AG TECH WEEK
AgTech Week at NDeavor
Join NDeavor during AgTech Week for a morning of hands-on discovery, partner connection, and practical insight for innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and industry leaders working at the intersection of agriculture and technology.
From emerging technologies and demonstrations to startup support and intellectual property guidance, this event is designed to help attendees explore how ideas move from concept toward real-world use.
Drop-In Experience
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
NDeavor Barry D. Batcheller Tech Park
Stop by anytime during this open, interactive experience featuring stations, demonstrations, and opportunities to connect directly with innovators, partners, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts.
- Innovation Studio
See how NDeavor’s Innovation Studio supports hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and technology development. NDeavor’s purpose-built infrastructure includes an 8,000-square-foot Innovation Studio for rapid prototyping and fabrication. - NDeavor Team
Connect with NDeavor team members and learn more about our work in engineering, prototyping, testing, applied systems, startup support, and partner collaboration. - NDSU Agricultural Innovation Partners
Connect with leaders from the NDSU Agricultural Data Analytics / BPDM Team, the Peltier Institute, and Great Plains I-Corps to explore how research, commercialization, innovation, and entrepreneurial support are helping move agricultural ideas toward real-world impact and value creation.
This experience is designed for discovery, conversation, and connection. Whether you are building a company, advancing research, exploring industry partnerships, or looking for ways to support agtech innovation, this is an opportunity to see how ideas are being developed, tested, and supported in the region.
Lunch + Learn: IP Basics for Innovators
Featuring Sean Wilkerson, US Patent and Trademark Office
12:00 – 1:00 PM (Lunch included. Registration required.)
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Stay for a featured Lunch + Learn with Sean Wilkerson from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
This session will introduce intellectual property basics and help innovators better understand potential ways to protect their ideas as they move from concept to product.
The discussion will cover:
- An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- How to identify your IP
- Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
- Local resources and assistance available
Sean Wilkerson, US Patent and Trademark Office
Who should attend?
This event is designed for:
- Entrepreneurs and startup teams
- Researchers and faculty
- Students interested in agtech, entrepreneurship, engineering, or applied innovation
- Growers and industry partners
- Investors and ecosystem partners
- Workforce and economic development leaders
- Anyone interested in how agriculture technology moves from idea to application
Get in touch
Contact our team with questions, to schedule a tour, or inquire about joining the Innovation Studio. Fill out the contact form and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.