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Governor Bullock Announces Grants to Grow Montana’s Innovation Economy and Create High-Wage Jobs – Montana Board of Research and Commercialization Technology

July 28, 2016 /

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Governor Steve Bullock today announced $919,358 in grants to nine research projects in Missoula, Billings, and Bozeman to encourage innovation, cutting-edge research, and high-wage job creation.

"Montana’s diverse economy is strong and growing, and these technology projects will help create future business and job creation opportunities," said Governor Bullock. "These cutting-edge investments in research ensure Montana remains a step ahead of other states in keeping pace with rapidly-changing global economy."

The funding is being made available through the Montana Board of Research and Commercialization Technology http://businessresources.mt.gov/MBRCT (MBRCT). MBRCT supports economic development by investing in research projects that have a clear path to commercialization. The Board has funded 225 research projects totaling $42 million since 2001.

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