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Save the Date for the 2026 Pilot Award Research Funding Announcement! Release Date: January 7, 2026
Rocky Mountain REACH will release the Research Funding Announcement (RFA) for the 2026 Pilot Awards on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. RMT-REACH Pilot Awards fund the advancement of promising health innovations into medical products with real-world impact. Included in the RFA are the application timeline, eligibility requirements, and funding priorities for the Pilot Awards. Preapplication submission is a required piece of the application process for the Awards and submissions will be accepted until Thursday, February 12 at 5:00pm Mountain Time.
TechLink – New Medical Technology Transfer Opportunities in The Pulse
Welcome back to The Pulse, your monthly guide to exciting technology transfer opportunities from federal labs. We’re celebrating a milestone for the U.S. Air Force and a new medical technology opportunity that could revolutionize artificial ligament and joint repairs.
Fort Benton, Montana celebrates new Industrial Park to pave the way for growth
Civic leaders estimate the project will directly create jobs and generate roughly $12 million in private investment, with even larger ripple effects expected over time.
CBS Evening News – The Changing Face of Childcare in America – Rural child care providers join up to stay open
Nearly 4 million children in the United States can’t get into a licensed child care center, costing states about $1 billion per year in lost economic activity from parents missing work or stepping away from jobs to support their families.
A Decade in the Making: How Montana Became a Venture Engine – Reflections on Next Frontier Capital’s 10 Year Anniversary
Montana is now a bona fide innovation hub — Annual venture investment in Montana will exceed $460 million – a self-sustaining, high-velocity ecosystem producing venture-scale companies, repeat founders, and the kind of economic momentum that compounds year after year. And while we certainly didn’t do it alone, we were early, intentional, and — let’s be honest — a little stubborn about what was possible.
Emotionally Intelligent People Use the 5-Minute Handshake With Stress Trick for Greater Resilience
A boatload of psychology research shows you can boost your emotional intelligence in minutes with this simple technique.