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Montana State students win $10,000 in entrepreneurial contest

“Tonight featured new, innovative ideas that made sense,” Jabs told the crowd. “I like that you’re addressing current issues.” 

Here’s a novel way for contractors to pitch ideas to the Defense Department

And let’s talk about this year old effort on videos, and just to get a progress report, how many videos have been presented and what are you generally getting in from vendors and what types of products are they pitching in this manner?

Prospera Joins Montana Headwaters Consortium with Regional Tech Hub Designation

Prospera has been instrumental in building up the photonics business cluster since 2013 and is proud to be a founding member of the Montana Headwaters Consortium.

TED Talk – The secret to successfully pitching an idea

Have a great idea but sure how to sell it? Investor and teacher Mar Hershenson has you covered. Whether it’s sharing a new product with a client or vying for a promotion, these three steps will help you tell an irresistible story and get the “yes” you’re looking for.

News Just for You – Big Sky Economic Development

Next Week is Expert Week!
We are excited to host our 2nd Annual Expert Week! We will have various experts in house providing FREE one-on-one assistance to your business. Each day will feature a different area of expertise for business owners to ask questions and seek guidance.

Scaling Montana Summit – To Ignite Montana’s Startup Scene- 11/2-3 – Bozeman

Be part of the two-day Scaling MT Summit that’s set to ignite the statewide startup scene. This is the unmissable startup event of the year; set to unlock opportunities, education, and connections for founders, funders, and folks interested in building next-gen tech businesses across Montana. 

Sen. Jon Tester advocates for creation of Montana Tech Hub

A regional tech hub in Montana would allow those in the public and private sectors to gather in a centralized location with financial and academic institutions to participate in tech innovations.

Montana State University alum takes top prize at $75K Venture Competition

A Montana State University alumnus has won the $75K Venture Competition, taking home $25,000 for his business venture. The remaining $50,000 was split between seven other finalists and seven semi-finalists. 

‘Fire Within’ awards honor female entrepreneurs in Great Falls

Now in its 12th year, the community nominates and votes on which women are most deserving of the award. This year, 26 winners were announced.

Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative April 2023 Newsletter

Join Montana Innovation Partnership (MTIP) for an interactive discussion about funding options for early-stage technology innovations and a deep dive into getting started with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) programs – America’s Seed Fund.

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