Helping people find solutions to challenges is what the South Dakota State University Innovation Campus is all about. The Innovation Campus creates an environment that fosters collaboration and partnerships between South Dakota State University, business, industry, and government. Your company will be part of an environment where faculty, students, business and industry researchers, as well as government scientists work together on the evolution of innovation, learning, research, and new discoveries.
The South Dakota State University Innovation Campus is connected to Interstate I-29 and U.S. Highway-14 Bypass on 125 acres of property adjacent to South Dakota State University. The Innovation Campus offers:
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Existing or build-to-suit office and lab space, allowing you to individually customize the space to meet your specific needs
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Long-term ground lease to construct new office, lab, and light manufacturing facilities
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Private developers for those companies desiring to locate their operation in new facilities without the worry of construction, maintenance or long-term company debt
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A variety of services and benefits to assist you and your company, as well as your employees
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A campus environment next to the State of South Dakota's largest student and research-based university
Companies located at the Innovation Campus have access to:
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Class A office and lab facilities
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Conference facilities
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Discount programs and services
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State-of-the-art telephone and data services (hard wired, Wi-Fi and Wi-MAX)
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Special discount programs for office furniture and supplies, as well as lab furnishings and chemicals
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I-Station (Incubator space and services for start-up companies)
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Legal, accounting, and business consulting services
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Expertise of SDSU research faculty
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SDSU graduate and undergraduate students
The Innovation Campus provides a successful working environment to conduct knowledge-based research for high-tech enterprises, research institutes, laboratories, and start-ups.
The 125-acre site will provide:
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More than one million square feet of office, lab, and light manufacturing
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Retail and support services
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Walking, jogging, and biking trails
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Open green spaces
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Water features that enhance the professional and eco-friendly environment of the Innovation Campus
The South Dakota State University Innovation Campus provides:
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A new dimension of excellence and performance
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Synergistic environment that leads to innovative ideas and creation of new technologies
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Real-world teaching and learning
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Sound business investment
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Greater quality of life
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Greater bottom line for your company
Mission Statement: to build a knowledge-based economy by partnering with research, business and government communities.
Vision Statement: to be a leader in converting knowledge and research to economic prosperity.
Guiding Values: teamwork, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and the understanding that knowledge generates economic growth and enhances the quality of life.
