UNM Startup Microceres Moving Forward
UNM startup Microceres, LLC, is making strides in producing and selling their implantable sensor system designed to track and monitor the water status and demand of plants. This technology would […]
Albuquerque Journal Reflects on UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Past 25 Years
UNM Rainforest Innovations was featured in an article by the Albuquerque Journal on the organization’s 25th anniversary, its strides in creating a Rainforest in the Desert, and the challenges it […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Celebrates 25th Anniversary
On November 18, UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM) celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a virtual celebration via Zoom. Over 80 guests attended the event to celebrate this milestone year and […]
Milken Institute Ranks New Mexico 18th on State Technology and Science Index
The Milken Institute released their 2020 State Technology and Science Index (STSI), which compares each U.S. state’s capacity for achieving prosperity through scientific discovery and technological innovation. New Mexico ranked […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Its Second Virtual Innovation Showcase
On November 10, UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM) hosted its second virtual Innovation Showcase featuring the latest developments in research and technology from the University of New Mexico (UNM). Six […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces 2021 Gap Funding for Four Proposals
The UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM) Co-investment Fund Committee has approved four proposals this year for FY2021 gap funding. In September, UNM Rainforest Innovations issued its tenth call for proposals […]
Inventor Spotlight – Sang M. Han, Ph.D.

Sang M. Han, Ph.D. Regents Professor Associate Chair, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Director, Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering Member, Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico […]
11 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in July, August, and September
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued eleven U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of July, August, and September for technologies invented at the University […]
Inventor Spotlight – Bryce Chackerian, Ph.D.

Bryce Chackerian, Ph.D. Professor and Vice-Chair Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Member, Comprehensive Cancer Center Member, Center for Infectious Disease and Immunity The University of New Mexico 2017 RAINFOREST […]
From ramen to riches: Students pitch business ideas for seed funding
Video pitches due Nov. 16 Living in the “new normal” is going to take new ideas, new products, and new entrepreneurs. And the Rainforest Pitch Competition is where to find […]