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 […]
Local Startup Circular Genomics Launches MindLight™—The First Biomarker Test for SSRI Response Prediction
A local startup, Circular Genomics, has launched MindLight™, the first biomarker test utilizing circular RNA biomarkers to predict patient responses to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in individuals diagnosed with […]
UNMRI’s Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program Wins National Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UNM Rainforest Innovations has won the 2024 UEDA Award of Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for its New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP). This award category recognizes […]
Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship: Highlights from the Second EBV-NAV Bootcamp
The University of New Mexico partnered with Hesperus to successfully launch the second cohort for the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Native American Veterans (EBV-NAV), an innovative initiative designed specifically for Native […]