C2MBETA is proud to announce that applications are OPEN for the Fall 2024 Cohort- 

C2M Beta is a 12-week program delivering the foundational and modern skills required to transform influential ideas into thriving businesses.

With access to more professional expertise, more state-of-the-art technology and more community resources, C2M Beta was founded with the mission to connect local entrepreneurs to more!

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Interested in learning more about C2M Beta?



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Pathways to Health Equity: Clinical Trials in Rural & Tribal Communities

Join us on October 17-18, 2024 for the second annual Pathways to Health Equity: Clinical Trials in Rural & Tribal Communities Symposium.

The Pathways to Health Equity: Clinical Trials in Rural & Tribal Communities symposium aims to give a voice to patients in our communities affected by lack of access to clinical trials and emerging health innovations. We are bringing together patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry representatives to explore innovative solutions to clinical trial access.

Pathways to Health Equity will feature speakers from rural research programs, stories from patients and their advocates, and open discussions about the impacts of clinical trial access. The symposium begins on Thursday, October 17th at 1 PM Mountain Time. We will wrap up Day 1 with a seated dinner and keynote speaker. The symposium will continue at 8 AM on Friday, October 18th and conclude at 5 PM. Ge ready for a 1.5 days full of fast rounds, panels, and open discussions with the audience!

As a leader in developing partnerships to promote access to care and broader health initiatives in resource-limited areas, SIHI aims to engage the community in open dialogue around regional approaches to promoting research capacity, partnerships with local health systems and providers, and innovative delivery models. Join us in beautiful Missoula, Montana on the Third Floor of the University Center to explore innovative models to conduct clinical trials and building pathways to expand access to clinical trials within rural and tribal communities.

Please reach out to us for more information: sihi@umontana.edu

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The Ultimate Event for Launching, Scaling, and Investing in Montana’s Technologies

October 23-24, 2024

Kimpton Armory| Bozeman

The Scaling Montana Summit is the event of the year for founders, startup operators, investors, corporates, and service providers committed to starting and scaling companies here. This is where you uncover new technology trends, supercharge your growth, and build meaningful connections to grow your business interests in the innovation economy. 

Be inspired by next-level keynotes, fireside chats, and interactive workshops covering product, design, marketing, sales, talent, leadership, and investing. Forge valuable relationships with corporate partners, customers, co-founders, potential employees, and investors.

This is where business gets done and opportunities are unlocked for anyone scaling technology companies in Montana.

Early Bird Entry: June 25–September 8, 2024 (Fee $100)

2025 SXSW Pitch Categories

• AgTech & Food (new for 2025)
• Enterprise, Smart Data, FinTech & Future of Work
• Entertainment, Media, Sports & Content
• Extended Reality, Web3, Voice & Robotics
• HealthTech, MedTech, BioTech & Accessibility (new for 2025)
• Innovative World Tech
• Security, GovTech & Space (new for 2025)
• Smart Cities, Transportation & Sustainability
• Student Startups

SXSW Pitch Eligibility Criteria

• The company’s product and/or service must have been conceived no earlier than January 1, 2022.

• Each company may only enter one product or service into SXSW Pitch. A company that enters multiple products or services is not eligible to participate in SXSW Pitch.

• Startups are encouraged to apply to multiple SXSW competitions — SXSW Pitch, SXSW Innovative Awards, and SXSW EDU Launch (if you are an education-related startup). But because we want to showcase as many different compelling startups as possible at SXSW, know that your startup will only be selected as a finalist in one of these three competitions.

• Founders of the company applying must retain some portion of ownership.

• The Company must not have raised over ten (10) Million Dollars in funding from combined funding sources. 

• Startups should be legally registered and compliant with all relevant regulations and laws in their respective jurisdictions.

• The product or service must fall into one of the SXSW Pitch categories.

Learn more here.

2024 Stibitz-Wilson Awards

Code to Cure: Celebrating Visionaries at the Nexus of Medicine and Technology

Date: September 20, 2024 

Time: 5:00 PM 

Location: The ELM Theater, North 7th Street, Bozeman, MT

The Montana Bioscience Alliance is proud to sponsor the 2024 Stibitz-Wilson Awards, hosted by the American Computer & Robotics Museum. Join us for an inspiring evening honoring visionaries in medicine and technology. This year’s theme, "Code to Cure: Visionaries at the Nexus of Medicine and Technology," celebrates pioneers like Maya Ajmera, Dr. Charles Limb, Dr. Russell Taylor, and Dr. Irving Weissman. The event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders shaping the future of healthcare and innovation.

For more information, visit acrmuseum.org/awards.

Rocky Mountain Life Sciences Investor and Partnering Conference

Thursday, September 12 — Friday, September 13

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center | 620 Village Road | Breckenridge, CO

Registration is open for CBSA’s 2024 Rocky Mountain Life Sciences Investor and Partnering Conference!

With so much interest in this event, we have outgrown the venue in Vail and are moving the conference to a newly renovated, spacious venue in Breckenridge, Colorado with a fresh conference format. 

The event will kick-off with a keynote lunch on September 12, and end by noon on September 13.

For more information, or if you have interest in sponsoring, contact Emily Martini, Vice President of Partnerships.