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University of Montana Launches Workshop and Coworking Space in Downtown Missoula to Boost Startups
The VBX Entrepreneurship Workshop Series offers mentorship and practical training to local entrepreneurs. A new downtown coworking space provides a hub for startups to collaborate and grow.
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University of Montana’s College of Business Helps Grow Northwest Montana’s Entertainment Economy to a Near $300 Million Impact
The University of Montana’s expanded Entertainment, Events and Sports Management major is doubling enrollment and aligning workforce training with the region’s booming entertainment sector. Local venues and year-round live music are key drivers of this economic growth.
Startup World Cup – 10/21 – University of Montana – Missoula
Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and competitions, powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures. It consists of 100+ regional startup competitions in more than 20 different countries around the world, leading up to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. The top startups from each regional event will fly out to the USA to compete for a $1,000,000 prize. The Grand Finale for Startup World Cup 2026 will be held on October 17 in San Francisco, California at the Hilton Union Square.
DOE Announces $10M in SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Supporting the Genesis Mission
American small businesses are invited to develop breakthrough technologies that advance the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission.
University of Montana Researchers Launch Free Nationwide Individual Tree and Shrub Height and Structure Dataset
The University of Montana team created the NAIP-CHM, a detailed vegetation height map at 0.6-meter resolution. This new resource replaces costly surveys and aids land managers in prioritizing treatments and estimating costs.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
Announcing FUND Montana Launch – Where Montana’s builders meet the people who back them.
It’s a free directory, where Montana’s builders can create a profile, share what they’re working on, and signal what kind of capital or support they’re looking for. This is where investors can start finding the deals they’ve been missing.
Does Your Organization Have Leaders Who are Good Story Tellers? – Leaders Must Embrace Authentic Engagement to Build Trust and Credibility
Senior leaders are moving away from polished messages toward authentic, consistent engagement. This shift helps leaders connect meaningfully and maintain trust in today’s digital and dispersed environments.
Montana State University Wins $600K Grant to Fight Bacteria in Hydroponic Farms
MSU researchers are developing nanoparticle technology to detect and remove harmful microorganisms from hydroponic systems. This innovation aims to protect year-round crop production and support Montana farmers adapting to harsh climates.
Montana Career Opportunity – University of Montana Corporate Relations Officer, Office of Research & Creative Scholarship
The University Corporate Relations Officer is responsible for building and stewarding strategic relationships with corporate and employer partners to advance the university’s research, talent, and workforce-development priorities. This role serves as a primary entry point…
University of Montana welcomes Jeremiah Shinn as 20th president
“Our students deserve a university built for the world they’re entering, not the one we’re leaving behind,” Shinn added. “At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, UM will meet this moment. Not with arguments, but with proof. In our work, in our graduates and in our service to Montana.”
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
UM Selects Dr. Paul Lukacs as Interim Vice President for Research and Creative Scholarship
“My primary goal for the next year is to help navigate UM through a changing research funding landscape in a way that allows us to seize opportunities to continue to grow,” Lukacs said. “I also will work to increase the rate at which our research translates into community impact.”
University of Montana Announces $5.5M Gift, James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Center
The James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Center will strengthen UM’s nationally recognized Wildlife Biology Program and expand its leadership in research, innovation and stewardship.
Butte Local Development and Headwaters RC&D Seek Proposals for Feasibility Study to determine the efficacy of an accelerator or incubator in the community.
Vision: To establish Butte, Montana as a leading hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven economic growth by supporting researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and innovators in launching, scaling, and sustaining high-skill, high-wage companies in partnership with Montana Tech, BSB, and the broader Southwest Montana region
Launch Your Career in Biotech Quality Systems – July 27–31, 2026 – University of Montana
This modular Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Graduate Certificate Program—offered through a strategic partnership between the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Extended Studies, the University of Montana (UM), and the Montana Biotechnology Center (BIOTECH)—is designed to provide unmatched flexibility and industry alignment.
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
University Of Wyoming Partners With Buffalo Bills Again As UW Builds ‘Student Pipeline’
The University of Wyoming has announced a partnership with the Buffalo Bills again. The goal is to build a “student pipeline” as support is building in western New York. In fact, there are more incoming students from New York in 2026 than Utah or Idaho.
Montana State University Professor Agnieszka Kwapisz publishes research on best language to use for successful crowdfunding
Montana State University research shows that tailoring campaign language to the audience and project type drives better fundraising outcomes than simply using more hype words. This insight offers Montana entrepreneurs a strategic edge in crowdfunding efforts.
Flathead Fragrance Co. – Fragrances Inspired by Real Montana Landmarks
Every scent in our collection is inspired by a landmark in Glacier National Park or the Flathead Valley — places that mean something to the people who’ve experienced them.
University of Montana’s John Ruffatto Startup Challenge Breaks Record for Participants – Flathead Fragrance Co. Wins
The event saw Schafer Bungay of Flathead Fragrance Co. win $15,000, highlighting growing interest in Montana’s startup scene. This milestone reflects an expanding entrepreneurial network across the state.
Montana State University Is planning for the future and we want your input!
We invite YOU to share your ideas and aspirations for MSU through a short 3-5 minute survey
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
MSU Wins $10.7M NIH Grant to Launch The Center for Advanced Molecular Pathogenesis – CAMP
Montana State University received a $10.7 million NIH grant to establish the Center for Advanced Molecular Pathogenesis, focusing on infectious diseases and workforce development. The center will support faculty research and advanced imaging technologies to grow Montana’s biomedical research capacity over five years.
Montana State University named one of top design schools in U.S.
MSU’s graphic design program gained national recognition for innovation and real-world project integration. Students’ community collaborations and faculty mentorship highlight the program’s role in preparing students for professional success.
Montana State entrepreneurs take top prizes at annual $100K Venture Competition
At the event, nine finalists pitched their innovative business ventures to a panel of judges to compete for a portion of the $100,000 prize money. The nine finalists were chosen from 15 strong semi-finalists who were selected from more than 50 first-round applicants.
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
Montana State University Will Hold Listening Sessions Throughout the State to Craft Its Strategic Plan – What are Your Hopes?
Members of the public are invited to share their thoughts about the future of Montana State University at listening sessions to be held across the state this spring and summer. The feedback, gathered by meetings to be held in Glasgow, Ryegate, Ronan, Choteau, Dillon, Missoula, Livingston, Billings and Bozeman, will help MSU craft its new strategic plan.
The Stanford Freshmen Who Think They Rule the World – $320 million in rent from tech companies on its campus in 2025.
Stanford’s deep ties with Silicon Valley venture capital create an exclusive startup culture where connections often outweigh merit. “100 percent of entrepreneurs think they’re visionaries. The data say 99 percent aren’t.” “We’ve lost the moral compass for what we invest into,” Blank told me, sitting in a courtyard in the shadow of the business school. “We’ve lost the sense of shame and the sense of purpose.”
University of Montana Embeds Experiential Learning Career Readiness and Leadership Skills Across Curriculum Through the ElevateU Program
The ElevateU program integrates career preparation into coursework campus-wide, shifting career readiness from a senior-year focus to a continuous student experience. Faculty use tools like the ELCS career chatbot to align assignments with real-world competencies, enhancing practical skill development.
Missoula community leaders looking for all stakeholders to come together in uncertain times – City Club Missoula
“So there is evidence of volatility at the federal level all the time, but only some of it actually affects us, and at the state level. I want to touch on a couple of these things and then give some examples of how we are working to be stable. And when I say stable, I mean, doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done,” Missoula County Commissioner Josh Slotnick said.
Montana Campuses Prepare for AI’s Double-Edged Impact
Montana educational institutions are beginning to adapt to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, recognizing both its opportunities and challenges. This shift signals a new era in higher education as campuses balance traditional values with emerging technologies.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
Montana State Students Shine on the National Stage at the 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference
Montana State(Bozeman) consistently punching well above its weight on the national stage. MSU\’s AMA chapter has now built a multi-year track record of competing with and beating programs from much larger institutions; AMA is open to all students.