Montana Technology Innovation Partnership

The Art of Storytelling – Guy Kawasaki

Remember, a well-crafted narrative is not just about conveying information, but about taking your audience on a journey that enlightens, inspires, or moves them in some way.

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2025 RMT-REACH PILOT AWARD PREAPPLICAITON SUBMISSIONS OPEN MONDAY, JANUARY 6

RMT-REACH intends to fund four pilot projects with up to $50,000 in direct costs each in this application cycle.

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CBS 60 Minutes – Meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the man behind the company powering today’s artificial intelligence

At Nvidia’s annual developers conference this past March, the mood wasn’t just upbeat … it was downright giddy. More than 11,000 enthusiasts — software developers, tech moguls, and happy shareholders — filed into San Jose’s pro hockey arena to kick off a four-day AI extravaganza. They came to see this man: Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia.

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Here’s A Hint So Your Company Can Get Climate Federal Funding: Call It “Defense Tech”

Defense tech? Yup. The climate crisis is being framed as a destabilizing force that is a significant risk to national and global security. Governments are redirecting funds to defense tech as a means to mitigate climate-related policy issues.

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Generation Beta Is Here–and They Could Transform the Workplace

According to one new survey, the youngest generation will drive a truncated workweek, heightened flexibility, and more when they enter the workforce.

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MPQA December Newsletter: Winter Networking Social, New Members, Recaps, & More

Welcome to the December 2024 MPQA newsletter! It has been an eventful time for Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance. From events to awards, welcoming new members to planning for upcoming initiatives, our community has been buzzing with activity. Read on to discover the highlights and learn about the exciting developments shaping our field.

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Montana University System sets new research record, ranks 5th in U.S. for research growth – the Headwaters Tech Hub

$45.9 million for Montana including $41.3 million from the federal government — is intended to catalyze work that’s already taking place in an area, such as optics and photonics in Montana, VanReken said. Twenty-seven partners from the public and private sectors are involved in the project, including economic and workforce development teams.

The $41.3 million for Montana comes from the CHIPS and Science Act outgoing U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, supported in 2022. VanReken said the goal is to drive a $10 billion economic impact in the state at the end of a decade with the investment.

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