Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Kaitlyn Stewart

Students from many academic disciplines join our internship program at UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) to learn about university technology transfer and commercialization. They also develop professional skills and a better […]
2023 Innovation Awards Recognizes Achievements of UNM Inventors

On April 26, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted its twentieth annual Innovation Awards to recognize the accomplishments of University of New Mexico (UNM) inventors who have received issued U.S. patents, registered […]
The University of New Mexico ranks on Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has ranked #81 on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). In […]
2023 Lobo Hackathon Fast-tracks Ideas in Collaborative and Supportive Environment
On April 13th and 14th, participants gathered at the Lobo Rainforest Building where they would take their innovative ideas and collaborate within teams to fast-track them to being realized. The […]
Students Pitch Their Ideas for Cash Prizes at the Spring 2023 Rainforest Pitch Competition
University students, friends, and family gathered at the Bow and Arrow Brewery Co. on April 4 to watch the final pitch presentations of the 2023 Rainforest Pitch Competition. This spring […]
UNM Faculty Inventor Karin Westlund High to Receive the 2023 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award
Dr. Karin Westlund High has been chosen this year to receive the 2023 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award in recognition of her achievements as a leading innovator at the University of […]
Tenth Innovate New Mexico® Event Showcases the State’s Latest Research Innovations
On March 7, the Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase took place at the Event Center at Sandia Casino & Resort. This year marked the tenth showcase to date and the […]
Inventor Spotlight – Iming Chen, DVM, MS

Iming Chen, DVM, MS Research Professor Department of Pathology Member, Cellular and Molecular Oncology Research Program Member, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Chen’s research areas […]
Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Alissia Haagenstad
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM), has a student internship program that teaches UNM students about university technology transfer […]
Local Bioscience Startup Circular Genomics Raises $1.5M
Circular Genomics has recently raised $1.5 million to further expand its research and development operations and grow the company’s team. This is part of a $3.2 million offering the company […]