Montana Board of Research and Commercialization Technology (MBRCT) Program Benefits Report

Since it began operations in 2000, the Montana Board of Research and Commercialization Technology (MBRCT) http://businessresources.mt.gov/mbrct/default.mcpx has played an important role in the development and support of technology-based Montana companies.

This support has assisted Montana companies to complete research projects, resulting in the commercialization of products and services. In many cases, these research projects have strengthened cooperation between the private sector and the Montana University System.

MBRCT has also supported many university-based projects. These efforts generally fall into two broad categories: 1) projects that increase the research infrastructure in the Montana University System by supporting basic research and facilitating the hire of researchers who have the ability to attract dollars and additional research expertise to their respective institutions, and 2) projects that involve the collaboration with Montana technology companies, resulting in the transfer of intellectual property that can be commercialized.

MBRCT will continue to play an important role in the expansion of research capabilities and the commercialization of technologies developed with MBRCT funds.

Full Report: http://businessresources.mt.gov/content/MBRCT/ProgramBenefitsReport.pdf