Bozeman sits in the Gallatin Valley at the gateway to Yellowstone, and Montana State University's optics program feeds a small but real photonics and aerospace cluster that has nothing to do with the outdoor-recreation economy the town is better known for. Two industries — mountain tourism and small-satellite hardware — coexist there without much overlap.
Region Stats
Total firms
17
VC / investors
1
Companies
15
Schools
1
People
0
By Who For
Undetermined
7
Consumer / Retail
4
Defense, Intelligence & Government
2
Healthcare & Life Sciences
1
Known For
Outdoor Tech
Aerospace
Overlooked Mountain West