The tech hubs investment will address key technology-deployment challenges within the headwaters tech hub (HTH) ecosystem by developing specialized testbeds for various applications

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Award ID
ED24HDQ0G0415
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$14,931,326

Award facts

Assistance listing
11.039 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs
Completion date 41% complete
Funding
  • $13,293,533.00 Federal
  • $1,637,793.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Missoula, MT 59812, USA

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Description

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Activities
Establish revenue streams sufficient to cover annual operating costs of each testbed by 2029. Aid the commercialization of 6 products per year from companies by 2029. Host onsite training of 40 students or trainees per year at testbeds.
Expected outcomes
Increased awareness and utilization of the testbeds among companies aligned with the headwaters tech hub (HTH) through briefings and engagement. Generate revenue from testbed services, facilitate the commercialization of six products annually, and provide training to 40 students or trainees each year. Support innovation and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce.
Intended beneficiaries
Intended beneficiaries of the grant program include companies within the headwaters tech hub (HTH) ecosystem need in real-world testing environments and demonstration sites for their products. Students and trainees will receive hands-on training at the testbeds, enhancing their skills and career prospects. Various sectors such as agriculture, transportation, and rugged terrain operations will benefit from innovation and technology adoption.

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Grand Farm Research And Education Initiative, Inc. In support of Headwaters Tech Hub objectives, Grand Farm will establish and maintain a precision agriculture test bed for smart sensor and photonic technology… $1,500,000
Montana Technological University Objective: Provide at a competitive rate, a test bed facility at Montana Tech (MTU) to test photonics sensors attached to a drone platform. Test beds are… $1,188,716
Montana State University Key technology-deployment roadblocks identified by companies in the HTH ecosystem were the dual challenges of (1) limited access to real-world test environments… $3,003,074

Quick answers

Who received award ED24HDQ0G0415?

ED24HDQ0G0415 was awarded to University Of Montana by Economic Development Administration (Department of Commerce) on October 1, 2024.

How much is award ED24HDQ0G0415 worth?

$14,931,326 has been obligated on ED24HDQ0G0415: $13,293,533 in federal funding and $1,637,793 in non-federal funding.

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