Empowering Biotech Innovation Together
Connect with The
Northern Plains Innovation Corridor Welcome Network .
Empowering Biotech Innovation Together
Connect with The
Northern Plains Innovation Corridor Welcome Network .
Our Mission
The Northern Plains Innovation Corridor Welcome Network is a regional, community-powered organization dedicated to helping researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs feel at home in the Northern Plains
—Specifically, South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska—
"So we choose to stay, build, and collaborate"
We do this by making it radically easier to
- Learn the local landscape (research districts, incubators, university programs, funding pathways, labs, clinical partners, and startup support)
- Find your people (peer cohorts, founder circles, technical interest groups, and family-friendly social communities)
- Plug in quickly (warm introductions, curated events, “first 30 days” onboarding, and a simple map of “who does what” across the ecosystem)
- Build belonging (mentorship, community hosts, and regional experiences that connect work, lifestyle, and identity)
What we offer
- Local Welcome Pathways: city and district guides that explain where to start (and who to call) in each hub
- Peer Matching: match by role (researcher, clinician, founder, student), domain (microbiome, ag-biotech, diagnostics, medtech, data), and stage
- Ecosystem Concierge: “one message” support that routes people to the right programs, labs, or partners
- Cohorts & Circles: small groups designed for retention (e.g., “New to Sioux Falls,” “Founders in Fargo,” “Early-Career Researchers”)
- Regional Collaboration Map: a living directory of districts, programs, mentors, and opportunities across SD/ND/MN/NE
- Specialized “White Glove” Concierge Home Mortgage Programs: purpose-built mortgage programs to provide service after the close to help you integrate into the local ecosystem more efficiently
When people can quickly find meaningful professional connections, supportive peers, and a lifestyle that fits their family and identity, they’re far more likely to put down roots and contribute long-term.
This organization exists to make that integration easier—so the region can grow a durable, world-class biotech and research economy.
Exploring the Heart of Our Research Community
