FORGE THE FUTURE OF
Biotechnology Growth
IN MISSOULA, MONTANA
Innovate + Inspire
Montana Innovation Corridor Gateway is a multiphase, mixed-use commercial development offering a forever home for best-in-class technology-based businesses from startups to seasoned industry leaders.
Why Choose Missoula for Your Biotech Manufacturing Venture?
■ Robust research infrastructure with significant funding and growth.
■ Access to specialized facilities and expertise in biotech and healthcare.
■ Highly trained workforce ready to meet industry demands.
■ Strategic location near key pharmaceutical R&D centers.
■ Strong support network through tech alliances and global trade connections.
■ Exceptional quality of life that attracts and retains top talent.
■ Abundant outdoor activities fostering a healthy work-life balance.
Cutting-Edge Research & Innovation
University of Montana (UM)
■ Research funding soared to $126 million in 2023, doubling over the past decade.
■ Ranked No. 9 nationally for research growth.
■ Hosts leading bioscience centers in molecular science, rural healthcare innovations, neuroscience, and translational medicine.
Animal Research Facilities
■ State-of-the-art facilities critical for pharmaceutical and biomedical research.
■ Supports biotech companies in developing vaccines and immunotherapies.
Skilled Workforce Development
Specialized Science & Health Programs
■ Missoula College produces a steady stream of qualified nurses.
■ Launching a Physician Assistant program to further strengthen the workforce.
Top-Tier Healthcare Institutions
St. Patrick’s Hospital
■ Ranked among the nation’s top 50 cardiovascular hospitals eleven times.
■ Renowned for advanced cardiac care at the International Heart Institute.
Community Medical Center
■ Offers comprehensive healthcare services, solidifying Missoula as a regional hub.
■ Received an “A” safety grade from the Leapfrog Group for excellence in patient safety and care
Vibrant Tech & Business Ecosystem
Montana High Tech Business Alliance (MHTBA)
■ Headquartered in Missoula, emphasizing the city’s tech leadership.
■ Home to innovators like Submittable, OnX, and Cognizant.
Montana World Trade Center (MWTC)
■ Connects Missoula to global markets and Foreign Direct Investment opportunities.
■ Provides businesses with a competitive edge in the region.
MonTEC – Science, Health, and Technology Business Incubator
■ Proven biotech success with companies like Inimmune and Fyr Diagnostics
■ On-the-ground technical assistance, support, training, and mentoring
Reasons to bring Biomanufacturing to Missoula
■ Over $126 million in research expenditures from the University of Montana
■ Second highest university research expenditure R1 university without an engineering school
■ Most active NIH funding in 5 state region
■ Largest biotech investment in Montana history of $22 Million to Missoula company, Inimmune in 2022
■ Home of the best hospital in Montana, St. Patrick Hospital named U.S News & World Report
■ Named Montana’s happiest city 2024
■ 45 minutes away from GSK and BSL-4 Rocky Mountain Laboratory
■ EDA Regional Tech Hub Winner
In Montana
#1 Montana companies have the highest success rate in the US for NIH small business innovation research & small business technology transfer awards
Montana is #5 in the nation for growth in academic bioscience R&D expenditures
0% sales tax makes Montana one of the best business tax climates in the nation
628+ Bioscience companies located in Montana
Built for Research
It takes a village... In addition to a built environment designed to maximize collaboration, the Gateway is an integrated ecosystem providing end-to-end services to occupants to help them achieve next-level growth and thrive with loyal talent. Home to one of only 13 recently funded Tech Hubs in the entire United States, Gateway founding entity, MonTEC, is also the premier life science incubator Montana. Proximity to the University of Montana, a top tier Carnegie R1 Research facility, mean unparalleled access to core research facilities, novel discoveries, and workforce core to business growth. The World Trade Center ® brand signals world-class excellence, global mindset, and global capabilities. Mass timbers and sustainable systems symbolize the nexus of traditional industries that have driven Montana’s economy and those that will propel us forward. In short, this village is stacked.
KEY FEATURES
■ Wet Lab Space
■ Build-to-suit
■ Modular Flexibility
■ cGMP Facility
■ BioSafety Level 2
■ Controlled Access
■ Emergency Response
■ Cyber Security
■ Advanced Research Facilities
■ Sustainability & Resilience
■ Commercialization Support
■ Riverfront location
■ Research & Educational Hub
■ Incubator & Coworking Spaces
■ Networking & Collaboration Opportunities
■ Walkability & Connectivity
■ Ample parking for employees and visitors, bike racks, bus routes
Overview and Building Specs
Green building practices
■ Mass Timber Construction
■ Geothermal Heating
■ Native Vegetation
Two phase project
PHASE 1
■ 5 levels of Lab/Office space
■ 20,000 sq.ft. per floor
■ Total Building | 91,000 SF
■ Committed | 30,000 SF
■ Available | 60,000 SF
■ Estimated Delivery | 2026
PHASE 2
■ 5 levels of Lab/Office space
■ Total Building | 80,000 SF
■ Estimated Delivery 2027
Unparalleled Lifestyle & Recreation
Outdoor Adventure
■ Over 60,000 acres of nearby wilderness with seemingly endless hiking trails.
■ Premier biking destinations like Blue Mountain Recreation Area, Pattee Canyon, and Sawmill Gulch.
■ Thrilling whitewater rafting experiences on local rivers.
■ World-famous trout fishing, as celebrated in A River Runs Through It.
Natural Beauty
■ Surrounded by seven wilderness areas, including Rattlesnake Wilderness and Selway Bitterroot Wilderness.
■ Located at the confluence of three rivers, offering scenic views and abundant recreational activities.
The Prime Destination for Biomanufacturing
Join a community that not only fosters innovation and collaboration but also offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Missoula combines resources, talent, and natural beauty to propel your biotech manufacturing company forward.
Contact Us
Michael Lindberg Pacific Partners
206.375.6569
Design Team
Maria Gillett Pacific Partners 206.222.3361
Brigitta Miranda-Freer MonTEC
406.243.6982
Jackson Construction: Doug Jackson, Owner
Charlap, Hyman and Herrero Architects: Andre Herrero, Principal
A&E Design: Chris Martinson, Principal