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Award for Studio Expertise in Technology Commercialization at Montana State University

Montana State University-MilTech has awarded contracts for studio expertise to support technology commercialization and startup acceleration initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Montana State University, MilTech Department - Awarded Vendors: - 9Point8 Collective LLC - Shadow Ridge Analytics LLC - Freestone Development LLC - Foresight Science & Technology, Inc. - Hyperion Technologies LLC - Keon Research LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Studio expertise for technology commercialization, including: - Commercialization Studio Strategy and Design - IP and Market Assessment - Opportunity Formation and Incubation - Fundraising and Capital Strategy - Studio Operations and Growth - Business Plan/Project Proposal with Budget and Pricing Model - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate experience in commercialization studio development and startup acceleration - Compliance with Montana's equal pay executive order - Submission of case studies and detailed business plans with pricing models - Preferred Provider status for future studio-related engagements - Evaluation based on consensus scoring, not just lowest cost

Description

Montana State University is seeking qualified firms or teams with expertise in technology commercialization, commercialization studio development, and startup acceleration through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The awarded firms will become the Preferred Provider for future commercialization studio-related engagements, including full-scope development or modular engagements addressing specific elements of the process. The scope includes 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 MilTech department provides product design, prototyping, technology scouting, and manufacturing assistance to DoD Program Offices and non-traditional defense suppliers to transition innovative technology to the US warfighter.

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