Nova-Tech Engineering, Epitopix/MinnWest Technology Campus

Industry Partners

Nova-Tech Engineering

Epitopix

Other Partners

University of Minnesota

St. Cloud State University

Ridgewater College

Kandiyohi and Willmar Economic Development Commission

Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services

Workforce Center of Willmar

Geographic Area

Based in Kandiyohi county, reaching statewide w/focus on Southwest-Central and West-Central Minnesota

Grantee

MinnWest Technology Campus

Summary

Development of a learning center; provide internships and opportunities for students to gain experience in renewable fuels and other bioscience fields in a real-world atmosphere

The MinnWest Technology Campus in partnership with the  University of Minnesota, Willmar and other supporting institutions intends to develop a training program within a newly formed core facility that will identify qualified Minnesota STEM students and give them real-world experience with campus companies with the hopes they enter biotechnical fields and remain in the region for their career. The MinnWest Technology Campus is asking for WIRED funds to begin implementation of the program.

Amount Funded

$202,500