The Incubator

Dakota Seed Fund aims to close early-stage funding gap in S.D.

For some founders, a lack of early funding means slowing down, giving up or looking outside the state. The new Dakota Seed Fund was built for that moment.

12 hours ago

Cutting-edge approach helps industrial businesses gauge their tanks

It’s now a lot simpler — and far more accurate — for industrial businesses to know exactly how much product is in their storage tanks.

1 day ago

From sci-fi inspiration to real-world impact, biotech company advances 3D printing frontier

What began with a sci-fi robot and a Kickstarter campaign has grown into a South Dakota-based advanced manufacturing company with global reach.

2 weeks ago

National grant to fund new biomanufacturing training program in South Dakota

Building the next generation of biomanufacturing talent: South Dakota is one of few efforts in the country to receive new funding for its plan.

3 weeks ago

Startup Sioux Falls highlights growing momentum on Founders Day

“These founders are building economic engines for our community. Our ecosystem needs to support them.”

1 month ago

Innovative nurses/sisters invent device for heart patients

When their father had open-heart surgery, two sisters who are Sanford nurses created a product that addressed a problem he had during recovery.

2 months ago

Emerging ‘green-tech’ company redefines recycling with products set to disrupt industry

“This company is one to watch. It’s incredibly exciting technology with significant ability to scale.”

2 months ago

Governor’s Giant Vision award winners announced

Six startups and five student innovations have been honored with the 2026 Governor’s Giant Vision awards.

2 months ago

S.D. Biotech enters milestone year with member growth, industry momentum

South Dakota Biotech marks two decades of innovation meeting economic development in 2026 – with plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the industry’s future.

3 months ago

DSU researchers tackle use of AI in agriculture

“Farmers adopt technology when it fits their workflow and when they begin to trust the system.”

3 months ago

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