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 […]
Japanese Researchers Partner with UNMRI for Pitching and Entrepreneurial Training
This past February, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) welcomed five university PhD researchers from Japan, representing the University of Yamanashi, the Kyushu Institute of Technology, and the Osaka Metropolitan University. Organized […]
The University of New Mexico Ranks on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025
The University of New Mexico has ranked #52 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2025, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). […]
Carbon Swarm Brings New Mexico Innovation to SXSW in Austin
Carbon Swarm recently took the national stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, competing in the Innovative World Tech category. Led by Dr. Scott Nowicki, Chief Scientist of Earth […]
Creative People, Creative Places: UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Route 66 Centennial Seminar
On February 5, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the inaugural seminar in a three-part series honoring the Route 66 Centennial. Titled Creative People, Creative Places – Creative Technologies on the Mother […]
Innovate New Mexico Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Statewide Research Collaboration
Albuquerque, NM – March 3, 2026 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of Innovate New Mexico, a landmark collaboration of major research institutions across the state that promotes and […]