MilTech, Montana State University MSU-RFP-25-015 MilTech VS

MSU-RFP 25-015 - Studio Expertise for Technology Commercialization

The buyer is Montana State University-MilTech, a department within Montana State University, which issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for qualified firms or teams with expertise in technology commercialization, commercialization studio development, and startup acceleration. The awarded services will cover five categories: Commercialization Studio Strategy and Design, IP and Market Assessment, Opportunity Formation and Incubation, Fundraising and Capital Strategy, and Studio Operations and Growth. The contract aims to establish a preferred provider for future engagements related to commercialization studios. The awardees include six vendors: 9Point8 Collective LLC, Shadow Ridge Analytics LLC, Freestone Development LLC, Foresight Science & Technology, Inc., Hyperion Technologies LLC, and Keon Research LLC. The period of performance is not explicitly stated but references dates in 2025 and 2026, with the main solicitation closing date being May 15, 2025. The contract involves professional services, including the submission of a business plan, project proposal, and budget, with evaluation based on scoring criteria detailed in the RFP attachments. The project is located in Bozeman, Montana, and the country code is 'US' with jurisdiction 'US-MT'. The contacts are Cheri Toeniskoetter and Linda Trimble, with email addresses provided. The likely competitors for similar awards include companies involved in technology transfer, venture development, and commercialization services.

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Montana State University-MilTech issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for qualified firms or teams with expertise in technology commercialization, commercialization studio development, and startup acceleration. The awardees will be the preferred providers for future opportunities in commercialization studio-related engagements. The RFP covers services in five areas related to Marketing and Branding: Commercialization Studio Strategy and Design, IP and Market Assessment, Opportunity Formation and Incubation, Fundraising and Capital Strategy, and Studio Operations and Growth. The evaluation committee recommended awarding contracts to six vendors based on scoring criteria.

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