Incubators and R&D

The new network, called Lariat, will let scientists and educators take advantage of the wealth of remote research resources, collaborations and expertise that are routinely available to scientists in other areas of the country

Although there is no indication that any of the changes suggest an impending eruption, even that would not be so surprising.

Celebrating cutting-edge scientific discoveries such as how best to drag a sheep to be sheared and necrophilia in mallard ducks, the Ig Nobel awards honor scientists who fail to draw mainstream attention for their research. Mark Baard reports from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI) has signed contracts with three more companies to provide a mix of commercialization and marketing assistance and incubator space.

In this issue: 1. WTC supports companies’ research needs 2. Deadline for WTC’s RTD funding program approaches 3. SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES: — WTC’s Seed Capital Network reaches out — Join WTC at Entrepreneur University 2003…

Local and state officials gathered Tuesday at Idaho State University to announce the expansion of the Idaho Accelerator Center and witness closing of an agreement between Positron Systems Inc., and ISU. By Courtney Cobb –…

A $1 million federal grant for a proposed beef plant at North Dakota State University should convince other groups to give money for the $3 million project, officials say. By DAVE KOLPACK – Associated Press…

The 2002 Farm Bill created the $10 million innovation program to help farmers develop new markets, enter global markets and add value to their agricultural products.

"It’s where the future will be,"

Troops to teachers Schools in Geraldine, Troy, Miles City, Arlee, Poplar and several other Montana towns have a new type of teacher in the classroom. Fifty-seven recent hires in state schools are former military personnel…