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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 strong history and culture of entrepreneurialism. Adventure seekers and entrepreneurs alike are drawn to our 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

    July 08 Branded Program Seminar

    Branded Program Seminars provide an excellent opportunity for companies to receive export marketing assistance. Attend a session to learn how the federally funded Market Access Program (MAP), which matches marketing funds for food and agricultural exporters, can help your business.

    July 13 Starting a Business Boot Camp

    Join the conversation on how How to Start a Business Boot Camp” will be held on July 13 at 6-9 p.m. in Room 12 of the LCSC Administration Building.

    July 23 - 26 BioTaiwan 2009: Taiwan Biotech Conference and Exhibition

    If your company would like to be represented at no cost at the BioTaiwan 2009 Conference and Exhibition please send your company’s marketing materials to Eddie Yen at the Idaho-Asia Trade Office before Wednesday, July 15th, 2009.

    August 31 - September 03 2009 Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo

    The 2009 Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo will center around various renewable energy initiatives and policies throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

    Need more information?

    Contact the Commercial Innovation Division Staff to see how we can help market your Idaho Products and Services.


    Recent Innovation News

    07.2.09 Nordic Windpower Offered $16M DOE Loan Guarantee to Expand its US Wind Turbine Production

    Nordic Windpower USA, Inc. announced today that it has received a conditional commitment for a $16 million loan guarantee offer from the US Department of Energy (DOE), supported through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Nordic is among the first companies to receive the DOE’s loan guarantee offer. The company, based in Berkeley, CA, will use funds from the US Federal Financing Bank to support the expansion of its assembly plant in Pocatello, Idaho.

    06.29.09 Boise Firm Starts Work on 14 Wind Farms Across Southern Idaho

    Exergy Development Group begins construction of 14 wind parks across southern Idaho that will produce 228 megawatts of electricity and put Idaho in the top 20 states for wind power. The Boise-based company will create 275 jobs during the seven months of construction and 22 permanent positions in the largest wind development project to date in the state.

    06.11.09 Idaho Leads the Nation in Green Jobs Growth

    Nordic Windpower employs seven people in Idaho now, but by the end of this year the wind-turbine manufacturer expects to have 25 employees in its Pocatello plant. "We are using Idaho for a launch pad to support customers all over the country," said Prakash Ramachandran, Nordic Windpower's chief financial officer.Nordic isn't alone.