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SUMMARY:Calling All Science & Engineering Entrepreneurs and Investors
DESCRIPTION:Discover the latest technologies from the University of New Mexico (UNM)\n\n\n\nThis featured event invites all entrepreneurs and investors interested in learning about the latest technologies from The University of New Mexico (UNM). \nUNM researchers will present their latest innovations and answer questions. \nEntrepreneurs and investors can expect to make valuable connections and discover new opportunities. \nRefreshments and lunch will be provided. \n\n\nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calling-all-science-engineering-entrepreneurs-and-investors-tickets-1978619855250?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/calling-all-science-engineering-entrepreneurs-and-investors-2/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rainforest Forum - Update from NM EDD's Research University Team Awardees
DESCRIPTION:Hear about the progress made by the awardees of the NMEDD Research University Team Pilot Program. \nLearn more and register on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rainforest-forum-update-from-nm-edds-research-university-team-awardees-registration-1979935185438?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\nThe UNM Rainforest Forum was created by the UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors to bring together UNM and business community members to enhance and strengthen UNM’s role in economic development. \nAgenda: \n\n11:30am Networking & Lunch\n12:00pm Program begins\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Moderator: \n\nNora Meyers Sackett\, Director\, Technology and Innovation Office\, New Mexico Economic Development Department\n\nUniversity Team Awardees: \n\nIvy Hurtwitz\, Chief Science Officer\, YEEO Eco-Safe\nRick Thomson\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Sandia Medical Technologies\nScott Nowicki\, Owner and Chief Scientist\, Earth and Planetary Insights\, LLC (Carbon Swarm)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to Rainforest Forum members and the community. \nFree parking is available on the west side of the building\, in the shaded areas\, except where indicated\, on the Parking Map.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/rainforest-forum-update-from-nm-edds-research-university-team-awardees/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNM Rainforest Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
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SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Meet with SCORE mentors at the Lobo Rainforest Building or on Zoom! Mentors are available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies. \nSCORE mentors are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nInterested? Contact Cara Michaliszyn to cmichaliszyn@innovations.unm.edu to arrange a time to meet.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251215T130000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya in December
DESCRIPTION:Register and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-tickets-1482143333609?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\nCome to 1:1 Leadership Coaching Office Hours with Leadership Coach\, Scott Tafoya. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Scott about leadership challenges\, pain points and opportunities for growth and receive coaching on how to improve your leadership skills for yourself and your business/organization. \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nMeet the Coach: \n\n\n\n\nScott Tafoya \nGrowing up in Santa Clara Pueblo\, Scott graduated from Española Valley High School and was an active member of the Baptist Mission in Santa Clara. Majoring in Psychology and Music\, Scott later completed Seminary and pastored in his home church for 6 years before moving on to pastor in other Native communities. Scott was bi-vocational and took on jobs including Director and Business Manager of a Halfway House\, owning a mobile auto-glass business in two cities\, teaching and directing in branch locations of seminaries and his college alma mater\, and driving a school bus. Scott completed his Doctor of Ministry degree in 2010 and the experience inspired him to become a professionally trained coach and establish Truth Dancer Coaching to focus on Native American Leadership Coaching and Training in both secular and church arenas.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-in-december/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Native American Business Roundtable - City of Santa Fe Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Native Business Roundtable!\n\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/native-american-business-roundtable-city-of-santa-fe-economic-development-tickets-1481661833429?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\n\nUNM Rainforest Innovations is collaborating with the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Department to bring this roundtable event to Santa Fe for Native American owned-businesses and entrepreneurs. \nThese monthly gatherings create space for Native American entrepreneurs\, artists\, and business owners to connect\, share resources\, and build pathways to success. Mark your calendar—this roundtable will meet monthly\, same time at the Santa Fe Business Incubator! \n\n\n\n\nScheduled Dates for Roundtable Events:\n\nTuesday\, August 12th\nTuesday\, September 16th\nTuesday\, October 14th\nTuesday\, November 12th\nTuesday\, December 9th\nTuesday\, January 13th\nTuesday\, February 10th\nTuesday\, March 10th\n\nPlease use the registration link to register to attend each separate date above. Locations will be updated on Eventbrite and emailed to registrants as they are planned\, but please mark your calendars! \n\n\n\n\nMeet Your City of Santa Fe Tribal Liaison\, Deborah Torres\nDeborah Torres is a dedicated advocate for New Mexico’s tribal communities\, with extensive experience in tourism\, legislative affairs\, and community development. As a leader in Native American tourism initiatives\, Deborah has worked closely with tribes to promote cultural preservation\, economic growth\, and meaningful representation. \nWith a deep understanding of tribal governance\, policy\, and intergovernmental relations\, Deborah is committed to fostering strong partnerships between tribal nations and government entities. Additionally\, Deborah has played a key role in assisting Native American entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges in starting and growing their businesses\, providing guidance on funding opportunities\, regulatory processes\, and sustainable business strategies. \nThrough her role\, Deborah will serve as a bridge\, advocate and informant\, connecting with local Native entrepreneurs to understand their needs\, identify barriers to business growth\, and develop strategies and recommendations for the City of Santa Fe to better serve Native American small businesses and entrepreneurs. This is part of an ongoing effort to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the state of New Mexico that will better serve all small businesses and entrepreneurs including those living in tribal and rural communities. \nConnect with Deborah via email at dmtorres@santafenm.gov
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/native-american-business-roundtable-city-of-santa-fe-economic-development/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tribal Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:2025 Pitch Deck Competition
DESCRIPTION:Register and learn more here: https://pitchdeck2025.eventbrite.com \nFamily\, Friends and supporters are invited to attend the final round of the 2025 Pitch Deck Competition at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Thursday\, December 4\, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. to hear the five finalists pitch to investor judges. \nFinalists will present a 10 minute pitch deck with 5 additional minutes of question and answer in front of a panel of judges. \nThe 2025 Pitch Deck Competition is an early-stage pitch competition bringing together university entrepreneurs from all over New Mexico for chance to win $20\,000 (sponsored by UNM Rainforest Innovations) in cash prizes for promising business models. The cash prizes are: winning team\, $10\,000\, second place team\, $5\,000\, and third place\, $2\,500 and 2 finalists\, $1\,250 each. \nAgenda \n3:30 PM Networking \n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Finals \nParking Map – Lobo Rainforest Building 2024 \nAre you interested in applying to Pitch Deck Competition? Go to https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/pitch-deck/. The deadline to apply is November 16\, 2025.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-pitch-deck-competition/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 UNM Business and Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:2025 University of New Mexico Business and Economic Summit \n\n\nThis year’s theme “New Mexico the Entrepreneurial” is derived from our partner Right to Start’s national campaign “America the Entrepreneurial” and highlights the leadership of New Mexico in a national context. The 2025 fall Summit will focus on growing the New Mexico entrepreneurial ecosystem in the midst of uncertainty\, which is not uncommon for entrepreneurs. We want to promote and support entrepreneurs in the state as we know entrepreneurship drives progress through job growth and generational wealth. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite: https://NMtheEntrepreneurial.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\nAgenda to be posted. \nParking Information: \nFeel free to park in any spot in front of the Lobo Rainforest Building except those marked as Reserved. While this lot typically requires a permit to park\, there will be no parking enforcement on the day of the event only. \nSuggested hotel accommodations: \nHilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown & Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown is located across the street from the Lobo Rainforest Building and the University of New Mexico has a discounted room rate. Follow the links below to view available rooms. \nView the Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown (UNM Booking Link) HERE. \nView the Homewood Suites by Hilton UNM Booking Link HERE \n\n\n\n\nOnline Option \nCan’t Make it Person? Register on Zoom to join the meeting remotely. \nZoom Meeting Registration Link
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-unm-business-and-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya in November
DESCRIPTION:Register and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-tickets-1482143333609?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\nCome to 1:1 Leadership Coaching Office Hours with Leadership Coach\, Scott Tafoya. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Scott about leadership challenges\, pain points and opportunities for growth and receive coaching on how to improve your leadership skills for yourself and your business/organization. \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nMeet the Coach: \n\n\n\n\nScott Tafoya \nGrowing up in Santa Clara Pueblo\, Scott graduated from Española Valley High School and was an active member of the Baptist Mission in Santa Clara. Majoring in Psychology and Music\, Scott later completed Seminary and pastored in his home church for 6 years before moving on to pastor in other Native communities. Scott was bi-vocational and took on jobs including Director and Business Manager of a Halfway House\, owning a mobile auto-glass business in two cities\, teaching and directing in branch locations of seminaries and his college alma mater\, and driving a school bus. Scott completed his Doctor of Ministry degree in 2010 and the experience inspired him to become a professionally trained coach and establish Truth Dancer Coaching to focus on Native American Leadership Coaching and Training in both secular and church arenas.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-in-november/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Meet with SCORE mentors at the Lobo Rainforest Building or on Zoom! Mentors are available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies. \nSCORE mentors are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nInterested? Contact Cara Michaliszyn to cmichaliszyn@innovations.unm.edu to arrange.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-october-november-december/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya in October
DESCRIPTION:Register and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-tickets-1482143333609?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\nCome to 1:1 Leadership Coaching Office Hours with Leadership Coach\, Scott Tafoya. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Scott about leadership challenges\, pain points and opportunities for growth and receive coaching on how to improve your leadership skills for yourself and your business/organization. \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nMeet the Coach: \n\n\n\n\nScott Tafoya \nGrowing up in Santa Clara Pueblo\, Scott graduated from Española Valley High School and was an active member of the Baptist Mission in Santa Clara. Majoring in Psychology and Music\, Scott later completed Seminary and pastored in his home church for 6 years before moving on to pastor in other Native communities. Scott was bi-vocational and took on jobs including Director and Business Manager of a Halfway House\, owning a mobile auto-glass business in two cities\, teaching and directing in branch locations of seminaries and his college alma mater\, and driving a school bus. Scott completed his Doctor of Ministry degree in 2010 and the experience inspired him to become a professionally trained coach and establish Truth Dancer Coaching to focus on Native American Leadership Coaching and Training in both secular and church arenas.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-in-october/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250930T130000
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SUMMARY:Complexity-informed Strategy for Founders\, Funders\, and Teams
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on Complexity-informed Strategy for Founders\, Funders\, and Teams! \n\n\n\nRegister and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/complexity-informed-strategy-for-start-up-founders-funders-and-teams-tickets-1579193643699?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEffective decision-making and strategic thinking are vital to business success. Yet many organizations approach these processes without grounding them in the science of how systems actually behave in dynamic\, complex environments. Complexity science—particularly the anthro-complexity approach—offers a robust framework for making sense of uncertainty and acting more effectively. \nAlready in use across healthcare\, information systems\, national security\, the financial sector\, multilateral organizations\, and select start-ups\, this perspective is gaining momentum as organizations face rising uncertainty\, global interdependence\, and market volatility. \nFrom defense to climate tech and innovation policy\, complexity science is helping leaders make sense of shifting conditions\, navigate ambiguity\, and scale adaptive solutions. For entrepreneurs and VCs\, it offers a practical lens for spotting emerging patterns\, running safe-to-fail experiments\, and avoiding costly missteps where linear strategies fall short. \nDrawing on two decades of experience with complexity-based tools\, Dr. Sandra Martínez will: \n\nDescribe new ways of thinking about leadership and organizations grounded in complexity science\nExplain the fundamentals of a complexity-informed approach to strategy and decision-making\nDiscuss its implications for organizations and startups navigating high uncertainty\nShare a practical process for integrating complexity science into real-world decision-making\n\nBy strengthening organizational sense-making\, leaders can better navigate today’s fast-changing landscape—and foster resilience\, innovation\, and sustainable growth. \n\nThis event will be hybrid held in the Seminar Room at the Lobo Rainforest Building and via Zoom. Parking map  Lunch will be provided!\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSANDRA M. MARTÍNEZ\, PH.D.\, PRESIDENT\, FÉNIX LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT\, LLC \nDr. Sandra M. Martínez began her professional journey as a contemporary art gallerist in Santa Fe\, representing artists from the U.S. and Mexico. That experience—far from unrelated—led her to the Santa Fe Institute through a friendship with one of its founders. This early exposure to complexity science later became foundational when she pursued a doctorate in organizational science\, management\, and leadership development. \nToday\, Dr. Martínez integrates insights from both complexity science and adult development in her coaching and consulting work. Though now based in Albuquerque\, she spent over 25 years as an educator\, management consultant\, and executive coach across the U.S. and internationally. She has taught and conducted research at the Wharton School and served as Defense Transformation Chair at the U.S. Army War College\, where she worked with senior national security leaders. She has also supported civil society efforts in Latin America during times of political instability. \nSince returning to New Mexico\, Dr. Martínez has continued to work with healthcare systems\, global tech companies\, national defense organizations\, and construction firms. She is now turning more of her focus to supporting start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures—bringing a complexity lens to innovation\, strategy\, and leadership.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/strategic-decision-making-for-start-up-founders-funders-and-teams/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
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SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - September
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-september-tickets-1545624728169?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nRegister to select the half-hour appointment time. If are unable to make the appointment\, you must notify us ahead of time. \nMentors scheduled to be available include: \n\nVic Berniklau\nDar Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCORE: \n\n\n\n\nSCORE’s mentors (https://www.score.org/albuquerque) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email info@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nThese are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building (click here to see parking map here).
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-september-2/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250804T130845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T131354Z
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SUMMARY:Strategizing and Writing Your Best Proposal for the SBIR/STTR Grant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on practices and strategies for writing your best SBIR/STTR Grant proposal! \n\nRegister and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategizing-and-writing-your-best-proposal-for-the-sbirsttr-grant-tickets-1542183144299?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis seminar provides an overview of the SBIR/STTR program\, along with best practices and strategies for crafting your proposal. You’ll learn exactly what you need to do to get started\, how to plan your grant-writing process\, and how to approach the writing of your application. You’ll also receive a template to help you start outlining your proposal package. If you’re interested in nondilutive funding but not sure where to start\, this seminar will help you find your way.\n\nThis event will be hybrid held in the Seminar Room at the Lobo Rainforest Building and via Zoom. Parking map  Lunch will be provided!\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Soliz \nAs the founder of Labyrinth Consulting\, Sarah works with startups and small businesses who need seed capital but don’t have the time or expertise to navigate the maze of grant funding. Sarah offers services ranging from grant research to reviewing and everything in between\, including strategy\, coaching\, writing\, and training. In addition to her years as a writer and editor\, Sarah has the actual startup experience that other grant writers lack\, and she supports each client with tailored services\, no matter where they are in their fundraising journey. Sarah’s varied career path has given her an unusual breadth and depth of experience. Visit Sarah online or on LinkedIn to learn how she can help you find your way to funding.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/strategizing-and-writing-your-best-proposal-for-the-sbir-sttr-grant/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250813T145400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T145400Z
UID:17134-1758546000-1758556800@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya in September
DESCRIPTION:Register and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-tickets-1482143333609?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\nCome to 1:1 Leadership Coaching Office Hours with Leadership Coach\, Scott Tafoya. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Scott about leadership challenges\, pain points and opportunities for growth and receive coaching on how to improve your leadership skills for yourself and your business/organization. \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nMeet the Coach: \n\n\n\n\nScott Tafoya \nGrowing up in Santa Clara Pueblo\, Scott graduated from Española Valley High School and was an active member of the Baptist Mission in Santa Clara. Majoring in Psychology and Music\, Scott later completed Seminary and pastored in his home church for 6 years before moving on to pastor in other Native communities. Scott was bi-vocational and took on jobs including Director and Business Manager of a Halfway House\, owning a mobile auto-glass business in two cities\, teaching and directing in branch locations of seminaries and his college alma mater\, and driving a school bus. Scott completed his Doctor of Ministry degree in 2010 and the experience inspired him to become a professionally trained coach and establish Truth Dancer Coaching to focus on Native American Leadership Coaching and Training in both secular and church arenas.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-in-september/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250811T163427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T163550Z
UID:17125-1756458000-1756468800@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - August
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-august-tickets-1545617586809?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nRegister to select the half-hour appointment time. If are unable to make the appointment\, you must notify us ahead of time. \nMentors scheduled to be available include: \n\nVic Berniklau\nDar Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCORE: \n\n\n\n\nSCORE’s mentors (https://www.score.org/albuquerque) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email info@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nThese are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building (click here to see parking map here).
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-august/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250813T145001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T145001Z
UID:17131-1755522000-1755532800@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya
DESCRIPTION:Register and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-tickets-1482143333609?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\nCome to 1:1 Leadership Coaching Office Hours with Leadership Coach\, Scott Tafoya. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Scott about leadership challenges\, pain points and opportunities for growth and receive coaching on how to improve your leadership skills for yourself and your business/organization. \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nMeet the Coach: \n\n\n\n\nScott Tafoya \nGrowing up in Santa Clara Pueblo\, Scott graduated from Española Valley High School and was an active member of the Baptist Mission in Santa Clara. Majoring in Psychology and Music\, Scott later completed Seminary and pastored in his home church for 6 years before moving on to pastor in other Native communities. Scott was bi-vocational and took on jobs including Director and Business Manager of a Halfway House\, owning a mobile auto-glass business in two cities\, teaching and directing in branch locations of seminaries and his college alma mater\, and driving a school bus. Scott completed his Doctor of Ministry degree in 2010 and the experience inspired him to become a professionally trained coach and establish Truth Dancer Coaching to focus on Native American Leadership Coaching and Training in both secular and church arenas.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250609T183718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T183718Z
UID:16815-1753434000-1753444800@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - July
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-july-tickets-1388127890889?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nRegister to select the half-hour appointment time. If are unable to make the appointment\, you must notify us ahead of time. \nMentors scheduled to be available include: \n\nVic Berniklau\nDar Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCORE: \n\n\n\n\nSCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email info@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nThese are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building (click here to see parking map here).
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-july/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250707T182304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T182304Z
UID:16948-1751968800-1751976000@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Native American Business Roundtable — Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:UNM Rainforest Innovations and the City of Santa Fe’s Office of Economic Development are proud to launch a new monthly roundtable series created specifically for Native American entrepreneurs\, artists\, and business owners. \nThis first gathering kicks off an ongoing space to connect\, collaborate\, and grow. Each month\, we’ll bring together Native business owners\, creatives\, and changemakers to share resources\, build community\, and explore opportunities for success. \nYou’ll also have the chance to connect directly with Deborah Torres\, Santa Fe’s Tribal Business Liaison\, who offers dedicated support and guidance for Native-owned businesses. \nThe launch event will be held at the Santa Fe Business Incubator and will continue every second Tuesday of the month at the same time\, with rotating locations across the city. \nTo stay in the loop on future gatherings and opportunities\, sign up for the Native THREADS email list. \nRegister here \nLet’s build momentum—together. \nYou can contact Deborah Torres by email with questions or request more information: dmtorres@santafenm.gov
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/native-american-business-roundtable-launch-event/
LOCATION:Santa Fe Business Incubator\, 3900 Paseo del Sol\, Santa Fe\, 87507\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250609T183217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T183539Z
UID:16816-1751014800-1751025600@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - June
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-june-tickets-1388124420509?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to select the half-hour appointment time. If are unable to make the appointment\, you must notify us ahead of time. \nMentors scheduled to be available include: \n\nVic Berniklau\nDar Johnson\n\n\n\nSCORE: \n\n\n\n\nSCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email info@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nThese are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building (click here to see parking map here).
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-june-2/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250421T203408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T220005Z
UID:16458-1746016200-1746019800@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Engineering – Intellectual Property & Patents
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/engineering-intellectual-property-patents-tickets-1321723593849?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin us for this special presentation focused on patent prosecution for engineering and physical science related technologies. \nThis event will be held in the Seminar Room at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Parking map \nLunch will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\nJay Kesan\, Ph.D.\, J.D.\n\n\nPatent Attorney\nKey Kesan Dallmann \nJay P. Kesan\, Ph.D.\, is a well-recognized and accomplished patent attorney with over 25 years’ experience. His work encompasses all aspects of patent enforcement\, patent strategy and licensing. He has been lead counsel or co-counsel in numerous patent lawsuits in various federal district courts around the country. He has argued numerous appeals before the Court of Appeals in the Federal Circuit\, and he has also served as lead counsel in over 30+ inter partes reviews (IPRs) and argued several times before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He has been actively involved in every aspect of patent litigation – as counsel\, Special Master\, appellate counsel\, technical expert\, legal expert\, and mediator. \nJay enjoys representing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-up companies\, helping them achieve their business goals and objectives\, and collaborating with their teams to help them succeed. \nHe is an inventor on 20+ U.S. patents. His scientific and technological publications and patents focus on rf circuitry\, wireless communication technology\, semiconductor device design\, integrated circuit design and fabrication\, and RFID technologies. \nJay has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and worked for several years as a Research Scientist at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. He received his J.D.\, summa cum laude\, from Georgetown University and clerked for Circuit Judge Patrick E. Higginbotham at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. \n\nAlfonso Garcia Chan\, J.D.\nPartner\nKing & Spalding \nAlfonso Chan is a trial lawyer who focuses on litigating and licensing complex intellectual property cases on behalf of universities\, research institutes and technology companies. His matters are primarily focused on semiconductors and electronic technology-intensive matters\, as well as biomaterials and medical devices. Alfonso represents plaintiffs and defendants in district courts nationwide and before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. \nHe is also registered to practice before the U.S Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and has experience in inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). His international practice includes handling matters in China\, Taiwan\, Japan\, Korea and Europe. \nAlfonso served as an adjunct professor of International Comparative Law at Southern Methodist University\, Dedman School of Law. Prior to practicing law\, Alfonso was an officer in the United States Navy and nuclear propulsion engineer at Naval Reactors Headquarters. Alfonso received his JD from the Dedman School of Law and a Masters in Engineering from the University of Virginia.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/engineering-intellectual-property-patents/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250421T161626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T161626Z
UID:16443-1746012600-1746016200@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Life Sciences - Intellectual Property & Patents
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-sciences-intellectual-property-patents-tickets-1307123293959?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin us for this special educational presentation\, co-hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations and the New Mexico Bioscience Authority\, focused on life science intellectual property and going through the patent process. \nThis event will be held in the Seminar Room at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Parking map \nLunch will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\nChristopher Gram\, M.S.\, J.D.\nPatent Attorney\nMueting Raasch Group \nChristopher Gram is a patent attorney with 28 years of experience practicing in the areas of biotechnology\, pharmaceuticals\, immunology\, peptide and nucleic acid technologies\, regenerative medicine\, and medical devices. \nChristopher has been with the Mueting Raasch Group for 18 years and has extensive experience serving university tech transfer offices\, start-ups that have been spun out of university intellectual property\, and working with university licensees. He also has taken a lead role in training the new members of MRG’s biotechnology and chemical team.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/life-sciences-intellectual-property-patents/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250401T213826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T213826Z
UID:16317-1745571600-1745582400@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - April
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-april-tickets-1307016474459?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\nJoin SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building.\n\nMentors scheduled to be available include: \n\nVic Berniklau\n\nSCORE: \n\n\n\n\nSCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email info@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nThese are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building (click here to see parking map here).
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-april/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250401T213200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T213545Z
UID:16312-1744824600-1744831800@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Rainforest Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Learn more here: https://innovations.unm.edu/epc/ \nJoin us for the finals! \n\n\n\n\nHosted by the UNM Innovation Academy and UNM Rainforest Innovations\, the Rainforest Pitch Competition provides an opportunity for students of all majors and from any New Mexico university to pitch their innovative ideas live in front of a panel of judges to win prizes from a $5\,000 prize pool. \n\n\n\n\nThe final round will take plan on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025 at 5:30pm at Bow and Arrow Brewing Co. Finalists will present a 90-second “live” pitch to at an evening reception in front of a panel of judges\, business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and others in the community. \nFamily\, friends and supporters are invited to attend the final rounds to hear the finalists pitch and participate in audience voting for the top winner.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/rainforest-student-pitch-competition-2/
LOCATION:Bow and Arrow Brewing Co.\, 608 McKnight Ave NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250416T083000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20250401T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T212747Z
UID:16310-1744792200-1744792200@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:2025 New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Finalist Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-new-mexico-advanced-energy-award-finalist-pitch-registration-1200402719849?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\nHosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations and the New Mexico Economic Development Department \n\nYou are invited to attend the final round of the New Mexico Advanced Energy Award finalist pitch competition at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. to hear finalists pitch. \nFinalists include: \n\nSpiritus Technologies\nVastVision\nKiloNewton\nDash2 Labs\nCarbogenics\nFirescape\nThe Trollworks\n\nThe New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive funds to proposals in advanced energy innovation and commercialization from New Mexico small businesses engaged in research and development. The funds seek to assist early-stage companies developing a unique product with strong growth potential. Selected proposals will be awarded between $250\,000 and $1\,000\,000 in funds. Funding will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis. \nThrough this award\, the New Mexico Economic Development Department ultimately seeks to support the retention or expansion of economic-base businesses; the creation of jobs in economic-base businesses; the development of the tax base; and business development. \nThis is the second consecutive round of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program following the program’s launch in fiscal year 2024. In this inaugural round\, the state awarded $3.4 million in grant funds to seven New Mexico companies: Flow Aluminum\, GridFlow\, Hydrosonics\, Pajarito Powder\, Sigma Advanced Technologies\, TS-Nano\, and UbiQD.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-new-mexico-advanced-energy-award-finalist-pitch/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
CREATED:20241219T222650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T222650Z
UID:15823-1744390800-1744398000@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Final Pitch Event for 2025 Lobo Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/final-pitch-event-for-2025-lobo-hackathon-registration-1116601819099?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\nAbout this event\nFamily\, Friends and supporters are invited to attend the final event of the 2025 Lobo Hackathon final pitches at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Friday\, April 11\, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to hear hackers pitch to judges. \nPresentations will be a 5 minute pitch deck with 5 additional minutes of question and answer in front of a panel of judges. \nTop prizes are $5\,000! \nAgenda \n5:00 PM Reception \n5:15 PM Pitches Begin followed by annoucement of winners. \n7:00 PM Adjourn
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/final-pitch-event-for-2025-lobo-hackathon/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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SUMMARY:2025 Lobo Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-lobo-hackathon-registration-1115982245939?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\nAbout this event\nThe Lobo Hackathon is an opportunity for people to come together to intensely focus and collaborate on improving or creating an idea. Teams (minimum of 2) can build or refine an idea that sets out to address a problem\, utilize a technology\, or create something new! Teams will be formed at the event based on common interests of idea that is pitched. \nCollaborate on a team or join us for the final pitches where teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win cash prizes! \nOpen to students\, faculty\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, and others in the community. \nThe program will run Thursday\, April 10\, 6:00pm-9:00pm and Friday\, April 11\, 8:00am-7:00pm at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nThursday\, April 10\, 6pm-9pm: \n\nIntroductions\, pitch an idea\, team formation\n\nFriday\, April 11\, 8am-7pm: \n\nPrototype development\, business model development\, development of pitch\nFinal Event from 5pm-7pm ( 5-minute pitch to a panel of judges)\n\nMore information available at: https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/lobo-hackathon/. \nMore detailed agenda will be sent prior to the event. \nInterested in Mentoring? \nMentors and skilled experts from all disciplines are welcome. Mentors can assist teams with their subject matter expertise and experience while enhancing their own skills as leaders\, educators\, and communicators by guiding rising talent. Register here as well to sign-up as a mentor and we will follow-up with more information.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-lobo-hackathon/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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SUMMARY:2025 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:This special collaborative event will highlight research and tech opportunities\, startup companies\, and economic development resources in NM. \nRegister and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase-registration-1105557745979?aff=oddtdtcreator \nRepresentatives and researchers will be in attendance from seven major research institutions in New Mexico\, including the University of New Mexico\, the Air Force Research Lab\, Los Alamos National Lab\, Sandia National Labs\, NASA\, New Mexico Tech and New Mexico State University. \nRegistration is $30\, space is limited. \nCheck-in/Networking/Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. \nProgram begins at 8:30 a.m.Agenda and other event details will be available soon at https://www.innovatenewmexico.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal Accommodation: Sandia Resort & Casino\nView or book a room at https://gettaroom.b4checkin.com/Sandia?groupCode=12097 \nYou can also call 1-877-272-9199 and ask for the Innovate NM Technology Showcase room rate. \nBook your room by Sunday\, February 2 to get the event rate.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase/
LOCATION:The Event Center at Sandia Gold Club\, 30 Rainbow Road\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250228T120000
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SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - February
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-february-tickets-1229238006969?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\nJoin SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. These are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building.Click Register on Eventbrite to select your half-hour appointment time.\n\nMentors scheduled to be available include: \n\nVic Berniklau\nDar Jonhnson\n\n\n\nSCORE: \nSCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email info@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nThese are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-february-2/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250205T130000
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SUMMARY:Calling All Science & Engineering Entrepreneurs and Investors
DESCRIPTION:Discover the latest technologies from The University of New Mexico! \nThis featured event invites all entrepreneurs and investors interested in learning about the latest technologies from The University of New Mexico (UNM). \nUNM researchers will present their latest innovations and answer questions. \nEntrepreneurs and investors can expect to make valuable connections and discover new opportunities. \nRefreshments and lunch will be provided. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calling-all-science-engineering-entrepreneurs-and-investors-tickets-1130992943339?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/calling-all-science-engineering-entrepreneurs-and-investors/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250131T090000
DTSTAMP:20260517T111614
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SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - January
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-january-tickets-1092490250749?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\nJoin SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building.Click Register to select the half-hour appointment time.\n\nMentors scheduled to be available include: \n\nVic Berniklau\nDar Jonhnson\n\n\n\nSCORE: \nSCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email info@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nThese are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-november-copy/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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