UNM Inventor Eric Prossnitz Named 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. December 11, 2025 – Eric R. Prossnitz, PhD of the University of New Mexico has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). NAI Fellowship is […]
2025 Pitch Deck Competition Winners Announced
On December 4, five teams of university students pitched their innovative business and startup ideas at the 2025 Pitch Deck Competition. Held at the Lobo Rainforest Building, the event was […]
Reflections on the Purpose and Impact of Tech Transfer from the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s Executive Director
We would like to share an important message from the Executive Director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition, Joe Allen, and his reflections on the importance of technology transfer and the privilege […]
Inventor Spotlight – Suzanne Burns, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor Division of Occupational Therapy School of Medicine The University of New Mexico Trademarks (UNM-Affiliated) MyAccessibleProTM MyAccessibleHomeTM MyAccessibleHomeProTM Research areas include: Stroke rehabilitation and recovery Mobile app development and […]
2025 Fall UNM Business and Economic Summit Highlights New Mexico’s Entrepreneurial Future
Albuquerque, NM – On November 19, UNM Rainforest Innovations proudly hosted the 2025 Fall UNM Business and Economic Summit, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, and community leaders from across […]
Rainforest Accelerator Program Concludes 2025 Fall Cohort
The Rainforest Accelerator Program wrapped up its fall cohort last week, showcasing teams of entrepreneurial researchers advancing their innovations. The Rainforest Accelerator Program, administered by UNM Rainforest Innovations, supports teams […]
Japanese University Group Trains with UNM Rainforest Innovations on Technology Transfer
A group of six university technology transfer professionals from Japan visited UNM Rainforest Innovations for a weeklong training program beginning November 10. Throughout the week, participants learned about best practices […]
2025 Fall Rainforest Pitch Competition Winners Announced
The Innovation Academy, in collaboration with UNM Rainforest Innovations, hosted the Fall 2025 Rainforest Pitch Competition on the evening of November 5 at Bow and Arrow Brewing Co. The competition […]
Charles I. Wellborn Steps Down After 30 Years of Service
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) bids a fond farewell to Charles (Chuck) Wellborn, who is stepping down from the UNMRI Board of Directors after three decades of service. As the organizations […]
Inventor Spotlight – Adam Hecht, PhD
Professor Department of Nuclear Engineering The University of New Mexico Issued U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) 8,242,456, Noncollimated 3D Radioactive Source Localization Technique, issued August 14, 2012 10,249,780, High Quality AlSb […]