Innovate New Mexico Fosters Collaboration Among Research Institutions in the State

The 2025 Innovate New Mexico® Technology Showcase brought together the state’s leading research institutions to showcase new advancements in research and technology. The event, which attracted over 150 attendees both […]
Osazda Energy Receives SBIR Phase II Matching Grant to Advance Solar Technology

Osazda Energy, LLC, an Albuquerque-based startup, has been awarded a $100,000 SBIR Phase II Matching Grant from the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to further develop its innovative solar […]
UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Visitors from Osaka Metropolitan University and Kyushu Institute of Technology

UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) recently hosted a group of 10 students and university professionals from Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) and Kyushu Institute of Technology. The group participated in professional training […]
UNMRI Renames Gap Fund After First President Chuck Wellborn

UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) is proud to announce the renaming of its Gap Fund @ UNM to the Wellborn Gap Fund in recognition of Chuck and JD Wellborn’s generous support. […]
UNM Research Reveals Alarming Levels of Microplastics in the Human Brain

New research from the University of New Mexico, in collaboration with several institutions, reveals that the brain may contain significantly higher levels of microplastics compared to other organs. The study, […]
UNM Faculty Unveil Latest Technologies at UNMRI Showcase

On February 5, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) hosted a technology showcase featuring some of the latest technologies developed at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The event opened with a […]
The New Mexico Economic Development Department Welcomes Applications for Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program

Applications are now open for the New Mexico Advanced Energy Award (NMAEA) Pilot Program! This competitive, state-funded grant awards non-dilutive funds to proposals in advanced energy innovation and commercialization from […]
Tribal Liaison Heather Gomez Reflects on Progress: Advancing Entrepreneurship in the Jicarilla Apache Nation

The past year serving as a Tribal Liaison for UNM Rainforest Innovations’ New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurial Enhancement Program has been immensely rewarding. Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity […]
The University of New Mexico Announces 2024 National Academy of Inventor Fellow Angela Wandinger-Ness

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. December 10, 2024 – Angela Wandinger-Ness of the University of New Mexico has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organization announced on December […]
The Journey to Grow Your Business Series in Dulce Supports Local Entrepreneurs

By Heather Gomez, Tribal Liaison New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program The entrepreneurial series, The Journey to Grow Your Business, hosted by WESST and UNM Rainforest Innovations, has been a […]