Idaho's Commercial Innovation Division
Idaho is recognized for its vibrant technology-based economy that provides employment opportunities and high wage jobs for its citizens. Increased emphasis on the application and use of science and technology in Idaho will continue to spawn new companies and industries, while contributing to the global competitiveness of its traditional industries. Idaho has a culture of entrepreneurialism and independent thinkers to allow you to capitalize on our welcoming business climate, low business costs and high quality of life.
Idaho is home to one of the world’s largest and only U.S.- based memory chip firms, Micron Technology, Inc, and is the center of Hewlett-Packard Company's highly profitable Imaging and Printing Group, birthplace of HP’s laser-jet printer, and one of the firm’s largest worldwide facilities.
That’s not all...
Idaho has a world-class leadership position in the implementation of technology within its traditional industries—Agriculture, Forestry, Mining, Food Products Manufacturing, Real Estate, Tourism, and Recreation.
Additionally, Idaho has a specialized focus in these technology platforms: Agricultural/Biological Sciences, Power & Energy, Software Technology, Communications Technology, Digital Imaging & Sensor Technology, and New Materials & Nanotechnology.
Download the Idaho Innovation Business Directory (PDF 315K)
Idaho Ranks
- #1 in Patents Per Capita
- #1 in Manufacturing Investment
- #3 in Energy Costs
- #5 in Long-Term Employment Growth
- #5 in Net Migration of Residents
- #5 in Renewable Energy Potential
- #6 in “Entrepreneurial Energy” (2007 CFED)
- #6 in New Company Creation
- #8 in Resident HomeOwnership
- #10 in Households With Computers
Innovation Events
Preparing and Presenting the Business Plan
This session takes the entrepreneur step by step through the process of developing and writing a business plan directed toward achieving equity financing for his/her innovation and company.
All Center For Commercialization & Entrepreneurial Training sessions are held at:
Idaho State University (University Place) Center for Higher Education Building
Room 211
1770 Science Center Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID
All seminars are free of charge, however an RSVP is preferred prior to each seminar by contacting:
Margaret Speer
(505) 843-4202
margaret.speer@lmco.com
For more information, please visit www.techadventures.org.
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Small businesses interested in federal grants. Learn how to write a federal SBIR/STTR grant from Mark Henry, a notionally recognized SBIR trainer, and start writing your proposal. Meet federal agency representatives and learn what agencies look for in grant proposals. Connect with local organizations that can provide the help your business needs to finish writing your proposal. Meet people from Idaho companies that have won past SBIR/STTR awards.
Find out about REAL investments in the Alternative Energy Sector of Southeastern Idaho-who are they, why they chose Idaho, and how they are diversifying the energy landscape.
Who Should Attend:
- Energy related companies seeking to relocate/expand
- Suppliers/Manufacturers to alternative energy companies
- Economic developers
- Entrepreneurs with energy related technologies
- Legislators and local elected officials
- Investors/Venture capatalists
- Scientists & Educators
Accomodations:
- Red Lion Hotel on the Falls-(208) 523-8000
- Group Rate code/block ID "0811 growin"
- $74.95 Single/Double Occupancy-Falls/River View Room
- $69.95 Single/Double Occupancy-City View/Cabana Room
The LeRitz Hotel-(208) 528-0880
- Rate Code "GROWID"
- $75 for single occupancy
Register Today!
www.easternidaho.org
Click on "Growing an Energy Cluster"
Registration Includes Breakfast Buffet and Lunch
(For more information please call (800) 900-2014
Operations Startup, Monitoring, and Human Resources
This session describes the business organization development process and the essential legal, accounting, taxation, and record keeping processes. We also discuss the critical areas of staffing, recruiting, and educating and training personnel.
All Center For Commercialization & Entrepreneurial Training sessions are held at:
Idaho State University (University Place) Center for Higher Education Building
Room 211
1770 Science Center Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID
All seminars are free of charge, however an RSVP is preferred prior to each seminar by contacting:
Margaret Speer
(505) 843-4202
margaret.speer@lmco.com
For more information, please visit www.techadventures.org.