Meet Zachariah Ben, New Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program
Zachariah Ben is one of the newest Tribal Liaisons to join the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program. UNM Rainforest Innovations was awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue […]
Local Startup Pajarito Powder Opening New Headquarters
Pajarito Powder is an Albuquerque-based startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Their new headquarters, projected to open in Spring 2023, will […]
Growing an innovation rainforest in New Mexico
New Mexico is in an exciting position when it comes to new business innovation, and there’s an opportunity and a need for everyone in the state to be involved. Innovation […]
Isabel Last Makes the Inno Under 25 List for Spanish-Learning Video Game
Isabel Last has been featured on the Inno Under 25 list for her innovative, Spanish-learning video game and entrepreneurial pursuits. The Inno Under 25 list recognizes young, innovative trailblazers in […]
Inventor Spotlight – John C. Stormont, Ph.D.
Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering The University of New Mexico Active Startup: TS-Nano, Inc. Dr. Stormont’s research areas include: Development of materials and methods for modification of fractures […]
Local Startup Circular Genomics Competes in TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield
Circular Genomics is a local startup utilizing circular RNA to determine effective treatment options for people struggling with depression and neurological disorders. They were selected, along with twenty other early-stage […]
Entrepreneurship in New Mexico Highlighted at UNM Business and Economic Summit
The 2022 UNM Business and Economic Summit took place on October 26 at the Lobo Rainforest Building. The purpose of the summit was to collectively consider a potential Right to […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces 2023 Gap Funding for Four Proposals
The UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Gap Fund @ UNM Committee has announced four proposals chosen for FY2023 gap funding. The Gap Fund @ UNM works to support the development of UNM […]
UNM Orthopaedic Technology & Facility Showcase Hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations and the UNM Health Sciences Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
UNM Rainforest Innovations partnered with the UNM Health Sciences Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation to host a technology showcase and facility tours on October 13. The new […]
Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Christie Vessells
UNM Rainforest Innovations hires student interns each semester to assist in supporting technology transfer and catalyzing economic development at the University of New Mexico. The internship program teaches UNM students […]