Accelerating Bioscience

Innovation Across

Montana

Join the Montana BioScience Alliance to connect with leading researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers shaping the future of life sciences in our state. Membership gives you a seat at the table—and the tools to grow your work faster.

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Montana Bioscience Encompasses 5 Sub-Sectors

Research, Testing, & Laboratories

Medical Devices &

Equipment

Digital Health & Med Tech

Agricultural &

Industrial

Drugs &

Pharmaceuticals

Why join the Alliance

Membership that amplifies your science, your business, and your impact.

Whether you lead a growing company, run a research program, or champion bioscience in the public or private sector, Montana BioScience Alliance membership connects you with the people, resources, and advocacy that move initiatives forward.

Warm introductions to Montana and regional investors, partners, and collaborators
Visibility through Alliance programming, communications, and events
Legislative and policy advocacy for bioscience-friendly environments
Access to shared resources, expert panels, and member-only briefings
Connections to workforce, training, and talent pipelines

Why Montana for Bioscience

Innovation is in Montana’s nature. Rooted in wide-open spaces and a culture of research and resilience, our bioscience ecosystem is powered by world-class universities, industry-leading grant success, and sustained investment.

World-Class Research

Montana ranks among the nation’s top research states per capita. More than half of all academic research here is bioscience-related, supported by NIH Level IV lab capabilities and over a century of infectious disease expertise at Rocky Mountain Labs.

Where Innovation Wins

Montana leads the nation in NIH SBIR/STTR success, earning funding at unmatched rates. Nearly $40 million in NIH support in 2023 and major private investment in vaccine manufacturing reflect national confidence in Montana’s bioscience sector.

Fueling Montana’s Future

Montana ranks among the nation’s top research states per capita. More than half of all academic research here is bioscience-related, supported by NIH Level IV lab capabilities and over a century of infectious disease expertise at Rocky Mountain Labs.

Featured Members

Our Impact

The work happening across Montana’s bioscience community changes lives. From lifesaving medical discoveries to innovations that protect our food supply and public health, our members are united by a shared purpose: helping people. Together, we move science forward, and make a lasting difference.

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Our Advocacy

The Montana BioScience Alliance advocates for strong NIH and SBIR funding, responsible regulatory pathways, workforce investment, and policies that support commercialization and growth. By engaging lawmakers during each legislative session and throughout the federal appropriations cycle, we help ensure bioscience innovation can move from discovery to real-world impact for the people of Montana and beyond.

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Events

Attend curated member gatherings, roundtables, and statewide events that build meaningful, cross-sector relationships.

“The Alliance has been instrumental in connecting our team with partners we simply could not have reached on our own. From thoughtful introductions to timely policy updates, membership keeps us plugged into what matters for bioscience in Montana.”

Member, Montana BioScience Alliance
Life science entrepreneur, Bozeman

Montana Bioscience News

Stay up to date with the latest bioscience news across Montana and the broader region. Explore company milestones, research breakthroughs, funding announcements, policy updates, and ecosystem highlights shaping our life sciences community.

Montana Technology Center (MonTEC)

News

April 16, 2025•1 min read

Nestled along the Clark Fork River in Missoula, the Montana Technology Enterprise Center (MonTEC) is a dynamic nonprofit incubator dedicated to accelerating high-growth, technology-driven startups. With a strong emphasis on biosciences, MonTEC offers cutting-edge lab facilities, expert mentorship, and seamless access to University of Montana resources. It serves as a launchpad for ventures in biotech, diagnostics, renewable chemistry, and more.

As the cornerstone of the Montana Innovation Corridor, MonTEC fosters a vibrant community where collaboration sparks innovation. Its tenants have collectively secured over $30 million in private investment, contributing to the diversification of Montana’s economy. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or industry partner, MonTEC is the place where ideas evolve into impactful solutions.

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Montana BioScience Alliance

Montana BioScience Alliance is the statewide organization dedicated to advancing and advocating for Montana’s bioscience industry. The Alliance connects researchers, companies, and policymakers to strengthen research, support responsible policy, and drive economic growth across the state.

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