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 […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations announces 2021 Business and Economic Summit
By Rachel Whitt January 07, 2021 The University of New Mexico hosts its third Business and Economic Summit, aimed at encouraging a statewide dialogue about ways to grow the New Mexico […]
UNM I-Corps Site Program Trains Fall 2020 Cohort
The UNM Lobo Rainforest I-Corps program trained five teams this fall consisting of entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students. This 10-week training program is designed for UNM faculty and students who want […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Featured in Albuquerque Journal Editorial
The Albuquerque Journal released an editorial highlighting UNM Rainforest Innovations’ work as a key driver of economic development in Albuquerque and the organization’s work to develop an ecosystem that fosters […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Receives CARES Act Grant to Expand EDA University Center
UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic-development organization, announced that it has received a $300,000 CARE Act Recovery Assistance grant from the U.S. Department […]
Local Startups Struggle Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Over the past several months, the local startup community has faced unprecedented hardships amid the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. economy has taken a devastating blow as stores are forced to […]