The University of North Dakota received a $1.25 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on August 16, 2022. The funding will support the University in creating a commercialization strategy for unmanned aerial systems technology innovations in North Dakota. The project includes testing and demonstrations of three commercial use cases for UAS to advance autonomous system innovation in the state's growing autonomous technology corridor. Completion of the project is intended to support innovation, entrepreneurship and startups commercializing new technologies, creating jobs, attracting private investment and strengthening the local economy through increased economic diversity and resilience beyond coal production.
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