Second Route 66 Centennial Seminar Explores Where Heritage Meets High-Tech
On March 5, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the second installment in its three-part series called Creative People, Creative Places – Creative Technologies on the Mother Road. In honor of the […]
The University of New Mexico Ranks on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025
The University of New Mexico has ranked #52 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2025, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). […]
Carbon Swarm Brings New Mexico Innovation to SXSW in Austin
Carbon Swarm recently took the national stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, competing in the Innovative World Tech category. Led by Dr. Scott Nowicki, Chief Scientist of Earth […]
Creative People, Creative Places: UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Route 66 Centennial Seminar
On February 5, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the inaugural seminar in a three-part series honoring the Route 66 Centennial. Titled Creative People, Creative Places – Creative Technologies on the Mother […]
UNM Inventor Eric Prossnitz Named 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. December 11, 2025 – Eric R. Prossnitz, PhD of the University of New Mexico has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). NAI Fellowship is […]
2025 Pitch Deck Competition Winners Announced
On December 4, five teams of university students pitched their innovative business and startup ideas at the 2025 Pitch Deck Competition. Held at the Lobo Rainforest Building, the event was […]
Reflections on the Purpose and Impact of Tech Transfer from the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s Executive Director
We would like to share an important message from the Executive Director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition, Joe Allen, and his reflections on the importance of technology transfer and the privilege […]
Advancing Innovation Together: Why Work with UNM Rainforest Innovations
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) connects groundbreaking research with businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors through a collaborative, transparent, and business-friendly approach to commercialization. As the technology transfer and economic development arm of […]
Japanese University Group Trains with UNM Rainforest Innovations on Technology Transfer
A group of six university technology transfer professionals from Japan visited UNM Rainforest Innovations for a weeklong training program beginning November 10. Throughout the week, participants learned about best practices […]
Charles I. Wellborn Steps Down After 30 Years of Service
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) bids a fond farewell to Charles (Chuck) Wellborn, who is stepping down from the UNMRI Board of Directors after three decades of service. As the organizations […]