Entrepreneurial Researchers Present Their Novel Projects at the Spring Rainforest Accelerator Final Session
On March 24, seven teams of entrepreneurial researchers presented their innovative projects during the final session of the Spring Rainforest Accelerator. The Rainforest Accelerator Program, administered by UNM Rainforest Innovations, […]
Circular Genomics Partners with Lilly Gateway Labs to Enhance Alzheimer’s Diagnostics
Circular Genomics, a New Mexico-based startup specializing in circular RNA biomarkers for neurology and psychiatry, has announced its move to the Lilly Gateway Labs innovation hub in San Diego. The […]
The University of New Mexico Ranks on Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. March 11, 2025— The University of New Mexico (UNM) has ranked #93 on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024, a list published by […]
Innovate New Mexico Fosters Collaboration Among Research Institutions in the State
The 2025 Innovate New Mexico® Technology Showcase brought together the state’s leading research institutions to showcase new advancements in research and technology. The event, which attracted over 150 attendees both […]
Inventor Spotlight – Dongchang Chen, PhD
Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Over-Stoichiometric Earth-Abundant Transition Metal-Based Cation Disordered Rock Salts as High-Energy Density Li-ion […]
UNMRI Hires Tribal Liaison for the City of Santa Fe
UNM Rainforest Innovations in partnership with the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Department has hired Deborah Torres to serve as the Tribal Liaison for the City of Santa Fe […]
Osazda Energy Receives SBIR Phase II Matching Grant to Advance Solar Technology
Osazda Energy, LLC, an Albuquerque-based startup, has been awarded a $100,000 SBIR Phase II Matching Grant from the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to further develop its innovative solar […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Visitors from Osaka Metropolitan University and Kyushu Institute of Technology
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) recently hosted a group of 10 students and university professionals from Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) and Kyushu Institute of Technology. The group participated in professional training […]
UNMRI Renames Gap Fund After First President Chuck Wellborn
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) is proud to announce the renaming of its Gap Fund @ UNM to the Wellborn Gap Fund in recognition of Chuck and JD Wellborn’s generous support. […]
UNM Research Reveals Alarming Levels of Microplastics in the Human Brain
New research from the University of New Mexico, in collaboration with several institutions, reveals that the brain may contain significantly higher levels of microplastics compared to other organs. The study, […]