2025 Lobo Hackathon Fast-Tracks Ideas and Awards $19k in Cash Prizes
On April 10 and 11, participants from the University of New Mexico (UNM) gathered at the Lobo Rainforest where 13 teams formed to fast-track and collaborate on developing their ideas. […]
Inventor Spotlight – Judy Cannon, PhD
Professor Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Department of Pathology The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application (UNM-Affiliated) Tumor Therapy Compositions and Methods Research areas include: Immunology T […]
12 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in January, February, & March
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued twelve U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, & March for technologies invented at the University […]
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 […]