New Building Developments Planned for Innovate ABQ Site
An updated master plan for Innovate ABQ proposed several new building developments on the seven-acre Innovate ABQ site near Central and Broadway. Five new buildings would provide interconnected collaborative spaces […]
Local Startup Ecosystem Remains Vibrant Post-Pandemic
As New Mexico continues to recover from the turbulent economic environment brought on by the pandemic, our local startup ecosystem remains strong and vibrant. Armed with an extensive statewide network […]
Three UNM Startups Receive Funding from the State
Last week the Economic Development Department announced the recipients of the Science & Technology Business Start Up Grants. Three of the grants were awarded to UNM technology-based startup companies, including […]
UNM I-Corps Site Program Trains Spring 2021 Cohort
Last week the UNM Lobo Rainforest I-Corps program completed their training of nine teams during the spring 2021 cohort. The 10-week program trains entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students from the University […]
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 […]
Three UNM Startup Companies Present at Destination Startup®
On February 16 – 18, an online event called Destination Startup took place to showcase some of the best research-based startups in the Rocky Mountain region. Venture Partners, the University […]
UNM Business and Economic Summit a Success
UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the third UNM Business and Economic Summit on January 12. The purpose of the event was to continue a statewide dialogue about ways to grow our […]
Universities Play a Vital Role in the U.S. Economy
In a new op-ed for RealClearEducation, New America’s Shalin Jyotishi and Ohio State’s Stephen M. Gavazzi illustrate the critical role public research universities play in economic development. https://www.realcleareducation.com/articles/2021/01/15/the_role_of_public_universities_in_economic_development_must_be_strengthened_110530.html
STEM Workers are Key Component of New Mexico’s Future
The UNM Business and Economic Summit held on January 12th brought together stakeholders (public, private and non-profit) from across New Mexico to envision economic growth in our state. Based on […]
Local News Station KOB4 Reports on UNM Business and Economic Summit
As our state recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must look ahead for opportunities to optimize our economic competitiveness. On January 12th, stakeholders from around the state were brought together […]