Recent News
MPIA welcomes Israel Consul General Marco Sermoneta
BOZEMAN, Mont., August 4, 2023 The MPIA welcomed the Consul General Marco Sermoneta to Bozeman, Montana engaging in collaborations between countries and opportunities in the industry of optics, quantum, and photonics.  The visit
Montana-Based Group Invests $55M in Home-Grown High-Tech Methane Detection Company, Bridger Photonics, Inc.
BOZEMAN, Mont., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bridger Photonics, Inc. (Bridger) announced today that Montana-based syndicate, Beaverhead Partners LLC, has invested $55 million in the company to support its rapid growth.
Developing Economic Opportunities in Montana
 The MPIA has several strategic initiatives designed to create economic opportunities in Montana.  Governor Greg Gianforte and Senator Steve Daines have been vital in promoting the awareness of the optics, photonics,
MPIA is hosting the 21st Coherent Laser-Radar Conference (CLRC) in Big Sky
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MPIA New Board Members
The MPIA is excited to announce and introduce three new Board Members:           Ben Klein is the Quality Manager for Teledyne FLIR Surveillance,
2021 Innovator of the Year – Montana Instruments
Montana Chamber of Commerce names Montana Instruments Innovator of the Year 2021 Innovator of the Year – Montana Instruments: Montana Instruments is a partner in the MonArk Quantum Foundry led by MSU