IGEM Success Stories

Key Findings

• Highlighted projects include Idaho Strategic Resources, Presto Geosystems, and Hempitecture
• Focus on university-industry partnerships and commercialization of research

Analysis

Small Business Perspective

The success stories feature companies that, while not all large corporations, are far from representative of the typical small business in Idaho. The emphasis on university partnerships and substantial research projects is beyond the scope of most small enterprises.

Big Business Perspective

These success stories align well with the interests and capabilities of larger businesses or well-funded startups. They demonstrate the program's effectiveness in supporting substantial research projects and commercialization efforts.

The featured success stories further illustrate the misalignment between IGEM's stated mission and its actual focus. While these projects may have merit, they do not represent the entrepreneurial spirit of the vast majority of Idaho's business owners.