NM Rainforest University Center Works to Build Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Rural New Mexico Through Partnerships with UNM Branch Campuses
Home to multiple national labs and several top tier research institutions, New Mexico has come to be known as the State of Innovation. In addition to the presence of strong […]
Comcast Pitch Deck Competition a Success for Young Entrepreneurs
Albuquerque, NM – April 19, 2021 –During an inspiring virtual event, five student entrepreneur teams went head-to-head and pitched their big ideas to a virtual audience of investors, business leaders, […]
NM Rainforest University Center Student Uses EDA Funded Program to Supplement Education and Jump-Start Entrepreneurial Pursuits
In September, 2019 when the EDA NM Rainforest University Center hosted its first Network of Student Inventors (NSI) meeting, Tina, a freshman at the time, was one of the first […]
Rainforest Virtual Pitch Competition Winners Announced
New Mexico College Students Showcase Innovation and Creativity Despite Ongoing Pandemic to Win Money for Their Business Ideas Albuquerque, NM, April 6, 2020– Despite a lack of in-person courses and […]
Armonica Technologies Awarded NIH Grant to Further Develop DNA Sequencing Technology
Armonica Technologies, Inc., an Albuquerque-based biotechnology company, is commercializing an innovative DNA nanopore sequencing technology for precision medicine research applications from the University of New Mexico. Their approach strives to […]
Inventor Spotlight – Carolyn Muller, M.D.
Carolyn Muller, M.D. Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology Associate Director Clinical Research Co-Director of Protocol Review and Monitoring System Women’s Cancer Program Co-Leader The […]
Sandra Begay, UNM Rainforest Innovations Board Chair, Featured in Albuquerque Journal Article
UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Board Chair, Sandra Begay, was recently featured in a one-on-one write up in the Albuquerque Journal. The article discussed her efforts to increase the ranks of women […]
Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Jenny Le
Jenny Le Accounting Intern UNM Rainforest Innovations trains UNM students on university technology transfer and commercialization through its student internship program which is made up of Innovation Interns, Intellectual Property […]
Local Startup OptiPulse, Inc. Making Headway with Crowdfunding Campaign
Local startup OptiPulse, Inc. is developing their breakthrough optical wireless technology and are seeking public investment through their new crowdfunding campaign launched on WeFunder. The company was founded in 2015 […]
Eighth Innovate New Mexico® Moves to Virtual Format
Innovate New Mexico is a collaborative event featuring representatives and researchers from seven major research institution across New Mexico to highlight the latest research and technology opportunities, startup companies and […]