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Welcome Back to Accelerate Montana’s Monthly Newsletter

In this edition of our newsletter, discover Accelerate Montana’s upcoming courses and learn about exciting new programs! Stay connected and reach out if you would like more information on any of our offerings.

SBA Announces 14 New Awards (One in Montana) for Regional Innovation Network to Drive Nationwide Small Business Growth, Job Creation and Innovation

Shadow Ridge Analytics https://shadowridgeanalytics.com/ will support small businesses in the advanced engineering and critical materials industries in Southwest Montana.

Why autonomous AI “agents” will be so important to your business

As these programs evolve from tools into teammates—creatively fulfilling mission-critical tasks with minimal supervision—they portend a change in how firms should invest in the technology.

Why Great Ideas Get Stuck in Universities

Academic institutions incubate novel ideas and are important innovation partners for companies, but getting products out of universities and onto the market can be challenging. A study by Maria Roche illustrates how researchers might be getting in their own way.

“AI won’t take your job. It’s somebody using AI that will take your job.”

“41% of leaders (extremely familiar with AI) expect to redesign business processes from the ground up with AI.”

Prospera Pulse – $18,000 available to help Montana’s women business owners.

Prospera is pleased to announce $18,000 will go directly to helping Montana’s women business owners. Grant funding can be used for anything that will enhance economic independence for women, job creation, or take their business to the next level of success.

Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition sets up shop in Bozeman

A nonprofit working to assist innovators attempting to acquire coveted Department of Defense contracts has set up shop in partnership with MSU’s Montana Manufacturing Extension Center.

10 Company Incubator and Accelerator Programs You Need to Know About

These established companies are boosting newcomers with resources, mentorship, and more. Here’s a list of just some of the available programs.

How to Build Tech Hubs in the American Heartland

Regions in the US interior are well-positioned to revive their manufacturing industries with new technology.

How to Apply for OpenAI’s $1 Million Investment Startup Program

The deadline to apply to Converge, OpenAI’s second annual investment and mentorship program, is January 26, 2024.

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SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.