It is called Phase 0 because it provides seed money leading to a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research Program proposal. Twelve faculty and one graduate student have participated since 1996. Transfer Helps businesses and companies address problems that require faculty expertise in science and engineering. Fourteen faculty and 10 companies have participated since 1995. A total of 27 faculty from North Dakota universities and tribal colleges have participated since 1992.
Students continue their research during the summer.
108 students have participated since 1993. Twenty two faculty participated since 1996. 163 students and 58 companies have participated since 1994.