Aurora Innovation opens advanced Lidar research facility in Bozeman, Montana

Aurora Innovation (AUR) announced the opening of its new 78,000 square-foot office and testing facility in Bozeman, Montana. Located on Montana State University’s Innovation Campus, the space builds upon the university’s 30-year history of producing industry-leading photonics engineers and innovations. Inaugurated today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by state elected officials, regulators, and community leaders, Aurora’s facility is designed to support the continued development and testing of its proprietary FirstLight Lidar technology. The state-of-the-art space includes advanced research and development labs, a world-class manufacturing area with a cleanroom, a garage for vehicle testing, and modern office and collaboration spaces for Aurora’s growing Bozeman team. This investment highlights Aurora’s commitment to innovation and its partnership with the local community. “Our state is made stronger when companies like Aurora choose to expand their business in Montana,” said Montana Governor Gianforte. “From their investments in the Bozeman community, to inspiring the next generation of innovators, Montana is seeing rapid growth in industries like photonics thanks to job creators like Aurora.”