Montana State University Alumni Foundation

The Montana State University Alumni Foundation is a nonprofit, university‑affiliated philanthropic organization in Bozeman that advances Montana State University, a public land‑grant research university. As a front door for companies and private philanthropies, it aligns corporate priorities with campus expertise and stewards gifts that strengthen research infrastructure and talent pipelines. Working with campus leadership, the foundation connects partners to the MSU Innovation Campus and co‑located applied research spaces, and to the statewide Extension network for field deployment. MSU research is broadly supported by competitive federal funding from major U.S. agencies, enabling sustained collaboration with industry. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, and startup formation, providing clear pathways from discovery to market.