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About the program · 1 linked sources

Runway is UND's venture accelerator for students who want to turn ideas into businesses. It includes customer discovery, coaching, a business model, an abbreviated plan, and a pitch deck. Partners include the Middleton School of Entrepreneurship and Management and the North Dakota SBDC.

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

Key numbers

Funding range

$5,000

Equity

Unknown

Application

Ongoing

Campus Wide

Last activity

Not recorded

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    Application and Timing

    The program page describes a structured 10-week accelerator. The next start date is not listed.

    Participants

    Open to all UND students with an idea, prototype, or side hustle. Grants are for accelerator participants or students with operating businesses who are registered with the ND SBDC.

    Funding and Equity

    The Runway page says participants may qualify for up to $5,000. The student opportunities page says Runway includes up to $10,000 in mini-grant funding. Equity terms are not stated on either page. The funding maximum recorded here is the $5,000 figure on the program page.

    Recent Activity

    The Runway page was live on October 8, 2026.

    Known Startups or Winners

    Current participants are not named.

    Research gaps & things to verify

    Verification Gaps

    The student overview states a $10,000 ceiling that the program page does not. Equity terms are not stated.

    Program details

    Runway

    Runway is UND's venture accelerator for students who want to turn ideas into businesses. It includes customer discovery, coaching, a business model, an abbreviated plan, and a pitch deck. Partners include the Middleton School of Entrepreneurship and Management and the North Dakota SBDC.

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    Evidence

    Official page: https://und.edu/innovation/runway.html

    • Runway is open to all UND students.
    • The program page lists funding up to $5,000.
    • The format includes a 10-week curriculum and a pitch deck.