MSU's Accelerating Research Translation (ART) Program

Empowering and supporting MSU researchers in translating academic research to real-world impact! 

Explore

Intro. to Research Translation

Assisting graduate students explore the idea of translating their work into society!

Develop

Builders' Program

Aiding MSU innovators with idea refinement, market analysis, skill development and much more!

Launch & Scale

Startup Incubation

For companies in need of space, equipment and ongoing support. All industries welcome!

Meet our Mentors

Industry & Field Experts

Pairing MSU innovators with teams of experienced industry experts and leaders.

Success Stories

From the lab to the world

Current MSU innovators translating their work through the Seed Translation Research Program (STRP) 

Engage with Us!

Have an idea or discovery?

Learn more about our offerings and explore setting up an appointment with a team member.

What is MSU's ART program?

Montana State University is one of eighteen academic institutions receiving funding through the National Science Foundation's Accelerating Research Translation, or ART, program.  The ART program aims to strengthen and scale the translation of basic research outcomes into impactful solutions and practice by building capacity and infrastructure.

At Montana State University, the ART program drives increased researchtranslation through multiple programs and initiatives. By improving the rate of research findings being translated into practice, the ART program ultimately improves the long-term health of all communities and enhances the economic competitiveness of the USA.

Successful translation of research to commercialization or societal use depends on many factors and not just merit of the technology or idea. The ART program is designed to assist in addressing those other factors.

-Lee Spangler, Associate Vice President of Research and Economic Development

Upcoming NSF ART events

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   Thanks to the National Science Foundation for sponsoring MSU's ART Program!

Thanks to the University of Washington, CoMotion team, for guidance and mentorship throughout the ART Program!