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Boise State TechHelp seeks small state support to sustain Studio Blue directorship as federal grants decline

2676312 · January 20, 2025
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TechHelp at Boise State described Studio Blue’s work with Idaho manufacturers, cited impact metrics for client projects, and requested a modest $5,000 state appropriation to help sustain a director position after grant funding declined.

Kevin Campbell introduced the TechHelp budget and Brad McDonald, TechHelp’s executive director, described the Studio Blue new‑product development work that supports small and medium‑sized manufacturers statewide.

TechHelp is organized at Boise State University, reported 3.44 authorized FTP and said it historically spends nearly all of its appropriation on personnel. McDonald described Studio Blue as the unit focused on design,…

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