans have seen a ghost than have visited North Dakota
September 6, 2026
Only Alaska is less-traveled. Less a tourism problem, it's a talent-strategy problem, and it's partly why Technical.ly launched here.
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University of North Dakota awards $20,000 to startup moonshots at inaugural showcase
August 28, 2026
Ten teams in UND’s Innovation Moonshot Summer Accelerator pitched for a share. The “Lift-Off” goal: Launch four new companies this year.
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North Dakota produces more than almost anywhere. Can it turn that into startup growth?
August 27, 2026
Top five in energy exports, agricultural production and workforce participation. Bottom ten in new business formation. The gap between those two facts is the state’s...
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Cattle tech spurs North Dakota VC uptick: $16.3M raised in spring quarter
August 17, 2026
Fargo-based agtech firm 701x accounted for more than 60% of the state’s quarterly VC investment, but regional leaders say broader strategy matters more than totals.
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