TechLink Facilitator Consulting Services

The Montana State University, through MSU TechLink (TechLink), is seeking a contractor to assist in facilitating "Innovation Discovery" events and supporting related initiatives. The objective of these events is to improve the transfer, transition, and commercialization of inventions, and to raise the visibility of the Technology Transfer (T2) office. The contractor will be responsible for reviewing innovations, preparing for events, conducting creativity exercises, facilitating Innovation Discovery, and providing additional support services. The contract will be awarded on an if-needed basis, and the level of effort required will be negotiated with the TechLink officer at the time of task assignment. • The contractor must have a minimum of 10 years of experience facilitating Ideation events. • The contractor must be able to review innovations, technologies, or intellectual property as directed by TechLink staff. • The contractor must be able to conduct creativity exercises and facilitate Innovation Discovery events. • The contractor must be able to provide additional support services to improve and adapt the Innovation Discovery program. • The contractor must be able to work with Federal Laboratories.