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Committee Hears Pitch for $15 Million to Expand NDSU Research and Technology Park’s Robotics Program
Summary
The Research and Technology Park told the committee it seeks $15 million for a two‑year plan to pivot toward commercial robotics development in precision agriculture and defense through a partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s National Robotics Engineering Center.
Senate Bill 2256, which would provide state support for a new business model at the NDSU Research and Technology Park, drew detailed presentations from park leaders and outside partners at a House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee hearing.
Senator Ron Sorvaugh, who introduced the bill, said the park is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit and aims to shift from an incubator model toward product development and scale‑up by partnering with Carnegie Mellon’s National Robotics Engineering Center. "They not only wanted to, but were very excited," Sorvaugh said of Carnegie Mellon, adding the plan targets robotics for precision agriculture and defense.
Brenda Weiland, CEO of the NDSU Research and Technology Park, outlined a plan to build engineering, product development and business development teams to produce hardware and…
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