NDSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business

2025 Values and Ventures Competition
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-06
TCU’s Richards and Barrentine Values and Ventures Competition invites undergraduate student entrepreneurs from all around the world to compete for over $100,000 in prizes. Semifinalists will be invited to TCU’s Neeley School of Business in Fort Worth, Texas from April 4-6, 2025, to connect with likeminded values-focused undergraduates from across the globe; network with judges, mentors, faculty, and potential investors; and compete for the $40,000 Grand Prize. Help us spread the word by sharing this with your network of undergraduate entrepreneurs.
Applications are due January 17, 2025, 11:59 PM CST! Students can apply at https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/TCU_Values_and_Ventures_Competition_2025 .

NDSU Takeover Day at Startup Brew
2025-04-02 08:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
Save the date for NDSU Takeover Day at Startup Brew – Everyone is welcome!
Get ready to wear your green and yellow gear and connect with entrepreneurs and community members.
More information about the speakers to come.
April 2 schedule:
8:00 AM – Coffee Club (time to drink coffee and connect)
8:30 AM – Program Begins
9:15 AM – Program Ends
Location:
Prairie Den (Located in the Black Building)
118 Broadway N., Suite S1
Fargo, ND 58102
StartupBREW Fargo is a weekly event to learn, support and inspire. This morning meetup is for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives and community members alike to come together and explore the entrepreneurial journey.

Deadline: Transfer Student Scholarship Deadline
2025-04-01

MN Cup - Applications Open
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00
MN Cup is the largest statewide startup competition in the country. Our completely free programming supports emerging entrepreneurs through networking events, education, mentoring, and a chance at $400,00 in non-dilutive funding. All Minnesotans and Minnesota-based companies earning less than $1M in annual revenue are eligible to apply.
MN Cup encourages undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a Minnesota college or university to apply to the Student Division. The selected winner will take home a $25,000 non-dilutive cash prize!
2025 Applications will be open March 10 – April 11. Finalists pitch in August. Learn more at mncup.org.

Spring Break
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14

Deadline: Bison to the Bakken Application
2025-03-01
Bison to the Bakken is a 3-credit, 2-week travel experience offering an in-depth exploration of the energy industry in western North Dakota. Every day you will visit a different company and facet of energy, including oil and gas production, fracking, pipelines, carbon capture, biofuels, lignite coal, wind energy, and distribution. You will also learn about North Dakota’s government operations, regulations, and economic development. Social events and a tour of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park will be included.

Where:
The first week of the trip will center around the Minot/Williston/Waterford City areas. The second week will be in Bismarck and the surrounding area.

When:
May 18 – May 30, 2025. The perfect two-week experience before you start your summer job/internship in June.

Why:
Unbeatable networking opportunities and the ability to see first-hand the industries that you learn about in the classroom.

Who:
Spots are limited! This program is available to only 45 undergraduate students—15 each from the College of Agriculture, College of Business, and College of Engineering.

Cost:

Travel and lodging costs are fully covered. The program includes some meals; students are expected to cover approximately one meal/day.
Students will be responsible for a portion of the tuition and fee costs of a 3-credit summer course. Students will be notified if scholarships become available to cover tuition costs.

Apply:
Apply by March 1. Visit ndsu.edu/bison-to-the-bakken to apply and submit a short video about why you are interested in participating.

Deadline: Student Scholarship Deadline
2025-03-01

President's Day (No Classes)
2025-02-17

3 Minute Thesis Competition
2025-02-13
https://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool/current_students/3mt

Applications open for Bison to the Bakken!
2025-02-12

Spring Career Expo
2025-02-05 11:00 - 15:00
FargoDome | All majors, 250+ employers | Free Headshots 11AM-2PM

Deadline: Incoming Freshmen Scholarships
2025-02-01

Spring Marketing & Sales Fair
2025-01-29 09:00 - 12:00
Barry Hall, Louise Auditorium | Marketing/Sales/Comm or related majors

Entrepreneur Day at the Capitol
2025-01-27 08:00 - 14:00
Connecting entrepreneurs with policymakers. Join us at the State Capitol and for a reception at the Governor’s Residence.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes)
2025-01-20

Deadline: P2P Participant and Group Applications
2025-01-17
Problems to Possibilities applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open. Learn more and apply at thinkp2p.org.

First Full Day of Classes
2025-01-14

Classes Begin (4:00 p.m.)
2025-01-13 16:00 - 21:00

2024 Winter Commencement
2024-12-20 14:00 - 16:00
Winter Commencement will be held at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. Congrats grads!

NDSU Giving Day
2024-12-03

Elevate Conference
2024-11-14
Get ready to level up at the Elevate Conference – a day full of inspiration, growth, and networking! Hosted by Emerging Digital Academy in Fargo, ND.

Fargo Holiday Pride of Dakota Showcase
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-02
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Fargo Holiday Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday November 1st & 2nd at the Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave S in Fargo.
Find something for everyone on your holiday list or stock up on your favorite North Dakota-made products while meeting some of your local entrepreneurs. You will find unique products, including gourmet food, art, books, jewelry, sporting goods, home decor, apparel, children, pet items, and much more!
Admission continues to be free thanks to the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan!
Shopping hours (CT): Friday 12pm – 8pm, Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Santa’s Hours (CT): Friday 1pm – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm

Emerging Alumni Program: Leading with an Entrepreneurial Mindset
2024-10-29 15:00 - 16:00
Join fellow emerging alumni in Fargo for the final #EAP2024 event of the year! Hear from Bree Langemo, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and assistant professor of law and entrepreneurship at Concordia College. Plus, connect with peers and colleagues at Richard H. Barry Hall in downtown Fargo! Snacks and refreshments will be served. Learn more: https://ndsufoundation.com/emerging-alumni

Great Plains I-Corp Hubwide Gathering
2024-10-20 - 2024-10-21

Discover NDSU
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-18
Discover NDSU is our largest visit event of the year. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to tour our facilities, meet with students and professors, and gain insights into academic life, student involvement, scholarships, and other opportunities available to NDSU students.
https://www.ndsu.edu/discover

Marketing and Sales Hiring Fair
2024-10-02 09:00 - 12:00
Marketing and Sales Hiring Fair will be held in the Louise Auditorium in Barry Hall from 9am-12pm. This career event is open to all business majors with special emphasis on sales and marketing students. Students are not required to be currently looking for a job to attend. You’re welcome to attend to network and learn more about firms for potential employment in years to come. Please dress appropriately!

Founders Retreat - Fall 2024
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-04
Calling all founders! Emerging Prairie’s annual fall Founders Retreat will allow you to take time to relax in an unplugged environment, build connections to other entrepreneurs, and reset your thinking. Throughout your stay there will be large and small group activities, time to reflect, and informal time to build relationships.

Kaye's Closet: Free Professional Business Clothes
2024-10-01 09:00 - 15:00
Students are encouraged to swing by Barry Hall 20 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during our “Pop-up Pantry” events to “shop” our carefully curated racks of professional clothes. Students may select (and keep) professional business wear items that have been donated to Kaye’s Closet. There’s something for everyone! Student ID required.

Prairie Capital Summit
2024-10-01
Join Emerging Prairie at the Prairie Capital Summit on October 1st, 2024, and be a part of a community that’s driving innovation and economic growth in the area.

Deadline: Fellowship Mentors
2024-09-30
Are you interested in becoming a mentor for an aspiring student entrepreneur?

We are excited to kick-off our 2024-2025 Possibility Fellowship program. This year’s cohort of Fellows is an extremely talented group of students brimming with ideas and excitement! We have undergrads, masters, and doctoral students representing all NDSU Colleges. Your experience and insights could provide invaluable guidance to a student as they navigate the challenges of developing their ideas.

Please complete this form if you are interested: https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8evO24nV6LGu1Ya
