Remarkable UNM Inventors Celebrated at 2026 Innovation Awards
On the evening of April 28, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) hosted its annual Innovation Awards at the Lobo Rainforest. Celebrating the achievements of University of New Mexico (UNM) faculty, staff, […]
Inventor Spotlight – Ali Bidram, PhD
Associate Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications Zonal Machine Learning-Based Protection for Distribution Systems Systems and Methods for Fast Fault […]
Rainforest Accelerator Program Concludes 2026 Spring Cohort
The Rainforest Accelerator Program recently concluded its spring cohort, highlighting a new group of entrepreneurial researchers translating their ideas beyond the lab and into real-world applications. Administered by UNM Rainforest […]
Spring 2026 Rainforest Pitch Competition Celebrates its 10th Year of Student Entrepreneurship
Celebrating its 10th year and 20 competitions to date, student entrepreneurs showcased their best ideas at the Spring 2026 Rainforest Pitch Competition. Innovation Academy, in partnership with UNM Rainforest Innovations, […]
Jean-Claude Diels, PhD – 2026 Rainforest Innovation Fellow
This year we are proud to honor Dr. Jean-Claude Diels, a visionary whose career has been defined by a relentless, and occasionally explosive, pursuit of scientific discovery. Born in Belgium […]
Students and Community Collaborate, Pitch, and Win Prizes at 2026 Lobo Hackathon
For just twenty-four hours, participants from the University of New Mexico and the community gathered at the Lobo Rainforest where 18 teams formed to fast-track and collaborate on developing their […]
The Sklar Catalyst and Acceleration Fund Gives Back to the Rainforest Ecosystem
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) is proud to announce the establishment of The Sklar Catalyst and Acceleration Fund, a new initiative designed to support the next generation of innovators. Inspired by […]
9 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies for January, February, and March
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued nine U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, and March for technologies invented at the University […]
Second Route 66 Centennial Seminar Explores Where Heritage Meets High-Tech
On March 5, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the second installment in its three-part series called Creative People, Creative Places – Creative Technologies on the Mother Road. In honor of the […]
Inventor Spotlight – Falko Schoeneweiss, MS, RN, CCRN
Nurse Educator – Simulation College of Nursing The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application Healthcare safety tray Healthcare Safety Tray Research areas include: Healthcare safety Task-based pedagogical training […]