From Ideas to Execution: What a Week Reinforced for Our Work in Sioux Falls

From warming up space at Building 1 to engaging global innovators in Minneapolis, the 2026 Medical Alley Summit reinforced what matters most for South Dakota’s bioscience growth: focus, trust, and execution.
North America’s Research Parks Are Changing the Innovation Map. South Dakota Has a Real Opportunity to Lead.

President Ryan Oines shares insights from the AURP International Conference and explains how research parks are reshaping innovation by giving companies something rare: time to grow.
Building the Future, One Connection at a Time

President Ryan Oines shares how the USD Discovery District’s new website reflects a digital milestone, built to connect partners, highlight progress, and grow South Dakota’s bioscience ecosystem.