Innovate New Mexico Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Statewide Research Collaboration
Albuquerque, NM – March 3, 2026 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of Innovate New Mexico, a landmark collaboration of major research institutions across the state that promotes and […]
10th Annual Technology Showcase Connects NM Labs, Universities and the Public
Innovate New Mexico is set to host its 10th annual technology showcase on March 3 at the Lobo Rainforest Building, highlighting the state’s position as a leader in science and […]
Five UNM Startups Among 19 Companies Awarded NMEDD Science and Technology Grants
The New Mexico Economic Development Department awarded Science and Technology Business Startup grants to 19 technology companies. Among them were five startups commercializing technology developed at The University of New […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces FY2025 Year-End Metrics
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development organization, has wrapped up another successful fiscal year. Metrics for technology-transfer and commercialization activities from July 1, […]
EDD Opening SBIR Matching Grant Applications on May 20
The New Mexico Economic Development Department has announced that applications for the FY26 SBIR Matching Grant will open on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Learn more in their press release below […]
2025 Advanced Energy Awards Supports Local Startups with $3.36M in Grants
UNM Rainforest Innovations was proud to host the 2025 New Mexico Advanced Energy Awards program at the Lobo Rainforest, in partnership with the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Officer of […]
Former CEO Reflects on the Rise of UNM Rainforest Innovations and its Pivotal Role Supporting Innovation in New Mexico
Chuck Wellborn, the former CEO of UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), wrote an op-ed piece for the Albuquerque Journal on the impact and innovation taking place at UNMRI. Mr. Wellborn practiced […]
The Right to Start Initiative Expands to 34 States to Support Entrepreneurship
Right to Start, a national movement to make entrepreneurship more accessible, announces their growth to 34 states with over 400 organizations signing their Statement of Principles highlighting entrepreneurship as a […]
UNMRI’s FY2024 Year-End Metrics Reveal Increases Across the Board
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development organization, has wrapped up another successful fiscal year. Metrics for technology-transfer and commercialization activities from July 1, […]
The EDD Awards NM Research University Faculty/Students $760k for their Science and Technology Commercialization Proposals
On Thursday, May 2, the New Mexico Economic Development Department, UNM Rainforest Innovations, and the New Mexico Angels collaborated to host the final round of the 2024 New Mexico Research […]