University of Montana

The University of Montana is a comprehensive public research university in Missoula, serving Montana and the Mountain West with a flagship campus and a collaborative research culture. Industry engages through a university‑affiliated incubator and innovation facilities, shared core labs, and contract research that uses Rocky Mountain field stations. Companies also tap internship and capstone pipelines, professional education, and a university‑led workforce initiative that delivers custom training statewide. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, and startup formation.