Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
Public University
Founded 1893
Montana State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, clean energy, and biomedical sciences.
$257.9M
R&D (FY2024)
$1.0M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 55.1%
Avg: 209.7
- Research spending (FY2024): $257.9M total, of which $1.0M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: Montana State U., Bozeman.
- MSU does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Crop science and rangeland management
College of Agriculture
Clean Energy
Renewable energy and energy storage
College of Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and infectious disease research
College of Letters and Science
Related Market Maps
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Advanced Energy
Next-generation energy technologies for clean and efficient power
Market Size$2.2T
Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
MSU Technology Transfer Office (TTO)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Federal technology transfer
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