Concept

North Dakota’s two primary economic sectors are agriculture and energy. Researchers at UND and NDSU have established a Center for the research, development and commercialization of sustainable energy.

Mission

SUNRISE will:

• conduct research that contributes to solving complex energy-related problems
  
• investigate the development and improvement of sustainable energy options
  
• increase UND and NDSU research competitiveness in sustainable energy
  
• produce graduates to develop and promote sustainable energy in North Dakota, the region, and the nation, all within a unified, interdisciplinary program that translates fundamental research into commercial solutions

Vision

The primary vision of SUNRISE researchers is for all stages of the research and development process to be incorporated into a unified program so that fundamental research results can be effectively and efficiently translated into commercially viable solutions. It is the development of commercially viable products that will lead
to an increase of jobs within our state.