Montana is the fourth largest state in the U.S., but also one of the sparsest in terms of population. The natural beauty of the state gives rise to its three primary sectors which include mining, agriculture and tourism.  Among its primary goals, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development targets business retention and recruitment, workforce development, technology development, infrastructure improvement, and permitting and regulatory processes. From a high tech perspective, some of the challenges that startups face include limited financial resources, lack of venture capital investment and geographic isolation. To network with other advanced tech companies, the Montana High Tech Business Alliance may be beneficial.