Idaho TechConnect, Inc.

The Commercial Innovation Division administers a contract between the State of Idaho and Idaho TechConnect, Inc., Idaho’s only private/public partnership dedicated solely to the support of innovation companies and entrepreneurs and the transfer/commercialization of university and laboratory technologies.

TechConnect has four regional offices, which serve as resource centers for innovation-based firms and entrepreneurs.


Rick Ritter, President and CEO
(208) 562-3700
Website: rick.ritter@idahotechconnect.com

TechConnect West
Shaun Shannon, Administration
(208) 562-3800
Email: shaun.shannon@idahotechconnect.com

Krissa Wrigley, Vice President of Research & Government Relations
(208) 562-3708
Email: krissa.wrigley@idahotechconnect.com

TechConnect East
Rene Richardson, Vice President for Business Development
(208) 523-9898
Email: rene.richardson@idahotechconnect.com

TechConnect North
Henry Artis, Vice President for Business Development
(208) 262-2039 x1450
Email: hank.artis@idahotechconnect.com 

TechConnect South
Brandon Armstrong, Vice President for Business Development
208-324-3455
Email: brandon.armstrong@idahotechconnect.com