Research Park at SDSU

The Research Park at SDSU serves as a specialized hub for science and technology-based economic development in Brookings, South Dakota. Managed by the SDSU Growth Partnership, Ltd., the park provides up to 125 acres of infrastructure-ready sites and houses the 43,000 square-foot Brookings Innovation Center. The organization works to bridge the gap between academia and industry by offering research faculty, graduate student expertise, and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to solve industry challenges. It facilitates commercialization through its incubator services, which provide startups with access to professional resources including legal guidance, financial planning, and venture capital, while also supporting established industry partners looking to co-locate within the campus ecosystem.

This partnership model is essential to South Dakota State University’s mission to foster regional innovation and economic growth. By providing a centralized environment for collaboration, the Research Park reduces research and development costs for industry partners while helping them remain competitive in a global market. The initiative supports a wide range of fields including life sciences, engineering, and agriculture, acting as a pipeline for turning university-led research and local innovation into scalable businesses. Through its commitment to job creation, new business development, and the expansion of the regional economic base, the Research Park serves as a strategic catalyst for the economic well-being of the city of Brookings and the broader state of South Dakota.