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Montana State University’s Optical Technology Center (OpTeC)
Joseph Shaw, Ph.D.
Director, Optical Technology Center
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana USA
The roots of OpTeC
Faculty in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering
TMA & Associates
Fledgling companies
Important elements of success• Annual meeting with everyone
• Ongoing refinement of classes & degrees
• > $63M SBIR, STTR funds
• > 66 patents (most licensed, all in MT)
• Montana Photonics Industry Alliance
• Trained > 200 graduate & 300 undergraduate students
• “Gentle transition” to companies
• Continued investment
Conclusion
Desirable location
+ Research-active university
+ Strategic investment of funds & resources
+ People willing to take a chance
+ University-industry partnerships
+ Personal relationships (!!!)
= success
But it takes time!