Incubators and R&D

"An incubator has to reflect the trends in the market," said Duc Dong, program director of the Maryland Technology Development Center. "We are trying to refocus them on their business plans. [Venture capitalists] are looking for companies that have some sales under their belt," said Tracey White, president of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. "It’s not just the concept anymore. It’s ‘Did you have a great concept, and were you able to put it to practice?’ "

The 2nd Annual Ag Inventors Contest will be held during the Ag Technology Show January 8 – 10, 2004 in Billings, Montana at the Holiday Inn Trade Center. The contest is open to inventors who…

New blade technology that could make energy generation by wind turbines more efficient, virus-resistant tissues for skin grafts, a method for operating a car’s devices through conversational speech, and an automated Web-searching and data organizing…

In coming years, a device the size and weight of a pen flashlight may allow U.S. armed forces to detect biochemical agents in the field and protect everyday Americans from exposure, thanks to the research…

The Washington Technology Center (WTC) awarded funding in June 2003 to projects teaming five Washington’s companies with university researchers through WTC’s Research and Technology Development (RTD) program. The companies, located in areas across the state,…

"Sen. Burns recognizes the importance of high-tech job creation in our state and the funding for these projects is proof-positive of it," Peoples said. "MSE, Butte and Montana as a whole are deeply indebted to Sen. Burns for all his hard work and continued dedication.

MSU says the center has the potential to create environmentally clean industries, high-paying jobs, and royalties for MSU, while giving graduate and undergraduate students the chance to learn from world-class scientists.

Washington Technology Center (WTC) wants to help Washington companies use the expertise of our state’s research
faculty and students to improve the economy–specifically, to help companies
create more jobs.

* Department of Defense o Advanced architecture, sensing, network, and data management technologies o A structurally embedded antenna concept for an intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance platform on unmanned air vehicles o Research proposals in the area…

"Higher education plays a critical role in the economic development of any state or country," Dennison said. "The University of Montana has accepted the mandate to make a difference, and Dan Dwyer brings to the state the experience and expertise that will keep us on track."

Congratulations and Welcome to Montana