Montana's Tech Hub Effort

Montana Photonics is Amazing – Video

Last week, at the Montana Chamber’s Business Days at the Capitol, MEDA member, Brit Fontenot led an excellent discussion on the photonics cluster in Montana. Check out the discussion

January 2024 Montana Manufacturing News

In recent months, we’ve reported positive news about the state of manufacturing in Montana. For example, the 2023 Montana Manufacturing Report documented strong increases in the number of manufacturing firms, the number of workers, and the wages they earn.

Montana State awarded grant to boost high-performance computing capacity

The upgrade will roughly double current computation capacity and increase computing performance for some workloads tenfold, he said.

Governor Gianforte Appoints Director of Commerce

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Green brings extensive leadership experience from the private and public sectors. Green has a strong background in economic development, serving as executive director of Two Rivers Economic Development Authority and as a leader with the Montana Economic Developers Association.

How to Build Tech Hubs in the American Heartland

Regions in the US interior are well-positioned to revive their manufacturing industries with new technology.

New Technology Promises More Efficient Solar Cells And Faster Miniaturization Of Electronics.

The team has achieved a milestone by manufacturing the first back-contact micrometric photovoltaic cells. The cells, with a size twice the thickness of a strand of hair, have significant advantages over conventional solar technologies, reducing electrode-induced shadowing by 95% and potentially lowering energy production costs by up to three times.

We All Know EVs Save Money, But Electric Lasers Save Big, Big Money

Newer solid state lasers just use electrical energy to create a laser for far cheaper.

BioScience under the Big Sky Winter 2023 Newsletter

University of Montana receives $12.3M National Institutes of Health contract for work on TB vaccine

Montana State receives $6 million to enhance its research impact

“This is an exciting opportunity for MSU to increase its capacity to support and grow translational research activities that will stimulate local and regional economic development,” said Alison Harmon, MSU’s vice president for research and economic development.

Tester’s Bill to Bring Semiconductor Manufacturing Back to the U.S. Passes Senate with Unanimous Support

Senator’s bipartisan bill strengthens domestic semiconductor manufacturing, keeps the American economy competitive

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Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.