Facilities

Explore a connected network of lab, core, and incubator facilities across Montana, designed for bioscience companies, translational researchers, and industry partners who need serious infrastructure, not generic co-working space.

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Bozeman · MSU Innovation Campus

Big Sky Science Center

Set in the vibrant MSU Innovation Campus in Bozeman, the Big Sky Science Center features two modern buildings dedicated to flexible lab and research and development. The project is designed to expand the campus’ role in technology and scientific innovation, with infrastructure that meets the needs of growth-stage bioscience companies.

Bozeman is home to the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), a world-recognized transdisciplinary bio‑research center, and supports over 1,300 clinical trials at sites such as the Billings Clinic. Companies benefit from a deep bench of scientific collaborators and one of the lightest tax burdens in the country.

Flexible wet lab and office configurations for small teams to anchor tenants
Direct adjacency to MSU faculty, students, and research centers
Access to the Headwaters Tech Hub innovation ecosystem
Support for collaborations with clinical partners across Montana

Exterior view of Big Sky Science Center facilities in Bozeman

Bozeman · Montana State University

MSU Core Research Facilities

Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman is home to a robust network of core facilities that support cutting-edge research and collaboration across academia and industry. These shared resources provide access to expert staff and advanced instrumentation, enabling projects that would be cost‑prohibitive for a single organization.

Key core facilities for bioscience teams

Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility – high-resolution structural imaging for proteins, complexes, and pathogens.
Mass Spectrometry Facility – molecular identification, metabolomics, and proteomics workflows.
Cellular Analysis Core – flow cytometry, single-cell analysis, and cell sorting to support immunology and oncology programs.
Imaging and Chemical Analysis Laboratory – materials and surface characterization for devices, sensors, and biomaterials.

Research equipment at Montana State University core facilities

Whether you’re advancing biomedical research or developing new diagnostics and devices, MSU’s core facilities give you the analytical backbone to validate and de‑risk your work without building every capability in‑house.

Missoula · Montana Innovation Corridor

Montana Technology Center (MonTEC)

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, and its tenants have collectively secured significant private and public funding.

Wet lab and dry lab spaces designed for early-stage companies
Connection to University of Montana faculty, students, and clinical partners
Programming, mentorship, and investor introductions for bioscience founders
Community of peers building diagnostics, digital health, and sustainable chemistry solutions

Startup teams collaborating at MonTEC in Missoula

Best fit for:

Pre‑seed to Series A startups in biotech and diagnostics
Teams needing a combination of bench space and collaborative offices
Founders seeking hands-on support from experienced operators and mentors

About the Montana Bioscience Alliance

Your connector across Montana’s bioscience ecosystem.

The Montana Bioscience Alliance is a nonprofit organization that connects companies, researchers, investors, and policymakers to accelerate bioscience innovation statewide. We help teams navigate facilities, partnerships, and incentives so they can focus on advancing science that matters.

Site selection guidance across Big Sky Science Center, MSU, MonTEC, and beyond
Introductions to academic, clinical, and industry partners
Insights on funding programs, incentives, and workforce pipelines
Programming that elevates Montana as a destination for bioscience

If you’re more inspired under the shadow of mountains than the shadow of skyscrapers, then Montana might be for you.

— Dr. Blake Wiedenheft

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