Something Is Starting to Work in Sioux Falls
Inspired by Ernest O. Lawrence’s idea that innovation depends on environment, the USD Discovery District is shaping how research, talent, and industry connect.
Designing Systems That Scale: A Conversation with Marc Niamba
Dr. Marc-Antoine Niamba discusses discipline, systems thinking, and building innovation infrastructure at USD Discovery District’s growing bioscience hub.
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.
Federal Suicide Prevention Grant Supports Community Action for Veterans’ Expansion into USD Discovery District
Community Action for Veterans has received a $344,990 federal suicide prevention grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is expanding into four offices at the USD Discovery District. The funding supports rural-focused outreach, research, and care coordination for veterans across 14 eastern South Dakota counties.
USD Discovery District Returns as Sponsor for 2026 Medical Alley Summit, Reinforces South Dakota’s Bioscience Momentum and National Connectivity
The USD Discovery District returns as a sponsor of the 2026 Medical Alley Summit, highlighting South Dakota’s growing role in bioscience innovation. The district will spotlight a new global case study on OmegaQuant and join a national conversation on the future of healthcare.
Sharing the Inside View: Reflections from the USD Discovery District Team
The USD Discovery District has marked a pivotal year in South Dakota’s innovation landscape, but its foundation rests on decades of strategic vision. In this episode of Favorable Environments, host Tung Nguyen joins his fellow USD Discovery District leaders — Ryan Oines (President and CEO) and Marc Niamba (Director of Biotech Development) — for a reflective conversation on the District’s first operational year since launching Building 1 in January 2025. Their discussion reveals what it takes to build a research park from the ground up, why collaboration drives sustainable growth, and how South Dakota is creating the right conditions for bioscience to thrive long-term.
How OmegaQuant Scaled Global Diagnostics from Sioux Falls
Discover how OmegaQuant grew from a single-room lab in Sioux Falls to delivering diagnostic tests to 70+ countries. This case study explores the company’s scientific origins, global reach, and how its move into the USD Discovery District helped unlock the next stage of growth—without losing its Midwestern roots.
2025 Year in Review: The Year We Became Real
In 2025, the USD Discovery District shifted from development to destination. With Building 1 activated, new tenants moving in, national leaders visiting Sioux Falls, and global partnerships taking shape, the District’s momentum became impossible to ignore.
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.