We celebrated the grand opening of EngineWorks. We are an innovation hub designed to connect students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. Our 87,000-square-foot building will house advanced labs, maker spaces, and collaboration areas to support research, startups, and workforce development in Montana. Including 61,000 square feet of customizable workspaces for long-term tenants and 26,000 square feet of common spaces, such as conference and huddle rooms, kitchens, event space, and outdoor gathering areas to bring the community together and foster collaboration. Approximately 80 university, industry, and community partners gathered for the ribbon cutting.

Speakers included Mark Sharpe, Executive Director of the MSU Innovation Campus; Alison Harmon, MSU Vice President of Research and Economic Development; Bozeman Mayor Terry Cunningham; Brit Fontenot, Director of Economic Development with the city of Bozeman; Julia Mortier, community manager of EngineWorks; and Adam Friedman, Head of Business Development and Leasing with Charter Realty.

“This project is proof of what the right partners can do together. I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished together.” — Brit Fontenot.

We are excited to officially welcome our tenets: QCore, Resilient Computing, Reveal, Montana Photonics & Quantum, Alliance, and Defense Innovation Unit OnRamp Hub. Thank you to our project partners: Charter Realty and Development, Martel Construction, and A&E Design.