University of North Dakota awards $20,000 to startup moonshots at inaugural showcase

Ten teams in UND’s Innovation Moonshot Summer Accelerator pitched for a share. The “Lift-Off” goal: Launch four new companies this year.

By: Ben Sailer

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 1,059

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A blood test that simplifies breast cancer screening. An artificial intelligence-powered app that helps music students find their voice. And a self-described “flight simulator for physical therapy students.”

These three projects — each being built by a University of North Dakota faculty member, researcher or student — were selected as winners in the inaugural Lift-Off Showcase, hosted last week in the Gransberg Community Room of the Gorecki Alumni Center at UND.

The event …

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