13 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued thirteen U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of October, November, and December for technologies invented at the University […]
Local Startup EquiSeq Receives Second Issued Patent
EquiSeq, an Albuquerque-based startup specializing in equine genetics, has reached a big milestone with the issuance of its second U.S. patent. By utilizing a noninvasive method of detecting inherited muscle diseases in horses with a simple hair sample, the company’s DNA testing technology easily identifies damaging genetic variants across different breeds.
Local Startup Daisy Genomics Raises $2.5M to Scale Locally
Albuquerque-based startup Daisy Genomics, formerly Armonica Technologies, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding led by Cottonwood Technology Fund and Tramway Venture Partners to advance its innovative DNA and RNA sequencing platform.
Inventor Spotlight – Rama Gullapalli, MD, PhD
Associate Professor Department of Pathology Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Member, UNM Center for Biomedical Engineering Member, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent […]
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 […]
Executive’s Desk: Why New Mexico is a national leader in entrepreneurship
See Lisa Kuuttila’s December 14 op-ed reposted below and on the Albuquerque Journal website here: https://www.abqjournal.com/business/executives-desk-why-new-mexico-is-a-national-leader-in-entrepreneurship/2940216 New Mexico has emerged as a national leader in entrepreneurship, and Albuquerque is a […]
Inventor Spotlight – Suzanne Burns, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor Division of Occupational Therapy School of Medicine The University of New Mexico Trademarks (UNM-Affiliated) MyAccessibleProTM MyAccessibleHomeTM MyAccessibleHomeProTM Research areas include: Stroke rehabilitation and recovery Mobile app development and […]
2025 Fall UNM Business and Economic Summit Highlights New Mexico’s Entrepreneurial Future
Albuquerque, NM – On November 19, UNM Rainforest Innovations proudly hosted the 2025 Fall UNM Business and Economic Summit, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, and community leaders from across […]
Rainforest Accelerator Program Concludes 2025 Fall Cohort
The Rainforest Accelerator Program wrapped up its fall cohort last week, showcasing teams of entrepreneurial researchers advancing their innovations. The Rainforest Accelerator Program, administered by UNM Rainforest Innovations, supports teams […]
2025 Fall Rainforest Pitch Competition Winners Announced
The Innovation Academy, in collaboration with UNM Rainforest Innovations, hosted the Fall 2025 Rainforest Pitch Competition on the evening of November 5 at Bow and Arrow Brewing Co. The competition […]