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 […]
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $300,000 in CARES Act Funding to Boost University of New Mexico Capacity to Help Communities and Businesses Respond to and Recover from Economic Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic
Friday, July 17, 2020 Contact: John Atwood JAtwood@eda.gov WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $300,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to […]
Tapping into Native Business Resilience Seminar Offers Support for Native American Entrepreneurs and Business Community
On June 22, the New Mexico Rainforest EDA University Center hosted its June seminar on “Tapping into Native Business Resilience Moving Forward.” This webinar discussion was led by entrepreneur and […]