Montana BioScience Alliance
The Montana BioScience Alliance helps bioscience organizations in Montana flourish by advocating for members, promoting scientific education, research, and development, and fostering commercial success. Founded in 2004, it is dedicated to expanding the bioscience-based economy through research, investment, education, and infrastructure, connecting biotech companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and universities to create high-quality jobs and economic opportunities in Montana.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Montana BioScience Alliance
Montana State University – Billings, 1500 University Drive, Yellowstone Science and Health Building, Room 212, Billings, MT 59103
Products
Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative Annual Report 2023
Annual report documenting cluster activities, technical assistance, training and mentoring provided to life science businesses and entrepreneurs in the state.
Economic Impact and Profile of Montana Bioscience Firms 2022
Report analyzing public data and company survey responses to present the economic contributions of bioscience firms in the state.
Shared university core facilities (instrumentation access)
Coordinated shared research infrastructure including cryo-electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, cellular analysis cores and imaging/chemical analysis labs available to academic and industry users.
Big Sky Science Center (lab and R&D buildings project)
Multi-building innovation campus project providing flexible laboratory and R&D spaces to support collaboration between industry and university researchers.
Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative Annual Report 2023
Annual report documenting cluster activities, technical assistance, training and mentoring provided to life science businesses and entrepreneurs in the state.
Economic Impact and Profile of Montana Bioscience Firms 2022
Report analyzing public data and company survey responses to present the economic contributions of bioscience firms in the state.
Shared university core facilities (instrumentation access)
Coordinated shared research infrastructure including cryo-electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, cellular analysis cores and imaging/chemical analysis labs available to academic and industry users.
Big Sky Science Center (lab and R&D buildings project)
Multi-building innovation campus project providing flexible laboratory and R&D spaces to support collaboration between industry and university researchers.
Services
Advocacy on behalf of the regional bioscience sector, liaison with state and federal policymakers, and representation within national trade organizations.
Delivery and curation of sector events, workshops, panels and partnering activities to share technical updates, training and business development resources.
Administration of membership tiers, job board, directory listings and access to vetted vendor discount programs for laboratory and office supplies.
Promotion of funding opportunities, administration and coordination of microgrants, referrals to SBIR/STTR assistance and guidance on state matching funds.
Referral and coordination to regional incubators, innovation campus projects and university core facilities to provide lab space, instrumentation access and technical staff support.
Compilation and distribution of industry reports, economic impact studies, workforce analyses and fact sheets for stakeholders and policymakers.
Advocacy on behalf of the regional bioscience sector, liaison with state and federal policymakers, and representation within national trade organizations.
Delivery and curation of sector events, workshops, panels and partnering activities to share technical updates, training and business development resources.
Administration of membership tiers, job board, directory listings and access to vetted vendor discount programs for laboratory and office supplies.
Promotion of funding opportunities, administration and coordination of microgrants, referrals to SBIR/STTR assistance and guidance on state matching funds.
Referral and coordination to regional incubators, innovation campus projects and university core facilities to provide lab space, instrumentation access and technical staff support.
Compilation and distribution of industry reports, economic impact studies, workforce analyses and fact sheets for stakeholders and policymakers.
Expertise Areas
- Cluster advocacy and policy liaison
- Clinical trial site engagement and participant recruitment
- Biologics and tissue processing
- Assay development and live-cell imaging
Key Technologies
- Cryo-electron microscopy
- Mass spectrometry
- Flow cytometry and single-cell analysis
- High-resolution imaging and chemical analysis
News & Updates
Partnership with the CBE offers direct access to emerging advances in biofilm science and technology.
Partnership with the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE) provides access to advances in biofilm science and technology.
Gathering of entrepreneurs, creators, and community builders to connect and accelerate Made in Montana ideas, projects, startups, and policy.
An event to connect entrepreneurs and community builders to promote Montana bioscience initiatives.
Join the 5th Montana STEM Summit, a gathering of leaders from education, business, and programs to promote STEM in Montana.
Annual summit to promote STEM education and collaboration in Montana.
Montana BioScience Enterprises in the News
Latest news and updates on Montana bioscience enterprises.
Funding Opportunities for Montana bioscience startups and companies.
Information on funding programs including the Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative 4th F fund, Growth Through Agriculture Grant & Loan, and SBIR/STTR programs.
Industry Reports and Industry Data
Reports on Montana bioscience industry, workforce trends, economic impact, and national bioscience data.
Partnership with the CBE offers direct access to emerging advances in biofilm science and technology.
Partnership with the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE) provides access to advances in biofilm science and technology.
Gathering of entrepreneurs, creators, and community builders to connect and accelerate Made in Montana ideas, projects, startups, and policy.
An event to connect entrepreneurs and community builders to promote Montana bioscience initiatives.
Join the 5th Montana STEM Summit, a gathering of leaders from education, business, and programs to promote STEM in Montana.
Annual summit to promote STEM education and collaboration in Montana.
Montana BioScience Enterprises in the News
Latest news and updates on Montana bioscience enterprises.
Funding Opportunities for Montana bioscience startups and companies.
Information on funding programs including the Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative 4th F fund, Growth Through Agriculture Grant & Loan, and SBIR/STTR programs.
Industry Reports and Industry Data
Reports on Montana bioscience industry, workforce trends, economic impact, and national bioscience data.