ADVANCING THE PHOTONICS & QUANTUM FRONTIER
The Montana Photonics and Quantum Alliance is a non-profit organization that serves as a hub for Montana’s optics, photonics, and quantum companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain globally leading organizations that create high quality jobs and economic opportunity in Montana.
Photonics & Quantum Under the Big Sky
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Gallatin College Expo, GC 360
04/17/2025
Exploring Photonics, Quantum, & MPQA
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Understanding the Science, Impact, and the Montana Advantage.
What is Photonics?What is Photonics?
Photonics is the science and technology of generating, detecting, and controlling light.
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What is Quantum?What is Quantum?
Quantum refers to the smallest possible unit of something, often used in physics to describe how tiny particles like atoms and photons behave.
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MPQAMPQA
MPQA connects to a growing community of innovators, industry leaders, researchers, academia, and government partners in optics, photonics, and quantum.Learn More
Quality AllianceQuality Alliance
Excellent Quality Processes lead to stellar industry reputation, growth in sales, reduced costs, and more… Imagine a calm workday.
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Lifestyle Matters Here
Montana Culture
Many of Montana’s optics and photonics technology companies are located in Bozeman, in the heart of southwestern Montana’s Rocky Mountains.
Bozeman’s clean air and national forest access offer unrivaled outdoor opportunities for skiing, hiking, climbing, biking, rafting, and camping; an outdoor enthusiast’s dream.
The community also offers the infrastructure for successful technical businesses: an exceptional educational system, economic development support, a ready workforce, and vibrant community – all of which contribute an ideal lifestyle. For more information visit www.bozemancvb.com.
60+ Companies, Academia, & Government Engagement
MembersThe Montana Photonics and Quantum Alliance serves as a hub for Montana’s optics, photonics, and quantum companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain globally leading organizations that create high quality jobs and economic opportunity in Montana.
