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Who we are

Launched in August of 2025 as a collaboration between MSU's ART program and MSU's QCORE initiative, the Catalyst Lab Incubator is a multi-industry, hardware incubator for early-stage startups in the Gallatin Valley.

The Catalyst Lab Incubator is open to MSU and community-based startups.

Our Services

  • Embedded mentor, investor and service provider networks
  • Suite of support programming to foster leadership and skills learning
  • Funding & investor access
  • Facilitation of access to talent (first hires, advisory board formation, etc.) 

Space & Equipment Offerings

  • Prototyping support
    • Electronics station complete with microscope, Owon oscilloscope/spectrum analyzer combo, and basic electronics/miniature tool sets
    • Soldering station
    • Basic tools
    • Optical station including Thorlabs optical tables
    • Manufacturing station including PLA and SLA printing
  • Desks and office space
  • Conference rooms and phone booths

Our Mission

Providing access to space, infrastructure, and expertise to turn technologies into products and products into companies

Additional information and offerings coming soon! 

 

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