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# UNM Rainforest Innovations

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- [Rainforest Accelerator Program Concludes 2026 Spring Cohort](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/04/24/rainforest-accelerator-program-concludes-2026-spring-cohort/) - The Rainforest Accelerator Program recently concluded its spring cohort, highlighting a new group of entrepreneurial researchers translating their ideas beyond the lab and into real-world applications. Administered by UNM Rainforest Innovations, the program is designed to help participants explore and validate the commercial landscape surrounding their innovation. The accelerator provides each team with $3,000 to
- [Spring 2026 Rainforest Pitch Competition Celebrates its 10th Year of Student Entrepreneurship](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/04/23/spring-2026-rainforest-pitch-competition-celebrates-its-10th-year-of-student-entrepreneurship/) - Celebrating its 10th year and 20 competitions to date, student entrepreneurs showcased their best ideas at the Spring 2026 Rainforest Pitch Competition. Innovation Academy, in partnership with UNM Rainforest Innovations, hosted the event, giving students the opportunity to compete for funding to help turn their entrepreneurial ideas into reality. Held at Bow & Arrow Brewery,
- [Jean-Claude Diels, PhD – 2026 Rainforest Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/04/23/jean-claude-diels-2026-rainforest-innovation-fellow/) - This year we are proud to honor Dr. Jean-Claude Diels, a visionary whose career has been defined by a relentless, and occasionally explosive, pursuit of scientific discovery. Born in Belgium and influenced by a father who was a chemical engineer, Dr. Diels’ path took him from the early construction of CO2 lasers during military service
- [Laurie G. Hudson, Ph.D. – 2025 Rainforest Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/04/24/laurie-g-hudson-ph-d-2025-rainforest-innovation-fellow/) - The UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors is honored to present the 2025 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award to Laurie G. Hudson, Ph.D., a Regents’ Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy; Deputy Director of the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences P30 Center NM-INSPIRES; and a
- [Students Pitch Their Innovative Ideas at Spring 2025 Rainforest Pitch Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/05/28/students-pitch-their-innovative-ideas-at-spring-2025-rainforest-pitch-competition/) - The UNM Innovation Academy, in collaboration with UNM Rainforest Innovations, hosted their spring Rainforest Pitch Competition recently at Bow and Arrow Brewing. Ten finalists from New Mexico universities pitched their innovative business ideas for the chance to win cash prizes. The winners and finalists from this year’s event included: Audience Choice WinnerKiana Alvarez – RoadShow
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ali Bidram, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/05/01/inventor-spotlight-bidram/) - Associate Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications Zonal Machine Learning-Based Protection for Distribution Systems Systems and Methods for Fast Fault Detection, Location and Protection Using Discrete Wavelet Transform Healthcare Safety Tray Research areas include: Grid modernization Power system protection and control AI-based protection and control
- [Students and Community Collaborate, Pitch, and Win Prizes at 2026 Lobo Hackathon](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/04/14/students-and-community-collaborate-pitch-and-win-prizes-at-2026-lobo-hackathon/) - For just twenty-four hours, participants from the University of New Mexico and the community gathered at the Lobo Rainforest where 18 teams formed to fast-track and collaborate on developing their ideas. Teams refined ideas aimed at solving real-world problems, utilizing a technology, or creating something entirely new. This year’s event also provided a 3D printing
- [The Sklar Catalyst and Acceleration Fund Gives Back to the Rainforest Ecosystem](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/04/08/the-sklar-catalyst-and-acceleration-fund-gives-back-to-the-rainforest-ecosystem/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) is proud to announce the establishment of The Sklar Catalyst and Acceleration Fund, a new initiative designed to support the next generation of innovators. Inspired by the Wellborn Gap Fund, the new fund is the vision of Dr. Larry Sklar, a prolific UNM inventor, National Academy of Inventors Fellow, and co-founder
- [9 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies for January, February, and March](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/04/03/9-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-for-january-february-and-march/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued nine U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, and March for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2026 fiscal third quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Second Route 66 Centennial Seminar Explores Where Heritage Meets High-Tech](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/04/01/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 Route 66 Centennial, the seminar aims to build connections and bridges across New Mexico’s creative ecosystem, engaging technologists and artists whose collaborative work drives entrepreneurial
- [Inventor Spotlight - Falko Schoeneweiss, MS, RN, CCRN](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/04/01/inventor-spotlight-schoeneweiss/) - Nurse Educator – Simulation College of Nursing The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application Healthcare safety tray Healthcare Safety Tray Research areas include: Healthcare safety Task-based pedagogical training Home security Canine training
- [Japanese Researchers Partner with UNMRI for Pitching and Entrepreneurial Training](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/03/24/japanese-researchers-partner-with-unmri-for-pitching-and-entrepreneurial-training/) - This past February, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) welcomed five university PhD researchers from Japan, representing the University of Yamanashi, the Kyushu Institute of Technology, and the Osaka Metropolitan University. Organized and led by Eri Hoshi, CEO of KOSEI, LLC (Knowledge Transfer of Sports, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation), the visit provided the group with intensive training in
- [The University of New Mexico Ranks on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/03/20/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). Released annually, the Top 100 U.S. Universities ranking highlights and celebrates U.S. academic institutions that play a significant role in advancing innovation through the critical step of
- [Carbon Swarm Brings New Mexico Innovation to SXSW in Austin](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/03/18/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 and Planetary Insights, LLC, the company showcased its autonomous drone technology designed to detect, locate, and measure methane leaks. By navigating complex and dangerous terrains,
- [NMEDD University Team Awardees Present Progress at UNM Rainforest Forum](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/02/02/nmedd-university-team-awardees-present-progress-at-unm-rainforest-forum/) - On January 29, the UNM Rainforest Forum was hosted at the Lobo Rainforest Building to highlight the progress of awardees from the NMEDD Research University Team Pilot Program. This state-funded initiative was designed to support the commercialization of science- and technology-based research created at New Mexico universities. The panel discussion was moderated by Nora Meyers
- [Japanese University Group Trains with UNM Rainforest Innovations on Technology Transfer](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/11/20/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 in university technology transfer as well as strategies for supporting economic development initiatives. The group was organized and led by Eri Hoshi, the Co-Founder of
- [Creative People, Creative Places: UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Route 66 Centennial Seminar](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/03/03/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 Road, the event brought together a multidisciplinary panel to explore the intersection of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). This series aims to build
- [Innovate New Mexico Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Statewide Research Collaboration](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/03/03/innovate-new-mexico-celebrates-10th-anniversary-of-statewide-research-collaboration/) - Albuquerque, NM – March 3, 2026 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of Innovate New Mexico, a landmark collaboration of major research institutions across the state that promotes and annually reasserts the state’s commitment to collaboration in support of innovation that benefits all New Mexicans. The anniversary is marked today with the 10th Innovate
- [10th Annual Technology Showcase Connects NM Labs, Universities and the Public](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/03/02/10th-annual-technology-showcase-connects-nm-labs-universities-and-the-public/) - Innovate New Mexico is set to host its 10th annual technology showcase on March 3 at the Lobo Rainforest Building, highlighting the state’s position as a leader in science and technology. This event brings together all the key players driving innovation in New Mexico; entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, startup founders, the business community, and more. In
- [Inventor Spotlight - Xiang Xue, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/03/01/inventor-spotlight-xue/) - Associate Professor Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Member, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer Research areas include: Studying how metals like iron and manganese affect inflammation and cancer progression Exploring how environmental exposures, such as cadmium and microplastics, impact colon
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Showcases New UNM Research for Entrepreneurs and Investors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/02/06/unm-rainforest-innovations-showcases-new-unm-research-for-entrepreneurs-and-investors/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations recently hosted its annual showcase, “Calling All Science & Engineering Entrepreneurs and Investors.” The event connects university research with the business community, providing investors with a first look at some of the latest innovations emerging from the University of New Mexico. The featured presentations included: Probing quantum dots with photonic nano jets
- [MRN, UNM, and VA Research the Effects of Using CO2 to Stimulate Brain Waste Removal](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/01/29/mrn-unm-and-va-research-the-effects-of-using-co2-to-stimulate-brain-waste-removal/) - Collaborative research among the Mind Research Network (MRN), The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is exploring how using controlled, rhythmic CO2 exposure can treat neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s by stimulating the brain’s natural waste-removal system. Sephira Ryman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the department of Neurology (UNM/MRN),
- [2025 Fall UNM Business and Economic Summit Highlights New Mexico’s Entrepreneurial Future](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/11/26/2025-fall-unm-business-and-economic-summit-highlights-new-mexicos-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 New Mexico and the region. This year’s theme, “New Mexico the Entrepreneurial,” drew inspiration from Right to Start’s national campaign “America the Entrepreneurial,” which calls
- [Inventor Spotlight - Heng E. Zuo, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/02/01/inventor-spotlight-zuo/) - Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering Optical Science and Engineering (OSE) Program The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application A Low-Cost Environmental Testing Apparatus A Process Using Advanced Laser Manufacturing to Micro-Engineer Ceramic Matrix Composites with Enhanced Performance Research areas include: Ultrafast laser advanced manufacturing and process engineering Finite Element Modeling (FEM) of
- [Local Startup EquiSeq Receives Second Issued Patent](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/01/05/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.
- [UNM Inventor Eric Prossnitz Named 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/12/11/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 the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. Together, the 2025 class hold more than 5,300 U.S. patents and include recipients of the Nobel Prize,
- [13 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/01/05/13-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 of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2026 fiscal second quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Local Startup Daisy Genomics Raises $2.5M to Scale Locally](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/01/05/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.
- [Five UNM Startups Among 19 Companies Awarded NMEDD Science and Technology Grants](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/12/19/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 Mexico, including TS-Nano, Zenthos Energy, Sandia Medical Technologies, Shearit, and YEEO Eco-Safe. This was the most competitive grant cycle since the awards were established in
- [Inventor Spotlight - Rama Gullapalli, MD, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/01/01/inventor-spotlight-gullapalli/) - 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 Application Device and Methods to Measure Dynamic States in a Cell or in Cellular Components Research areas include: Metabolic (dysfunction) associated steatotic liver disease Environmental
- [Executive’s Desk: Why New Mexico is a national leader in entrepreneurship](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/12/16/executives-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 major beneficiary. Taking that leadership to new levels of recognition depends in part on seeing both the state and city as centers of extraordinary assets
- [2025 Pitch Deck Competition Winners Announced](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/12/08/2025-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 co-hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) and the UNM Innovation Academy. The competition provides a platform for student entrepreneurs to present their early-stage companies and
- [Reflections on the Purpose and Impact of Tech Transfer from the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s Executive Director](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/12/02/reflections-on-the-purpose-and-impact-of-tech-transfer-from-the-bayh-dole-coalitions-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 of being a part of a field that improves lives, upholds strong ethical values, and carries forward a legacy of innovation. See the excerpt below
- [Advancing Innovation Together: Why Work with UNM Rainforest Innovations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/11/25/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 The University of New Mexico (UNM), we work to protect and commercialize technologies developed at UNM by filing patents and copyrights and transferring them to
- [Rainforest Accelerator Program Concludes 2025 Fall Cohort](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/11/24/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 of University of New Mexico faculty and post-doctoral or graduate students to go outside of their laboratories and into the marketplace where they can learn
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces Awardees Receiving 2026 Gap Funding](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/10/31/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-awardees-receiving-2026-gap-funding/) - The Wellborn Gap Fund, recently named after UNM Rainforest Innovations’ first president Charles Wellborn, provides funding to support the advancement and commercialization of innovative technologies developed at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The Wellborn Gap Fund bridges the funding gap many university technologies face as they transition from research to commercialization. It addresses the
- [2025 Fall Rainforest Pitch Competition Winners Announced](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/11/13/2025-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 draws entrepreneurial students to pitch their innovative business ideas, competing for and winning cash prizes to bring their ventures to life. This semester’s winners included:
- [Charles I. Wellborn Steps Down After 30 Years of Service](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/11/11/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 first President and CEO (1995-2000), Chuck took on the challenge of building The University of New Mexico’s technology transfer program from the ground up, establishing
- [Local Startup BennuBio Acquired by Precision Cell Systems](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/10/15/local-startup-bennubio-acquired-by-precision-cell-systems/) - Albuquerque-based BennuBio, Inc., a company founded to commercialize innovative flow cytometry technology developed at the University of New Mexico, has been acquired by Precision Cell Systems (PCS), a medical technology firm headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. BennuBio’s breakthrough technology expands the power of flow cytometry by enabling the analysis of samples regardless of
- [Nine U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in July, August, September](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/09/30/nine-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-july-august-september/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued nine U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of July, August and September for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2026 fiscal first quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [NMTEEP and City of Santa Fe Recognized for Excellence in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/09/30/nmteep-and-city-of-santa-fe-recognized-for-excellence-in-entrepreneurial-and-small-business-development/) - The “New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program & City of Santa Fe Tribal Liaison Spinoff” has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Award, presented at the New Mexico IDEA Economic Development Excellence Awards on September 25th. Hosted annually by New Mexico IDEA, the Economic Development Excellence Awards celebrates
- [New Mexico SBIR/STTR Matching Grants Support Local Startups, Including Shearit](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/09/17/new-mexico-sbir-sttr-matching-grants-support-local-startups-including-shearit/) - In August, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced the recipients of its SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program. Among the awardees was local startup Shearit, LLC who received a $50,000 state matching grant. The funding will support the development of Shearit’s Lamiflo™, a first-in-class, non-drug therapy that physically increases blood flow to the brain during strokes
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Showcases Quantum Technologies during IEEE Quantum Week](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/09/15/unm-rainforest-innovations-showcases-quantum-technologies-during-ieee-quantum-week/) - Albuquerque, NM – UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted a showcase last week highlighting cutting-edge quantum research and technologies developed at the University of New Mexico (UNM). As part of the IEEE Quantum Week 2025, the showcase highlighted UNM innovations leveraging the peculiar properties of quantum systems such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum coherence. These fundamentals enable
- [CTSC Translational Lab Enables Breakthrough in RNA Sequencing Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/08/27/ctsc-translational-lab-enables-breakthrough-in-rna-sequencing-technology/) - A promising new method for detecting ribonucleic acids emerged from research conducted at the University of New Mexico Clinical and Translational Science Center’s (CTSC) Translational Lab. This innovation, filed as a patent application titled “Methods and Systems for Detecting Ribonucleic Acids,” was developed through collaborative efforts between CTSC lab personnel and UNM Health Sciences researcher
- [Collaborations Thrive Between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The University of New Mexico and UNM Rainforest Innovations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/08/21/collaborations-thrive-between-the-u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-the-university-of-new-mexico-and-unm-rainforest-innovations/) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and The University of New Mexico (UNM) have maintained a collaborative partnership for nearly 30 years, resulting in jointly owned patents from shared research and the development of startups spurred by that research. The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research & Development (ORD) oversees the
- [Third Cohort of the Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Native American Veterans Off to a Strong Start](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/08/13/third-cohort-of-the-entrepreneur-bootcamp-for-native-american-veterans-off-to-a-strong-start/) - The University of New Mexico, UNM Rainforest Innovations, and Hesperus are partnering for the third Cohort of the Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Native American Veterans. This partnership began in spring of 2023, and since then, the partners have successfully brought the bootcamp and entrepreneurial training to Native American veterans throughout the Southwest United States for three
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Names Donna Riley Vice Chair of Board of Directors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/07/25/unm-rainforest-innovations-names-donna-riley-vice-chair-of-board-of-directors/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is pleased to announce that Dr. Donna Riley, the Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing at the University of New Mexico (UNM) has been named Vice Chair of the UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors. She succeeds Dr. James Holloway, who was recently appointed President of the University of
- [Lobo Rainforest Welcomes NM Bioscience Authority to the Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/08/01/lobo-rainforest-welcomes-nm-bioscience-authority-to-the-building/) - The New Mexico Bioscience Authority (NMBSA), the state’s leading public-private partnership for growing the bioscience industry, is officially joining the Lobo Rainforest Building on August 1. This is a great addition to the community, bringing even more expertise and energy to downtown Albuquerque’s innovation hub. Created in 2017, the NMBSA brings together partners from state
- [WellRx as a National Model for Social Determinants of Health](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/07/25/wellrx-as-a-national-model-for-social-determinants-of-health/) - The WellRx screening questionnaire, developed by a team of clinicians and researchers at the University of New Mexico and piloted in Albuquerque, has become a nationally recognized model for integrating social determinants of health screening into a clinical care setting. Healthcare providers struggle to provide adequate care for patients who face socioeconomic challenges. Addressing social
- [Albuquerque Startup YEEO Eco-Safe Scaling Insect Control Innovation in New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/07/23/albuquerque-startup-yeeo-eco-safe-scaling-insect-control-innovation-in-new-mexico/) - YEEO Eco-Safe, Inc., a startup headquartered in Albuquerque, is working to commercialize an environmentally friendly insect control technology developed at the University of New Mexico. Their product uses yeast-encapsulated essential oils to specifically target and kill mosquito larvae without harming pollinators and other important animals. The company’s decision to stay in New Mexico was influenced
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces FY2025 Year-End Metrics](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/07/22/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-fy2025-year-end-metrics/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development organization, has wrapped up another successful fiscal year. Metrics for technology-transfer and commercialization activities from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, included 94 invention disclosures and 63 new U.S. patent applications filed. There was a significant increase in the issuance of
- [Phase 1 Clinical Trial Set to Begin for UNM-Developed Alzheimer’s Vaccine](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/07/21/phase-1-clinical-trial-set-to-begin-for-unm-developed-alzheimers-vaccine/) - The University of New Mexico has received critical early-phase funding to support the launch of a clinical trial for a new Alzheimer’s vaccine, developed by scientists at the University of New Mexico and exclusively licensed to TheraVac Biologics, Inc. The Phase 1a/1b trial, supported in part by a $1 million grant from the Alzheimer’s Association’s
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Welcomes Three New Board Members](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/07/02/unm-rainforest-innovations-welcomes-three-new-board-members/) - Recently, UNM Rainforest Innovations welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors. The Board plays a crucial role in guiding the organization in its mission to support the University of New Mexico and its partners as the source for innovation management and commercial development in strategic areas of service to the University. These areas
- [12 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in April, May, & June](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/07/01/12-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-april-may-june/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued twelve U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of April, May, and June for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in
- [New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program Undergoes Transition and Evolution as Current Funding Comes to Close](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/05/20/new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program-undergoes-transition-and-evolution-as-current-funding-comes-to-close/) - In April 2022, UNM Rainforest Innovations was awarded an $800,000 American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help break down barriers and generate opportunity through entrepreneurship in historically underserved communities in New Mexico with a primary focus on coal-impacted tribal communities. Over the past 3 years, the
- [UNM Rainforest Forum Showcases and Celebrates the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/05/20/unm-rainforest-forum-showcases-and-celebrates-the-new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program/) - For the past three years, the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Program (NMTEEP) has been working with Liaisons in various tribal, rural, and coal-impacted communities throughout the state of New Mexico, with a focus on coal-impacted communities. As entrepreneurs themselves and active members in their communities, the Tribal Liaisons have engaged in discovery sessions, served as
- [EDD Opening SBIR Matching Grant Applications on May 20](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/05/16/edd-opening-sbir-matching-grant-applications-on-may-20/) - The New Mexico Economic Development Department has announced that applications for the FY26 SBIR Matching Grant will open on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Learn more in their press release below and on the EDD website here: https://edd.newmexico.gov/pr/edd-announces-matching-grants-in-science-technology-opening-soon/ EDD announces matching grants in science & technology opening soon SBIR Matching Grant Applications Open on May 20
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Celebrates Patents and Pioneers in Research at the 2025 Innovation Awards](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/05/02/unm-rainforest-innovations-celebrates-patents-and-pioneers-in-research-at-the-2025-innovation-awards/) - On April 29, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) hosted its annual Innovation Awards at the Lobo Rainforest, welcoming over 100 guests. This event celebrates the innovative achievements of University of New Mexico (UNM) faculty, staff, and students who have received issued U.S. patents, trademarks, or registered copyrights over the past year. There were 45 inventor honorees
- [2025 Advanced Energy Awards Supports Local Startups with $3.36M in Grants](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/04/23/2025-advanced-energy-awards-supports-local-startups-with-3-36m-in-grants/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations was proud to host the 2025 New Mexico Advanced Energy Awards program at the Lobo Rainforest, in partnership with the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Officer of Science and Technology. Now in its second year, the state-funded initiative awarded $3.36 million in non-dilutive grants to seven promising startups advancing energy technology. Awardees
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/05/01/unm-rainforest-innovations-celebrates-30-year-of-innovation/) - This year marks the 30th anniversary of UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), founded in 1995 as a nonprofit to protect technologies developed at the University of New Mexico and facilitate the transfer of these innovations to the marketplace. Initially launched with just two staff members, it has grown into a highly successful technology-transfer and economic-development program.
- [TS-Nano Secures $700K Canadian Grant to Advance Eco-Friendly Cement Tech](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/04/21/ts-nano-secures-700k-canadian-grant-to-advance-eco-friendly-cement-tech/) - TS-Nano, a startup spun out of the University of New Mexico (UNM) and headquartered at Albuquerque’s BioScience Center, is making waves in the oil and gas sector with its eco-friendly cement additive technology. Backed by a CAD $700,000 grant from Emissions Reduction Alberta, the company is conducting field trials in Canada of its nano-modified polymer
- [The University of New Mexico Ranks on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/04/17/the-university-of-new-mexico-ranks-on-top-100-u-s-universities-granted-utility-patents-in-2024/) - The University of New Mexico has ranked #53 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Released annually, the Top 100 U.S. Universities ranking highlights and celebrates U.S. academic institutions that play a large role in advancing innovation through the critical step
- [2025 Lobo Hackathon Fast-Tracks Ideas and Awards $19k in Cash Prizes](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/04/14/2025-lobo-hackathon-fast-tracks-ideas-and-awards-19k-in-cash-prizes/) - On April 10 and 11, participants from the University of New Mexico (UNM) gathered at the Lobo Rainforest where 13 teams formed to fast-track and collaborate on developing their ideas. During the two-day Lobo Hackathon, teams worked diligently to refine and develop their ideas that addressed a problem, utilized a technology, or created something entirely
- [Local startup Pajarito Powder Secures Funding by Hyundai and Kia to Advance Hydrogen Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/04/15/local-startup-pajarito-powder-secures-funding-by-hyundai-and-kia-to-advance-hydrogen-technology/) - Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Corporation have invested in Albuquerque-based start-up company Pajarito Powder which concluded the start-up’s B-3 funding round to further advance its hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyzer catalyst technologies. This follows a $4.5 million lead investment by Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies and prior backing from Bekaert Corporation. Hyundai has been a repeat investor
- [12 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in January, February, & March](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/03/27/12-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-january-february-march/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued twelve U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, & March for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2025 fiscal year third quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in
- [Entrepreneurial Researchers Present Their Novel Projects at the Spring Rainforest Accelerator Final Session](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/03/25/entrepreneurial-researchers-present-their-novel-projects-at-the-spring-rainforest-accelerator-final-session/) - On March 24, seven teams of entrepreneurial researchers presented their innovative projects during the final session of the Spring Rainforest Accelerator. The Rainforest Accelerator Program, administered by UNM Rainforest Innovations, supports teams of University of New Mexico faculty and/or post-doctoral or graduate students to go outside of their laboratories and into the marketplace where they
- [Circular Genomics Partners with Lilly Gateway Labs to Enhance Alzheimer's Diagnostics](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/03/24/circular-genomics-partners-with-lilly-gateway-labs-to-enhance-alzheimers-diagnostics/) - Circular Genomics, a New Mexico-based startup specializing in circular RNA biomarkers for neurology and psychiatry, has announced its move to the Lilly Gateway Labs innovation hub in San Diego. The company’s selection is based on its promising circRNA platform technologies and diagnostic programs targeting neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. In partnership with Eli Lilly and
- [Innovate New Mexico Fosters Collaboration Among Research Institutions in the State](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/03/10/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 online and in-person, included investors, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, local start-up companies, and members of the business community. Held at the Event Center at Sandia Golf
- [The University of New Mexico Ranks on Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/03/11/the-university-of-new-mexico-ranks-on-top-100-worldwide-universities-granted-utility-patents-in-2024/) - ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. March 11, 2025— The University of New Mexico (UNM) has ranked #93 on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Released annually by the Academy since 2013, the Top 100 Worldwide Universities List ranks the top universities holding U.S.
- [UNMRI Hires Tribal Liaison for the City of Santa Fe](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/02/28/unmri-hires-tribal-liaison-for-the-city-of-santa-fe/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations in partnership with the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Department has hired Deborah Torres to serve as the Tribal Liaison for the City of Santa Fe and surrounding communities. Deborah Torres is a dedicated advocate for New Mexico’s tribal communities, with extensive experience in tourism, legislative affairs, and community development. As
- [Osazda Energy Receives SBIR Phase II Matching Grant to Advance Solar Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/02/25/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 technologies. The company’s product enhances solar panels by providing solar-cell-crack-tolerant metallization, making them more resilient to extreme weather. In addition, Osazda is advancing a software
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Visitors from Osaka Metropolitan University and Kyushu Institute of Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/02/25/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 sessions and presentations focused on best practices in university technology transfer and economic development. Led by Eri Hoshi, Co-Founder of KOSEI, LLC (Knowledge Transfer of
- [UNMRI Renames Gap Fund After First President Chuck Wellborn](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/02/13/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. Mr. Wellborn, the first president of UNMRI, played a pivotal role in the organization’s development and success, helping shape its efforts in technology commercialization. After
- [UNM Research Reveals Alarming Levels of Microplastics in the Human Brain](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/02/13/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, published in Nature Medicine, analyzed tissue samples from 47 cadavers and found that brain tissue contained roughly ten times more microplastics than liver and kidney
- [UNM Faculty Unveil Latest Technologies at UNMRI Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/02/12/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 welcome address from Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of UNMRI, followed by presentations from nine UNM faculty researchers. The technology presentations
- [Inventor Spotlight - Suzanne Burns, PhD, OTR/L](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/12/01/inventor-spotlight-burns/) - 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 user experience testing for people with disabilities Technology-enhanced interventions for under-invested communities Accessible design
- [Inventor Spotlight - Adam Hecht, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/11/01/inventor-spotlight-hecht/) - Professor Department of Nuclear Engineering The University of New Mexico Issued U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) 8,242,456, Noncollimated 3D Radioactive Source Localization Technique, issued August 14, 2012 10,249,780, High Quality AlSb for Radiation Detection, issued April 2, 2019 Pending U.S. Patent Application (UNM-Affiliated) Plenoptic Imaging Assisted Tomography Research areas include: Radiation detection for nonproliferation Producing nuclear
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ahmed Telbany, MD, MPH ](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/10/01/inventor-spotlight-telbany/) - Fellow Physician Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology School of Medicine The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) BowelSense: A Smart Toilet Attachment Research areas include: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Colorectal cancer
- [Inventor Spotlight - Nathan T. Morrell, MD ](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/06/01/inventor-spotlight-morrell/) - Tenured Associate Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Program The University of New Mexico Active Startup: Sandia Medical Technologies, Inc. Pending U.S. Patent Application (UNM-Affiliated) Implantable Trapezium Prosthetic for Arthritis in the Thumb CMC Joint Research areas include: Surgical treatments for thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis Hand/wrist implant arthroplasties Carpal instability Upper extremity
- [Inventor Spotlight - Judy Cannon, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/04/01/inventor-spotlight-cannon/) - Professor Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Department of Pathology The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application (UNM-Affiliated) Tumor Therapy Compositions and Methods Research areas include: Immunology T cell migration Cell signaling Computational modeling
- [Inventor Spotlight - Matthew Campen, PhD, MSPH](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/02/01/inventor-spotlight-campen/) - Distinguished Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Co-Director Clinical and Translational Sciences Center The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Device and Methods to Measure Dynamic States in a Cell or in Cellular Components Standing Wave Acoustics for Nanoplastics Separations (SWANS) Research areas include: Environmental health and toxicology Micro- and nano-plastics Wildfire smoke
- [Inventor Spotlight - Dongchang Chen, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/03/01/inventor-spotlight-chen/) - Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Over-Stoichiometric Earth-Abundant Transition Metal-Based Cation Disordered Rock Salts as High-Energy Density Li-ion Battery Materials Earth-Abundant Over-Stoichiometric Disordered Rock Salts for High-Performance Li-Ion Battery and Na-Ion Battery Cathodes Fiber-Optics-Based Spectroscopic Sensing of Battery Systems Multimodal Spectro-Microscopic Imaging of
- [Inventor Spotlight - Sungjin Kim, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/09/01/inventor-spotlight-kim/) - Assistant Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Design of Recyclable 3D-Printable Preceramic Thermosets Using Dynamic Crosslinking Upcycling Plastics Toward 3D-Printable Bioinspired Functional Organic-Inorganic Dynamic Polymer Network with Hierarchical Dynamic Bonds From Greenhouse Gas to Green Building Material: Mineralizing Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Cool Roof
- [Inventor Spotlight - Nick J. Carroll, PhD ](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/05/01/inventor-spotlight-carroll/) - Associate Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering The University of New Mexico Active Startups: BennuBio, Inc., TS-Nano, Inc. Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Intrinsically Disordered Proteins for Extraction of Nucleic Acids Frequency Controlled Mechanical Actuator with Microfluidic Flow for Generation of 3D Microgel for Cell Culturing Microfluidic Fabrication of Infused Silica Microspheres CO2 –
- [Inventor Spotlight - Maryam Hojati, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/07/01/inventor-spotlight-hojati/) - Assistant Professor Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) 3D-Printable, Self-Reinforced Ultra-Ductile Cementitious Materials From Greenhouse Gas to Green Building Material: Mineralizing Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Cool Roof Coating Enhancing Carbon Dioxide Storage via Bio-Inspired Mineralization of Microspheres Using Ultrasonication and Bio-additives Research
- [Inventor Spotlight - Christos Argyropoulos MD, MS, PhD, FASN](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/08/01/inventor-spotlight-argyropoulos/) - Division Chief of Nephrology Department of Internal Medicine Lead, Participant & Clinical Interactions Clinical and Translational Science Center The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application (UNM-Affiliated) Methods and Systems for Detecting Ribonucleic Acids Research areas include: RNA biomarker discovery Computational pipelines for quantifying RNA in the field Big data analyses
- [Former CEO Reflects on the Rise of UNM Rainforest Innovations and its Pivotal Role Supporting Innovation in New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/22/former-ceo-reflects-on-the-rise-of-unm-rainforest-innovations-and-its-pivotal-role-supporting-innovation-in-new-mexico/) - Chuck Wellborn, the former CEO of UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), wrote an op-ed piece for the Albuquerque Journal on the impact and innovation taking place at UNMRI. Mr. Wellborn practiced corporate law in New Mexico for nearly 30 years, including serving as President of the State Bar of New Mexico in 1982. After many years
- [Shuya Wei Recognized for Excellence in Tech with 2025 Women in Tech Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/22/shuya-wei-recognized-for-excellence-in-tech-with-2025-women-in-tech-award/) - The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 New Mexico Women in Tech Awards, celebrating women who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and community impact within the state’s technology sector. Among the honorees is Shuya Wei, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University
- [Highlights from the 2025 Business & Economic Summit and New Mexico’s National Leadership in Entrepreneurship](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/21/highlights-from-the-2025-business-economic-summit-and-new-mexicos-national-leadership-in-entrepreneurship/) - Albuquerque, New Mexico – On January 14, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted its annual UNM Business & Economic Summit centered around the theme “New Mexico: A National Leader in Entrepreneurship.” There were over 230 attendees gathered, both in-person at the Lobo Rainforest and online via Zoom, to hear seven panel discussions and three guest speakers. To
- [Mytegia Lee Recognized as One of Albuquerque Business First’s 2025 Women of Influence](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/16/mytegia-lee-recognized-as-one-of-albuquerque-business-firsts-2025-women-of-influence/) - Mytegia Lee, a dedicated Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP) and Executive Director of Southwest Native Assets Coalition, has been selected as one the 2025 Women of Influence honorees by the Albuquerque Business First. For many years, Mytegia has worked to empower rural communities in Western New Mexico, providing essential
- [The New Mexico Economic Development Department Welcomes Applications for Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/13/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 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. Through
- [Tribal Liaison Heather Gomez Reflects on Progress: Advancing Entrepreneurship in the Jicarilla Apache Nation](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/13/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 to witness and contribute to meaningful progress toward supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and fostering economic development in the Jicarilla Apache Nation. The year began with conferences
- [New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Program Teams Up with Santa Fe to Fund Tribal Liaison](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/06/new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-program-teams-up-with-santa-fe-to-fund-tribal-liaison/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) is partnering with the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development to fund a Tribal Liaison position aimed at supporting tribal entrepreneurs in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas. This two-year initiative seeks to address the unique challenges faced by Native American entrepreneurs, helping them start and grow successful businesses.
- [Hear from Gabriel P. López, PhD on the Importance of Disclosing Inventions and Protecting Intellectual Property](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/06/hear-from-gabriel-p-lopez-phd-on-the-importance-of-disclosing-inventions-and-protecting-intellectual-property/) - Hear from one of UNM’s most prolific innovators, Gabriel P. López, PhD, on the importance of disclosing inventions and protecting intellectual property at the University of New Mexico through the technology transfer office, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI). Dr. López is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and serves as interim
- [12 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/06/12-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 twelve U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of October, November & December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2025 fiscal year second quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in
- [Rising Entrepreneurs Shine at the 2024 Pitch Deck Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/12/09/rising-entrepreneurs-shine-at-the-2024-pitch-deck-competition/) - Last week, teams of university students pitched their innovative business and startup ideas at the Lobo Rainforest Building, walking away with cash prizes to help support their entrepreneurial pursuits. The 2024 Pitch Deck Competition, co-hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) and the UNM Innovation Academy, provided a platform for student entrepreneurs to pitch their early-stage
- [Inventor Spotlight - Jane Lehr, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2025/01/01/inventor-spotlight-jane-lehr-phd/) - Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application (UNM-Affiliated) Optically Switched Circuit Breaker with Cascaded Transistor Topology Planar Transient Voltage Probes for Printed Circuit Boards and Methods for Forming Research areas include: Pulsed power Electromagnetics Microwaves
- [The University of New Mexico Announces 2024 National Academy of Inventor Fellow Angela Wandinger-Ness](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/12/10/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 10th, 2024. NAI Fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors and this year’s class is comprised of 170 exceptional individuals. The full list
- [The Right to Start Initiative Expands to 34 States to Support Entrepreneurship](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/12/09/the-right-to-start-initiative-expands-to-34-states-to-support-entrepreneurship/) - Right to Start, a national movement to make entrepreneurship more accessible, announces their growth to 34 states with over 400 organizations signing their Statement of Principles highlighting entrepreneurship as a national priority. See their announcement below and learn more on their website at www.righttostart.org. Right to Start’s National Footprint Grows to 34 States Right to
- [Hear from Jeremy Edwards, PhD on the Importance of Disclosing Inventions and Protecting Intellectual Property](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/12/02/hear-from-jeremy-edwards-phd-on-the-importance-of-disclosing-inventions-and-protecting-intellectual-property/) - Hear from one of UNM’s most prolific innovators, Jeremy Edwards, PhD, on the importance of disclosing inventions and protecting intellectual property at the University of New Mexico through the technology transfer office, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI). Dr. Edwards received his Ph.D. in bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, and completed postdoctoral training in
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ivan Deutsch, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/12/01/inventor-spotlight-ivan-deutsch-phd/) - Distinguished and Regents’ Professor Department of Physics and Astronomy Director, Center for Quantum Information and Control The University of New Mexico Issued U.S. Patent (UNM-Affiliated) 9,934,469, Method and Apparatus for Quantum Information Processing Using Entangled Neutral- Atom Qubits, issued April 3, 2018 Pending U.S. Patent Application (UNM-Affiliated) Fault tolerant quantum computation in spin systems using
- [UNM Recognized with 2024 IEP Innovation Award for Advancing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/11/13/unm-recognized-with-2024-iep-innovation-award-for-advancing-entrepreneurship-and-economic-development/) - The University of New Mexico (UNM) has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) Innovation Award by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) for its outstanding contributions to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-based economic development. UNM has implemented a multi-faceted approach to support entrepreneurship both on campus and across
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces 2023 Gap Funding for Four Proposals](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/10/28/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-2023-gap-funding-for-four-proposals/) - The UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Gap Fund @ UNM Committee has announced four proposals chosen for FY2023 gap funding. The Gap Fund @ UNM works to support the development of UNM technology to increase its chances of being successfully licensed by industry or a startup company. This year marks the twelfth call for proposals for early-stage,
- [The Gap Fund @ UNM Supports Successful Outcomes for University Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/07/25/the-gap-fund-unm-supports-successful-outcomes-for-university-technology/) - One of the major challenges university inventors face when commercializing their technology is the prototype funding gap. This void lies between early-stage research and the point where a technology is ready for the marketplace. A valuable resource to help close this gap and support industry licensing or investment funding of start-up companies is technology-to-market funding
- [Student Entrepreneurs Shine at Fall 2024 Rainforest Pitch Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/11/12/student-entrepreneurs-shine-at-fall-2024-rainforest-pitch-competition/) - On November 6 at Bow and Arrow Brewery, the UNM Innovation Academy, in collaboration with UNM Rainforest Innovations, recognized the outstanding student entrepreneurs in the Fall 2024 Rainforest Student Pitch Competition. The competition provides a platform for student entrepreneurs from across New Mexico to present their innovative business ideas. A special thank you to the
- [Tribal Liaison Mytegia Lee: Fostering an Environment Where Entrepreneurs can Thrive in Indian Country and Beyond](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/11/06/tribal-liaison-mytegia-lee-fostering-an-environment-where-entrepreneurs-can-thrive-in-indian-country-and-beyond/) - Over the past two and a half years, Mytegia Lee has been serving as a tribal liaison for UNM Rainforest Innovation’s New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP). In this role, Mytegia has engaged in many activities to support and promote small businesses and entrepreneurs in Gallup, New Mexico and surrounding communities in Northwestern New
- [Inventor Spotlight - Meilian Liu, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/11/01/inventor-spotlight-meilian-liu-phd/) - Professor Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Member, Autophagy, Inflammation & Metabolism Center The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Application (UNM-Affiliated) Ameliorating Diet-Induced Insulin Resistance by Inducing High- Thermogenic Adipocytes Research areas include: Signal integration and communication mechanisms in adipocyte development and metabolism Fat hormone mediated intro- and inter-organ communication
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces Awardees Receiving 2025 Gap Funding](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/10/30/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-awardees-receiving-2025-gap-funding/) - The Gap Fund @ UNM provides funding to support the advancement and commercialization of innovative technologies developed at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The goal of the program is to increase the likelihood of technologies being successfully licensed by industry or a startup company. This year marks the fourteenth call for proposals aimed at
- [The Journey to Grow Your Business Series in Dulce Supports Local Entrepreneurs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/10/29/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 success here in Dulce, New Mexico. Since August 26, community members interested in business growth and development have been gathering twice a month to participate
- [Local Startup Circular Genomics Launches MindLight™—The First Biomarker Test for SSRI Response Prediction](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/10/24/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 major depressive disorder. By identifying the likelihood of a positive response through a simple blood test, MindLight enables physicians to personalize treatment plans quickly, potentially starting
- [UNMRI’s Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program Wins National Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/10/21/unmris-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 projects that not only exemplify excellence in promoting diversity, equity and including but also make meaningful strides toward fostering equitable opportunities within communities. The NMTEEP
- [Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship: Highlights from the Second EBV-NAV Bootcamp](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/10/11/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 veterans in New Mexico and the broader Southwest Region. This three-phase program empowers participants by equipping them with the essential tools and knowledge to thrive
- [Revolutionizing Energy: Flow Aluminum's Promising Advances in Aluminum-CO2 Battery Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/10/07/revolutionizing-energy-flow-aluminums-promising-advances-in-aluminum-co2-battery-technology/) - Flow Aluminum, a startup in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has made a major breakthrough in its aluminum-CO2 battery technology after successful tests at the Battery Innovation Center (BIC). The company has confirmed that its battery chemistry works well in a practical pouch cell design, showing it could be a high-performance, cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This
- [Lisa Kuuttila Joins the New Mexico Bioscience Authority Board to Foster Local Innovation and Economic Growth](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/09/30/lisa-kuuttila-joins-the-new-mexico-bioscience-authority-board-to-foster-local-innovation-and-economic-growth/) - Lisa Kuuttila has joined the Board of Directors for the New Mexico Bioscience Authority (NMBSA), bringing with her a wealth of experience in technology commercialization and economic development. As President & CEO of UNM Rainforest Innovations since 2003, Lisa has played a pivotal role in fostering innovation and collaboration in New Mexico’s bioscience sector. With
- [Students @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Joshua Zamora-Griego](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/09/30/students-unm-rainforest-innovations-joshua-zamora-griego/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations hires student interns each semester to assist in supporting technology transfer and catalyzing economic development at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The internship program, which has now trained over two hundred students from across campus, teaches students excellent professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and
- [9 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in July, August, September](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/09/30/9-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-july-august-september/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued nine U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of July, August and September for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2025 fiscal first quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [ShearIT Secures $490k NIH Grant for Stroke Treatment Research](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/09/26/shearit-secures-490k-nih-grant-for-stroke-treatment-research/) - A local startup, ShearIT, LLC, has been awarded $490k in funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to support their Phase I (proof of concept) research for their utilization patented compound, Lamiflo™, and its effectiveness in extending the ischemic penumbra in large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Lamiflo™ is a high molecular weight
- [Cultivating Change: Bidii Baby Foods’ Farmer-in-REZidence™ Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/09/13/cultivating-change-bidii-baby-foods-farmer-in-rezidence-program/) - Bidii Baby Foods LLC’s Farmer-in-REZidence™ program, now in its second year, is tailored to support young Indigenous farmers starting agribusinesses on Tribal Trust land. This unique incubator addresses the specific challenges of farming on “the rez,” where issues like land and water access, jurisdictional barriers, and capital constraints are prevalent. Land transfer processes are complicated
- [Hear from Mahmoud Taha, PhD on the Importance of Disclosing Inventions and Protecting Intellectual Property](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/09/06/hear-from-mahmoud-taha-phd-on-the-importance-of-disclosing-inventions-and-protecting-intellectual-property/) - Hear from one of UNM’s most prolific innovators, Mahmoud R. Taha, PhD, PE, on the importance of disclosing inventions and protecting intellectual property at the University of New Mexico through the technology transfer office, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI). Mahmoud R. Taha, PhD, PE, is a Distinguished Professor and Regents’ Lecturer in the University of New
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Geneva Stanton](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/30/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-geneva-stanton/) - Every semester, students from various academic backgrounds at the University of New Mexico (UNM) have the chance to participate in the internship program at UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI). This program provides an in-depth exploration of university technology transfer and commercialization, offering interns valuable insights into how academic research is transformed into practical applications. To date,
- [Strengthening New Mexico’s Small Business Ecosystem: UNM Rainforest Innovations and NMEDD JEDI Office Collaborate to Enhance Equity and Support for Native American Entrepreneurs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/28/strengthening-new-mexicos-small-business-ecosystem-unm-rainforest-innovations-and-nmedd-jedi-office-collaborate-to-enhance-equity-and-support-for-native-american-entrepreneurs/) - In August 2023, UNM Rainforest Innovations’ NM Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the NMEDD JEDI Office agreeing to work together to bring more justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into New Mexico’s small business and startup ecosystem. This effort included the sharing of information collected by NMTEEP’s tribal liaisons regarding
- [UNM MBA Grads to Launch MealsGuru: An Innovative Solution for Meal Planning and Grocery Budgeting](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/28/unm-mba-grads-to-launch-mealsguru-an-innovative-solution-for-meal-planning-and-grocery-budgeting/) - Mark Niederhaus Esteban and Dharish Totiger, who met while pursuing their MBA degrees at the University of New Mexico, have co-founded MealsGuru, an app designed to simplify meal planning and grocery shopping. MealsGuru aims to offer users personalized meal plan recommendations and budget management tools, with a focus on real-time price comparisons from grocery stores
- [2023 Lobo Hackathon Fast-tracks Ideas in Collaborative and Supportive Environment](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/20/2023-lobo-hackathon-fast-tracks-ideas-in-collaborative-and-supportive-environment/) - On April 13th and 14th, participants gathered at the Lobo Rainforest Building where they would take their innovative ideas and collaborate within teams to fast-track them to being realized. The Lobo Hackathon helps teams intensely focus and collaborate on improving an idea to address a problem, utilize a technology, or create something new. Participants included
- [Individually Owned Navajo Businesses Secure Funding through Artisan and Small Business Relief Grants](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/26/individually-owned-navajo-businesses-secure-funding-through-artisan-and-small-business-relief-grants/) - In early 2024, the Navajo Nation announced that applications were open for the Navajo Artisans and Navajo Small Business Relief Grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Over the past several months, since this announcement, UNM Rainforest Innovations tribal liaison, Mytegia Lee has been helping small business owners and artisans throughout Gallup, McKinley
- [Series A Funding Awarded to Nob Hill Therapeutics to Advance Breakthrough Respiratory Technologies](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/08/series-a-funding-awarded-to-nob-hill-therapeutics-to-advance-breakthrough-respiratory-technologies/) - Nob Hill Therapeutics, Inc. (NHT), an early-stage company developing innovative treatments for lung diseases, has secured $3 million in Series A funding led by Tramway Venture Partners, with participation from TCA Venture Group and VIC Technology Venture Development. This investment will advance NHT’s high-dose respiratory technologies and pre-investigational new drug studies. Chris Japp from Tramway
- [In Memory of Frank Martínez](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/19/in-memory-of-frank-martinez/) - Frank H. Martínez, 77, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and community servant, supporting local projects such as the Lobo Rainforest. Born on May 27, 1947, in South Martineztown, Albuquerque, Frank was the 14th of 16 children. He graduated from Albuquerque High School, earned
- [Hear from Bryce Chackerian, PhD on the Importance of Disclosing Inventions and Protecting Intellectual Property](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/06/hear-from-bryce-chackerian-phd-on-the-importance-of-disclosing-inventions-and-protecting-intellectual-property/) - Hear from one of UNM’s most prolific innovators, Bryce Chackerian, PhD, on the importance of disclosing inventions and protecting intellectual property at the University of New Mexico (UNM) through the technology transfer office, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI). Dr. Chackerian is a Jeffery Michael Gorvetzian Endowed Professor of Biomedical Research Excellence and Regents’ Professor & Vice
- [Raven Indigenous Capital Partners Joins the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/01/raven-indigenous-capital-partners-joins-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - Raven Indigenous Capital Partners has set down roots in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Lobo Rainforest Building. The venture firm, based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, works to help Indigenous communities and businesses create financial solutions for social, economic, and environmental challenges. Their mission is to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs with the capital and expertise
- [Five Businesses That Spawned from UNM Patents](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/01/five-businesses-that-spawned-from-unm-patents/) - Albuquerque Journal By Ryan Boetel, Journal Business Editor July 29, 2024 It’s s a matchmaker. But instead of shooting arrows like Cupid, the University of New Mexico Rainforest Innovations plays the tricky role of matching research professors and their patents with entrepreneurs, capital and other players in the New Mexico startup sector with each other.
- [UNMRI’s FY2024 Year-End Metrics Reveal Increases Across the Board](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/07/26/unmris-fy2024-year-end-metrics-reveal-increases-across-the-board/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development organization, has wrapped up another successful fiscal year. Metrics for technology-transfer and commercialization activities from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, included 92 invention disclosures, 70 new U.S. patent applications filed, and the issuance of 33 patents. All three of these
- [Heather Gomez Makes it to the Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finals](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/07/23/heather-gomez-makes-it-to-the-pow-wow-pitch-semi-finals/) - Heather Gomez, a Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP), has been chosen as a semi-finalist in a pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Dubbed the Pow Wow Pitch, this non-profit organization is dedicated to empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs by offering a secure and collaborative platform that fosters inspiration, education, mentorship, celebration, and
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Aliah Gibbs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/07/23/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-aliah-gibbs/) - University of New Mexico students from an array of academic disciplines join our internship program every year to learn about university technology transfer and commercialization here at UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI). The internship program, which has now trained nearly two hundred students, teaches students excellent professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Kaitlyn Stewart](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/28/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-kaitlyn-stewart/) - Students from many academic disciplines join our internship program at UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) to learn about university technology transfer and commercialization. They also develop professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law. Our featured intern this month is Kaitlyn Stewart. She plans to graduate in May with a
- [UNMRI Board Chair Sandra Begay Receives Distinguished Level Promotion at Sandia](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/07/16/unmri-board-chair-sandra-begay-receives-distinguished-level-promotion-at-sandia/) - Sandia National Laboratories has announced that 22 members of their Division 8000 staff members have been promoted to the Distinguished level, including UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Board Chair Sandra Begay. Promotion to the Distinguished level is reserved for remarkable staff members acknowledged as leading experts at the Labs and for demonstrating outstanding leadership in their professions.
- [How 5 UNM inventions could change the world](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/07/02/how-5-unm-inventions-could-change-the-world/) - By Carly Bowling | July 1, 2024 Every day, faculty at The University of New Mexico work to uncover the next technological frontier and expand our knowledge about the world. The research conducted at UNM has led to the creation of brand-new inventions that have been licensed by companies for use around the world. In
- [$250k Awarded to Ten Collaboration Seed Grant Awardees](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/07/02/250k-awarded-to-ten-collaboration-seed-grant-awardees/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations has announced the awardees of the 2024 UNM Health Sciences & Main Campus Research Collaboration Seed Grant. The pilot program was launched this past year to support research collaboration efforts and advance research at the University of New Mexico. The program received 19 early-stage research proposals and ten proposals were selected for
- [11 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in April, May, and June](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/07/02/11-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-april-may-and-june/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued 11 U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of April, May, & June for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2024 fiscal fourth quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [New UNMRI Startups to Receive Lucky Entrepreneur Coin™ in FY2025](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/06/26/new-unmri-startups-to-receive-lucky-entrepreneur-coin-in-fy2025/) - Starting July 1, UNM Rainforest Innovations will start giving out a Lucky Entrepreneur Coin™ to each newly founded startup company based on a University of New Mexico technology. Starting a new company is a rigorous endeavor and these coins will be a token of recognition for the hard work and determination it takes to start
- [Cecilia (Pacheco) Becenti Makes the 40 Under 40 List](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/06/17/cecilia-pacheco-becenti-makes-the-40-under-40-list/) - Cecilia (Pacheco) Becenti was recently inducted into the Albuquerque Business First’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. Every year a cohort of outstanding young professionals are highlighted for going above and beyond in their careers and for the support they provide to their communities. Cecilia Pacheco Becenti serves as the Program Manager for the New
- [Inventor Spotlight - Eirini Tsiropoulou, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/30/inventor-spotlight-eirini-tsiropoulou-phd/) - Associate Professor Computer Engineering Chair Director of Recruiting and Admissions Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of New Mexico Active Startup: IC Safety, LLC Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Authentication Protocols that Leverage Physical Unclonable Functions Resilient Wireless Heliostats Communication System Research areas include: Network economics Wireless networks Edge computing Smart grid systems
- [The University of New Mexico Ranks on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2023](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/06/04/the-university-of-new-mexico-ranks-on-top-100-u-s-universities-granted-utility-patents-in-2023/) - ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. June 4, 2024—The University of New Mexico (UNM) has ranked #61 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2023, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Published annually, this ranking serves to highlight and celebrate U.S. universities that play a large role in advancing innovation and invention
- [Reconnecting with Christian Slough, the newest member of the NM EDD’s Office of Strategy, Science & Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/30/reconnecting-with-christian-slough-the-newest-member-of-the-nm-edds-office-of-strategy-science-technology/) - In this series, we’re reconnecting with former interns at UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) to explore their professional journeys and career paths. This month we’re catching up with Christian Slough, the new Entrepreneurship Coordinator for the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Office of Strategy, Science, and Technology. His past roles range from supporting the Mayor’s Civil
- [Armonica Technologies Welcomes New CEO](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/29/armonica-technologies-welcomes-new-ceo/) - Armonica Technologies, Inc. is an Albuquerque-based biotechnology company commercializing an innovative DNA nanopore sequencing technology for precision medicine research applications. They recently appointed a new CEO, Emily Milsovic, who is an accomplished biotech executive with over two decades of relevant industry and leadership experience. See Armonica Technologies’ May 29 press release, “Armonica Announces Appointment of
- [The EDD Awards NM Research University Faculty/Students $760k for their Science and Technology Commercialization Proposals](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/16/the-edd-awards-nm-research-university-faculty-students-760k-for-their-science-and-technology-commercialization-proposals/) - On Thursday, May 2, the New Mexico Economic Development Department, UNM Rainforest Innovations, and the New Mexico Angels collaborated to host the final round of the 2024 New Mexico Research University Team Award Pitch Competition and the New Mexico Angels Quarterly event. The Research University Team Pilot Program is a competitive, state-funded grant that awards
- [NM Small Businesses in Advanced Energy Take Home $3.4M in Funding from the EDD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/15/nm-small-businesses-in-advanced-energy-take-home-3-4m-in-funding-from-the-edd/) - On Friday, May 3, the Lobo Rainforest Building hosted a pitch event for finalists in the 2024 Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program. This competitive, state-funded grant supports proposals in advanced energy innovation and commercialization from New Mexico small businesses engaged in research and development. The seven finalists gathered at the Lobo Rainforest Building to pitch
- [Roanhorse Consulting Joins the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/27/roanhorse-consulting-joins-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - The Lobo Rainforest Building, located in the growing innovation district in downtown Albuquerque, welcomed new tenants Roanhorse Consulting, LLC to the building. Roanhorse Consulting is an Indigenous-led firm that purposefully works to change power dynamics in health and wealth system. Their goal is to build a world in which our children and grandchildren will thrive.
- [How UNM Rainforest Innovations has Supported Nearly 170 Startups out of UNM](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/09/how-unm-rainforest-innovations-has-supported-nearly-170-startups-out-of-unm/) - Since its inception in 1995, UNM Rainforest Innovations has fostered the development of nearly 170 startup companies commercializing University of New Mexico (UNM) technologies. Its role is to protect and commercialize technologies developed at UNM by filing patents, copyrights, and trademarks and transferring those technologies to the marketing. Jacob Maranda with New Mexico Inno recently
- [UNMRI Board Chair Co-Authors Renewable Tribal Energy Article Published in Science Magazine](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/06/unmri-board-chair-co-authors-renewable-tribal-energy-article-published-in-science-magazine/) - Sandra Begay, Chair of the UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) Board of Directors and Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, is the co-author of a manuscript published in Science exploring the opportunities of renewable energy on tribal lands. Science is one of the world’s top academic journals for scientific news, commentary, and cutting-edge research. Sandra serves as
- [Lifetime Achievement Innovation Award Presented to Larry A. Sklar](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/02/lifetime-achievement-innovation-award-presented-to-larry-a-sklar/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations has presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to an outstanding University of New Mexico (UNM) inventor whose research has made an extraordinary impact. The award was presented to Larry A. Sklar, Ph.D., a distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Pathology at the UNM School of Medicine, at the 2024 Innovation Awards ceremony
- [Remarkable UNM Inventors Honored at the 2024 Innovation Awards](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/03/remarkable-unm-inventors-honored-at-the-2024-innovation-awards/) - On April 30, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted its annual Innovation Awards to recognize the innovative faculty, staff, and students at the University of New Mexico (UNM) who have received issued U.S. patents, registered trademarks, and copyrights within the past year. Between March 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024, there were 34 UNM inventors who received
- [OPINION: UNM Rainforest expanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Albuquerque](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/04/29/opinion-unm-rainforest-expanding-the-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-in-albuquerque/) - Lisa Kuuttila provided an op-ed piece for the Albuquerque Journal reposted below. View the posting on the Albuquerque Journal website here. By Lisa Kuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of UNM Rainforest Innovations The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Albuquerque and New Mexico is expanding dramatically with major strides recently unfolding. Entrepreneurship benefits everyone in the
- [Tribal Liaison Heather Gomez Graduates from 2024 Embark Accelerator Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/04/23/tribal-liaison-heather-gomez-graduates-from-2024-embark-accelerator-program/) - Heather Gomez, a tribal liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP), has graduated from Embark, a national accelerator program hosted by Founded Outdoors and REI Path Ahead Ventures. Her business, Dulce Base Tipi, is a tipi destination in Northern New Mexico on the Jicarilla Apache Nation reservation. Learn more about the tipi
- [Mahmoud R. Taha, PhD, PE – 2024 Rainforest Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/04/22/mahmoud-r-taha-phd-pe-2024-rainforest-innovation-fellow/) - The UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors is honored to present the 2024 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award to Mahmoud Reda Taha, Ph.D., P.E., Distinguished Professor and Regents’ Lecturer in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. This award was created in 2010 to honor annually a University of New Mexico
- [Pajarito Powder Awarded $20M to Advance Clean Hydrogen Energy Production](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/04/17/pajarito-powder-awarded-20m-to-advance-clean-hydrogen-energy-production/) - The U.S. Department of Energy has selected a local startup to be awarded $20 million to advance their clean hydrogen energy production. The startup, Pajarito Powder, is working to develop and commercialize advanced electrocatalysts for electrolyzers and fuel cells and this grant will help their manufacturing process become more energy and water efficient. See Megan
- [The 2024 Lobo Hackathon Awards Innovative Teams with $19k Prize Pool](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/04/16/the-2024-lobo-hackathon-awards-innovative-teams-with-19k-prize-pool/) - Open to university students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs, and the community, the Lobo Hackathon took place on April 11 and 12 at the Lobo Rainforest Building where a staggering 16 teams formed to fast-track and collaborate on developing their ideas. For two days, teams worked diligently to refine and develop their ideas that addressed a problem,
- [2023 Innovation Awards Recognizes Achievements of UNM Inventors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/27/2023-innovation-awards-recognizes-achievements-of-unm-inventors/) - On April 26, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted its twentieth annual Innovation Awards to recognize the accomplishments of University of New Mexico (UNM) inventors who have received issued U.S. patents, registered trademarks, and copyrights within the past year. Between March 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023, 42 UNM inventors received 48 issued U.S. patents. There were
- [New UNM Research Grant to Support Collaborative Research Between UNM Main Campus and Health Sciences](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/28/new-unm-research-grant-to-support-collaborative-research-between-unm-main-campus-and-health-sciences/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is launching a pilot program called the UNM Health Sciences & Main Campus Research Collaboration Seed Grant to further support research collaboration efforts at UNM. The grant is intended to encourage investigators from the University of New Mexico Main Campus and Health Sciences to work together on advancing research that may lead
- [Seven U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in January, February, and March](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/29/seven-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-january-february-and-march/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued seven U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, and March for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2024 fiscal third quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Spring 2024 Rainforest Accelerator Cohort Presents Their Innovative Ideas](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/27/spring-2024-rainforest-accelerator-cohort-presents-their-innovative-ideas/) - The Rainforest Accelerator Program wrapped up its spring cohort Monday night with teams of entrepreneurial researchers presenting their innovative projects. The Rainforest Accelerator Program is administered by UNM Rainforest Innovations and supports teams of University of New Mexico faculty and/or post-doctoral or graduate students to go outside of their laboratories and into the marketplace where
- [Research Innovations and Discoveries Highlighted at the 2024 Innovate New Mexico®](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/08/research-innovations-and-discoveries-highlighted-at-the-2024-innovate-new-mexico/) - The 2024 Innovate New Mexico® Technology Showcase brought together the leading research institutions in the state to highlight their latest research and technology advancements. There were over 135 attendees which included investors, entrepreneurs, industry reps, local start-up companies, and local business members. The showcase, which took place March 5th at the Sandia Event Center in
- [Inventor Spotlight - Shuya Wei, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/10/01/inventor-spotlight-shuya-wei-phd/) - Assistant Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Center for MicroEngineered Materials The University of New Mexico Active Startup: Flow Aluminum, Inc. Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Rechargeable Al-CO2 Battery Using Low-Cost Electrolyte and Catalyst Surface Characterization and Optimization of Porous Zinc Anodes to Improve Cycle Stability by Mitigating Dendritic Growth Eutectic Electrolytes for All-Climate
- [Inventor Spotlight - Robert Taylor, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/09/01/inventor-spotlight-robert-taylor-phd/) - Assistant Professor Senior Scientist Department of Emergency Medicine The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patents (UNM-Affiliated) Color Changing Detection Patch Utilizing Microneedle Sampling of Interstitial Fluid Needle Guard Tip Designs for Microneedle Holders Utilized for Interstitial Fluid Extraction Research areas include: Interstitial Fluid (ISF)-based Liquid Biopsy for Prostate Cancer Investigating the Impact of Microplastics
- [Inventor Spotlight - Trilce Estrada, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/08/01/inventor-spotlight-trilce-estrada-phd/) - Associate Professor Department of Computer Science The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patents (UNM-Affiliated) System and Methods for Graphic Encoding of Macromolecules for Efficient High-Throughput Analysis Research areas include: Spans the intersection of machine learning, high performance computing, big data, and their applications to interdisciplinary problems.
- [Inventor Spotlight - Janet Page-Reeves, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/07/01/inventor-spotlight-janet-page-reeves-phd/) - Professor and Vice Chair for Research Department of Family & Community Medicine Director of Research Office for Community Health UNM Health Sciences Center Copyright (UNM-Affiliated) Addressing Social Determinants of Health in a Clinic Setting: The WellRx Pilot in Albuquerque, New Mexico Trademark (UNM-Affiliated) WellRX TM Research areas include: Women’s health Immigrant health Social isolation, loneliness,
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ranjana Poddar, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/05/01/inventor-spotlight-ranjana-poddar-phd/) - Associate Professor Department of Neurology The University of New Mexico Issued U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) 11,541,065, Compositions and Methods for Treating Brain Injury, issued January 3, 2023 Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Regulation of Post-Ischemic Inflammatory Response: A Novel Function of Tyrosine Phosphatase STEP Research areas include: Evaluating the effects of hyperhomocysteinemia on progression of
- [Inventor Spotlight - Alexander Albrecht, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/04/01/inventor-spotlight-alexander-albrecht-phd/) - Research Associate Professor Department of Physics & Astronomy Optical Science & Engineering The University of New Mexico Active Startup: Crystalline Mirror Solutions, LLC (acquired by Thorlabs, Inc.) Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Broadband Active Mirror Architecture for Multi-Kilo-Watts Optically Pumped Semiconductor Disc Lasers Hybrid Membrane External-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser Methods for Spectrally-Selective Laser Circulator for Cryogenic
- [MNT SmartSolutions Expands Executive Team with new CEO and COO](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/15/mnt-smartsolutions-expands-executive-team-with-new-ceo-and-coo/) - Local nanoparticle-based dental health technology startup MNT SmartSolutions welcomes two new members to their executive team. The two brothers, backed by years of professional dentistry experience and co-founders of Prime Dentistry in the metro Detroit area, join the company as it prepares its technology for the market. Ali Saad, PhD, will serve as the CEO
- [Local Startup TS-Nano Awarded $1.14M SBIR Grant ](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/01/local-startup-ts-nano-awarded-1-15m-sbir-grant/) - TS-Nano has been awarded a $1.14 million SBIR grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE). The award will help the company further develop their breakthrough polymer technology for long-term repair and remediation of CO2 wellbores. “We are excited to take the lead nationally in developing innovative technology aimed at sealing high-value wells, a
- [Local Startup Osazda Energy Awarded $1.15M SBIR Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/01/local-startup-osazda-energy-awarded-1-15m-sbir-grant/) - Osazda Energy has been awarded a small business grant by the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy. The grant will support Osazda’s development of a user-friendly, advanced software platform that enables digital design optimization of photovoltaic systems. This will demonstrate its first utility by designing metal contacts on solar cells that would
- [Meet Angelo McHorse, Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/05/11/meet-angelo-mchorse-tribal-liaison-for-the-new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program/) - Angelo McHorse is a tribal liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program. The liaisons are essential to the program; they connect with established and aspiring entrepreneurs within tribal communities across the state to serve as navigators, dedicated mentors, and connection points to within the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. UNM Rainforest Innovations was awarded an
- [Bison Star Naturals Lands Big Contract with the Toas Ski Valley](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/01/bison-star-naturals-lands-big-contract-with-the-toas-ski-valley/) - Bison Star Naturals, based in El Prado, has been making organic, natural, and locally sourced soaps, lotions, and lip balms since 2018. They recently landed a big deal with the Taos Ski Valley to provide all in-room amenities for lodgers. Owners Angelo and Jacquelene McHorse both previously served as Tribal Liaison as part of UNM
- [Lunano’s Disinfectant 2.0 Wins the 2024 FLC Technology Transfer Award for the Mid-Continent Region](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/02/26/lunanos-disinfectant-2-0-wins-the-2024-flc-technology-transfer-award-for-the-mid-continent-region/) - Lunano, Inc.’s Disinfectant 2.0 is the recipient of the 2024 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Technology Transfer Award for the mid-continent region. The FLC honored 32 award winners from 8 federal agencies for their contributions to technology transfer. Disinfectant 2.0, which kills disease when exposed to light, is based on technology jointly owned by the University
- [Meet Joseph Toledo, New Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/02/26/meet-joseph-toledo-new-tribal-liaison-for-the-new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program/) - The New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program welcomed a new tribal liaison, Joseph Toledo. Joseph is a part of the Jemez Pueblo and is an entrepreneur at heart. He is the Owner of Smash N Crispy Burgers, President of Native Harvest Events, Inc., and the Project Manager for Smart Tribe Technologies. Born and raised Redondo
- [UNMRI Board Member David Gibson Receives Black Leadership Awards](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/02/26/unmri-board-member-david-gibson-receives-black-leadership-awards/) - The Profiles in Diversity Journal has recognized David Gibson, Deputy Laboratories Director and Chief Operating Officer of Sandia National Laboratories, with a Black Leadership award for his outstanding advocacy, perseverance, and leadership. David has served as a valuable member on the UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors since 2018. See Kenny Vigil’s February 8 article,
- [Sandra Begay’s Journey of Growth, Healing, and Giving Back to American Indian Tribes](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/02/13/sandra-begays-journey-of-growth-healing-and-giving-back-to-american-indian-tribes/) - Sandra Begay, Chair of the UNMRI Board of Directors, has been featured in an article by the Albuquerque Journal exploring her journey of persistence, growth, healing, and overcoming imposter syndrome that led to her impressive and impactful career supporting American Indian tribes.
- [New Mexico’s Native Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and How it Fosters Growth](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/02/13/new-mexicos-native-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-and-how-it-fosters-growth/) - The Albuquerque Business First released an article last week focused on how indigenous leaders and programs in New Mexico are doing work to foster native entrepreneurship. Among those mentioned, UNM Rainforest Innovations’ New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP) was highlighted for its work in providing a web of resources across the state in the
- [From Student Intern to Blossoming Career in Economic Development: Reconnecting with Jessica Moose](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/31/from-student-intern-to-blossoming-career-in-economic-development-reconnecting-with-jessica-moose/) - In this new series, we’re reconnecting with former UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) interns to explore their professional journeys and career paths. This month we’re catching up with Jessica Moose, a Technical Business Development Specialist at Sandia National Laboratories’ Center for Collaboration and Commercialization (C3). Jessica Moose first joined UNMRI in October of 2016 and served
- [Inventor Spotlight - Roberta P. Lavin, PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN ](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/03/01/inventor-spotlight-roberta-p-lavin-phd-fnp-bc-faan/) - Professor Aladino and Nellie Matteucci Faculty Fellow Deputy Director, Center for Health Equity and Preparedness College of Nursing The University of New Mexico Copyrights (UNM-Affiliated) Health Equity and Preparedness Digital Platform for Higher Education and Health Care Disaster Risk Assessment and Safety Training: Interprofessional Capability (DRASTIC) Research areas include: Critical topics in disaster, human services,
- [KRQE Morning Show Highlights 2023 NAI Fellow Dr. Sang Han and UNM Rainforest Innovations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/30/krqe-morning-show-highlights-2023-nai-fellow-dr-sang-han-and-unm-rainforest-innovations/) - This morning the KRQE Morning Show interviewed Dr. Sang Han and Lisa Kuuttila to talk about Dr. Han’s recent induction as a fellow into the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as well as UNM Rainforest Innovations’ role as the technology transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico.
- [New Mexico University Students Win Pitch Deck Competition with Innovative Ideas](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/05/05/new-mexico-university-students-win-pitch-deck-competition-with-innovative-ideas/) - Albuquerque, NM – May 5, 2023 – Five teams of university students presented their innovative business and startup ideas to a supportive audience of investors and members of the business community at the Lobo Rainforest Building and walked away with cash prizes following an inspiring evening. The 2023 Pitch Deck Competition was co-hosted by UNM
- [Local Startup Circular Genomics Closes $8.3M Investment Round](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/26/local-startup-circular-genomics-closes-8-3m-funding-round/) - Circular Genomics, a local startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico, has closed on an $8.3 million Series A investment round led by Mountain Group Partners. This new funding will allow them to further build and scale their commercial operations in preparation for the launch of their circular RNA-based clinical assay this
- [University of New Mexico Receives Innovation and Economic Prosperity 5-Year Extension](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/24/university-of-new-mexico-receives-innovation-and-economic-prosperity-5-year-extension/) - The University of New Mexico was first designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) University in 2015 by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and in 2018 received the IEP Place award for exemplary initiatives in creating the Lobo Rainforest Building at Innovate ABQ. This year, the University received an extension on
- [New Mexico Women in Technology Awards Announced Their List of 2024 Awardees](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/24/new-mexico-women-in-technology-awards-announced-their-list-of-2024-awardees/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations would like to congratulate the outstanding women recognized in this year’s Women in Tech Awards. This program recognizes the remarkable women in New Mexico who are driving innovation and excellence in their tech-related fields and inspiring and empowering others to pursue careers in the tech industry. Among the finalists, Akilah Martinez was
- [2024 UNM Business and Economic Summit Envisions New Mexico’s Future Entrepreneurial Ecosystem](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/12/2024-unm-business-and-economic-summit-envisions-new-mexicos-future-entrepreneurial-ecosystem/) - Albuquerque, New Mexico – On January 9, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the UNM Business and Economic Summit with a focus on envisioning New Mexico’s future entrepreneurial ecosystem. There were over 220 attendees, both in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and online via Zoom, gathered to hear eight different talks and panel discussions from local leaders,
- [NM Research University Team Pitch Award Pilot Program Accepting Proposals](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/19/nm-research-university-team-pitch-award-pilot-program-accepting-proposals/) - The Office of Strategy, Science & Technology is accepting applications for the NM Research University Team Pitch Award. Application deadline: Monday, March 4 at 5:00 pm. The New Mexico Research University Team Pitch Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive grant funds between $100,000 and $200,000, as well as entrepreneurship assistance,
- [Entrepreneurship in New Mexico Highlighted at UNM Business and Economic Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/10/28/entrepreneurship-in-new-mexico-highlighted-at-unm-business-and-economic-summit/) - The 2022 UNM Business and Economic Summit took place on October 26 at the Lobo Rainforest Building. The purpose of the summit was to collectively consider a potential Right to Start Act in New Mexico to reduce barriers for entrepreneurs in our state. UNM President Garnett Stokes kicked off the event followed by opening remarks
- [New Production Facility Marks Big Milestone for Pajarito Powder](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/04/new-production-facility-marks-big-milestone-for-pajarito-powder/) - On December 21, Pajarito Powder, a local startup developing and commercializing advanced electrocatalysts for electrolyzers and fuel cells, announced the completion of their new production facilities and headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This will greatly expand their operations and allow a 100-fold increase in production of catalysts used for green hydrogen. See Pajarito Powder’s December
- [Meet Heather Gomez, New Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/04/meet-heather-gomez-new-tribal-liaison-for-the-new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program/) - Heather Gomez is one of the newest Tribal Liaisons to join the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program. With a passion for business and helping others, Heather Gomez’s entrepreneurial prowess makes her a valuable resource and mentor for the program. Heather is from Dulce, New Mexico and is both an enrolled member of the Jicarilla
- [Four U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/04/four-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 four U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of October, November, and December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2024 fiscal second quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Inventor Spotlight - Henry Lin, MD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/01/01/inventor-spotlight-henry-lin-phd/) - Chief of Medicine, New Mexico VA Health Care System Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department of Internal Medicine Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Virus-Like Particle Compositions and Methods of Using Same Compositions and Method for Treating Get Permeability Caused by Sulfate Reducing Bacteria Bacteriophage Preparations and Methods of Use Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
- [Inventor Spotlight - Svetlana Poroseva, PhD ](https://innovations.unm.edu/2024/02/01/inventor-spotlight-svetlana-poroseva-phd/) - Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of New Mexico Copyright (UNM-Affiliated) Fast Interface Evolution, Shocks and Transition in the Atmosphere (FIESTA) Research areas include: Advanced modeling and simulation of complex fluid flows Data uncertainty management Bio-inspired designs for aerospace and energy applications Survivability of heterogeneous networks
- [Rainforest Accelerator Wraps up Fall 2023 Cohort](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/12/12/rainforest-accelerator-wraps-up-fall-2023-cohort/) - December 4 marked the final day of the 10-week long Rainforest Accelerator fall 2023 cohort. Administered by UNM Rainforest Innovations, the program brings together teams of entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students to go outside of their laboratories and into the marketplace where they can learn first-hand about entrepreneurship while they go through the market discovery process
- [UNM Inventor Elected into Class of 2023 National Academy of Inventors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/12/12/unm-inventor-elected-into-class-of-2023-national-academy-of-inventors/) - Dr. Sang M. Han, Regents’ Professor and Chair in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (CBE) has been named a 2023 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI announced that it has chosen a cohort of 162 academic inventors from around the world for election as 2023 NAI Fellows. Election to
- [Mytegia Lee with Southwest Native Assets Coalition Selected for 2023 Invest Native Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/12/11/mytegia-lee-with-southwest-native-assets-coalition-selected-for-2023-invest-native-grant/) - Mytegia Lee is a tribal liaison for the UNMRI Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (TEEP) and also works as the Executive Direct for Southwest Native Assets Coalition (SNAC) who recently received a grant from Wells Fargo Invest Native Initiative. The work Mytegia does through UNMRI TEEP and SNAC is invaluable to the support and growth of
- [Hear from Graham Timmins, PhD on the Importance of Disclosing Inventions and Protecting Intellectual Property](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/12/05/hear-from-graham-timmins-phd-on-the-importance-of-disclosing-inventions-and-protecting-intellectual-property/) - Hear from one of UNM’s most prolific innovators, Graham Timmins, PhD, on the importance of disclosing inventions and protecting intellectual property at the University of New Mexico (UNM) through the technology transfer office, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI). Dr. Timmins is an associate professor in the UNM College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He received
- [Report Uncovers UNM’s $5.2 Billion Economic Impact During Academic Year 2022](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/12/01/report-uncovers-unms-5-2-billion-economic-impact-during-academic-year-2022/) - A new report was released today analyzing the entire University of New Mexico system and quantified its impact on the New Mexico economy during academic year 2022. As one of New Mexico’s major employers, UNM enhances workforce productivity, improves quality of life, stimulates innovation, and drives economic growth statewide. The entire UNM system is vast
- [Fall 2023 Rainforest Pitch Competition Awards Ten Student Finalists with Cash Prizes](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/12/04/fall-2023-rainforest-pitch-competition-awards-ten-student-finalists-with-cash-prizes/) - On November 8, the University of New Mexico Anderson’s Innovation Academy hosted the fall 2023 Rainforest Pitch Competition in collaboration with UNM Rainforest Innovations. Held at Bow and Arrow Brewing Co., an audience of friends, family, and supports gathered to watch ten student finalists pitch their innovative business ideas. Below is the list of winners:
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts and Trains Group of Six Visitors from Japan](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/12/04/unm-rainforest-innovations-hosts-and-trains-group-of-six-visitors-from-japan/) - A group of six visitors from Japan recently visited UNM Rainforest Innovations as part of its Professional Internship Academy. Designed for professionals seeking to gain an understanding of the role of a technology transfer office, the program aims to give participants a comprehensive knowledge on the commercialization and management of inventions. During their week-long visit,
- [Statewide Economic Impact Report quantifies UNM’s economic impact in 2020](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/08/25/statewide-economic-impact-report-quantifies-unms-economic-impact-in-2020/) - A recently completed report analyzed the entire University of New Mexico system and quantified its impact on the New Mexico economy in academic year 2020. As one of New Mexico’s major employers, UNM enhances workforce productivity, improves quality of life, stimulates innovation, and drives economic growth statewide. The entire UNM system includes Albuquerque Main Campus,
- [EDA Awards Innosphere Ventures $2M ‘Build to Scale’ Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/11/17/eda-awards-innosphere-ventures-2m-build-to-scale-grant/) - The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced their 10th cohort of “Build to Scale” grants totaling $53 million for programs that support technology entrepreneurs, catalyze innovation, and fuel economic growth. The grants were awarded to 60 organization across the country, including Innosphere Ventures out of Fort Collins, CO. This will fund Innosphere Ventures Regional Life Sciences
- [Hear from Larry Sklar, PhD on the Importance of Disclosing Inventions and Protecting Intellectual Property](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/11/08/hear-from-larry-sklar-phd-on-the-importance-of-disclosing-inventions-and-protecting-intellectual-property/) - Hear from one of UNM’s most prolific innovators, Larry Sklar, PhD, on the importance of disclosing inventions and protecting intellectual property at the University of New Mexico (UNM) through the technology transfer office, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI). Dr. Sklar is a distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Pathology at the UNM School of Medicine
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces 2024 Gap Funding for Four Proposals](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/11/01/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-2024-gap-funding-for-four-proposals/) - The Gap Fund @ UNM works to support the development of UNM technology to increase its chances of being successfully licensed by industry or a startup company. This year marks the thirteenth call for proposals for early-stage, unlicensed UNM technology previously disclosed to UNM Rainforest Innovations. Proposals are reviewed by the Gap Fund @ UNM
- [Former UNMRI Innovation Intern Tina Memarian Makes the Inno Under 25 List](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/11/01/former-unmri-innovation-intern-tina-memarian-makes-the-inno-under-25-list/) - Albuquerque Business First and New Mexico Inno have announced their annual Inno Under 25 List which recognizes young innovators making big efforts to advance the state’s growing innovation ecosystem. Among the five honorees chosen this year was Tina Memarian, a former Innovation Intern for UNM Rainforest Innovations. Recently graduating with a dual Bachelor of Arts
- [Chris Fetrow of Flow Aluminum Makes the Inno Under 25 List](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/11/01/chris-fetrow-of-flow-aluminum-makes-the-inno-under-25-list/) - Albuquerque Business First and New Mexico Inno have announced their annual Inno Under 25 List which recognizes young innovators making big efforts to advance the state’s growing innovation ecosystem. Among the five honorees chosen this year was Chris Fetrow, a doctoral student at UNM. He has worked with UNM assistant professor Shuya Wei, PhD, to
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Anna Borders](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/11/01/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-anna-borders/) - One of the newest members of the student internship program at UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) is Anna Borders, a senior undergraduate student at the University of New Mexico. She joined UNMRI at the end of August and currently serves as the Student Office Assistant. Anna is a Regents’ Scholar, Amigo Scholar, and is working on
- [NM Rainforest University Center Student Uses EDA Funded Program to Supplement Education and Jump-Start Entrepreneurial Pursuits](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/19/nm-rainforest-university-center-student-uses-eda-funded-program-to-supplement-education-and-jump-start-entrepreneurial-pursuits/) - In September, 2019 when the EDA NM Rainforest University Center hosted its first Network of Student Inventors (NSI) meeting, Tina, a freshman at the time, was one of the first people to show. "When I first heard of Lobo Rainforest, I thought to myself 'I have to go to their inventor meetings!’” Tina, now a
- [N.M. Economic Development Partners with UNM Rainforest Innovations to Empower Underserved Entrepreneurs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/27/n-m-economic-development-partners-with-unm-rainforest-innovations-to-empower-underserved-entrepreneurs/) - SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office (JEDI Office) and the UNM Rainforest Innovations New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP) have formalized a collaboration aimed at advancing underserved business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the state. “The partnership between the JEDI Office and NMTEEP represents an opportunity to
- [UNMRI Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program Gains Momentum with Santa Clara Pueblo Small Business Startup Day](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/10/13/unmri-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program-gains-momentum-with-santa-clara-pueblo-small-business-startup-day/) - On October 5, the UNM Rainforest Innovations Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program hosted the first, of what is hoped to be many, Entrepreneur and Community Engagement events. The event was co-hosted with the Santa Clara Library and Intergovernmental Department as an effort to bring together current and aspiring entrepreneurs at Santa Clara Pueblo. The goal of
- [New Startup Flow Aluminum Developing Low Cost, Aluminum-Based Batteries](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/10/02/new-startup-flow-aluminum-developing-low-cost-aluminum-based-batteries/) - A new startup company is working to develop aluminum-based, low-cost energy storage systems for electric vehicles and microgrids. Founded by University of New Mexico inventor Shuya Wei, Flow Aluminum, Inc. could directly compete with ionic lithium-ion batteries and provide a broad range of advantages. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, Flow Aluminum’s product would not require rare Earth
- [Hear from Steven R.J. Brueck, PhD on the Importance of Disclosing Inventions and Protecting Intellectual Property](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/10/03/hear-from-steven-r-j-brueck-phd-on-the-importance-of-disclosing-inventions-and-protecting-intellectual-property/) - Hear from one of UNM’s most prolific innovators, Steven R.J. Brueck, PhD, on the importance of disclosing inventions and protecting intellectual property at the University of New Mexico through the technology transfer office, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) Dr. Brueck is a distinguished professor emeritus in the department of electrical and computer engineering and director emeritus
- [NM Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program Success Story – What Happens When Entrepreneurial Training, Mentoring, Coaching and Naprapathic Medicine Meet?](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/10/03/nm-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program-success-story-what-happens-when-entrepreneurial-training-mentoring-coaching-and-naprapathic-medicine-meet/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations first interacted with Dr. Denise Gabaldon-Thronas in September 2022. Denise was attending the annual American Indian Business Enterprise Conference hosted by Arrowhead Center. Denise, a Doctor of Naprapathy from the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh, was participating in the conference’s pitch competition where she shared about her Naprapathic Medicine Practice and desire to
- [Local Startup Nob Hill Therapeutics Has Been Awarded HHS Phase II Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/10/03/local-startup-nob-hill-therapeutics-has-been-awarded-hhs-phase-ii-grant/) - A local startup, Nob Hill Therapeutics, has announced today that they have received an HHS phase II grant. The funds will help the company further develop their inhalation device technology capable of delivering high therapeutic doses to lung cancer patients. To read more, see Nob Hill Therapeutics’ October 3 article, “Nob Hill Therapeutics Awarded HHS
- [Ten U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in July, August, and September](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/30/ten-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-july-august-and-september/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued 10 U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of July, August, and September for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2024 fiscal first quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Brontson Leach](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/10/02/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-brontson-leach/) - Our featured intern this month is Brontson Leach who currently serves as UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Student Accounting Intern. Spending part of his childhood in Alaska, his family moved to the Capitan/Ruidoso area in 2010 where he also graduated from high school. “My mom and my dad are still down in Ruidoso living their best semi-retired
- [Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program Success Story - Opening a Storefront on Indian Country](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/27/tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program-success-story-opening-a-storefront-on-indian-country/) - Winston Paul is a clothing and accessory company based on the Navajo Nation Reservation and owned by a Diné woman, Calandra Etsitty. The business was named after Calandra’s younger brother, Winston and late grandfather, Paul and offers a wide variety of products such as handmade makeup bags, traditional contemporary two-piece outfits and customized outfits inspired from
- [Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building with UNM-Taos HIVE - EDA University Center Success Story](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/20/entrepreneurial-ecosystem-building-with-unm-taos-hive-eda-university-center-success-story/) - After serving for years as a Walmart Executive, Rose Reza decided to move back to her hometown of Taos, New Mexico to be closer to family. In 2019, Rose was selected to lead the UNM-Taos Hive, the Hub of Internet based Vocation and Education, a private public partnership between UNM-Taos, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, and
- [EDD Expands Science and Tech Office](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/20/edd-expands-science-and-tech-office/) - Broadens capacity, adds Entrepreneurship Coordinator SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced today the expansion of the science and technology office. The newly expanded Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST), previously the Office of Science & Technology, will continue to focus and expand support for innovation and commercialization of science and
- [2023 Golden Chile Awards Announces Bidii Baby Foods and the San Juan Food Hub as Golden Chile Winners](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/18/2023-golden-chile-awards-announces-bidii-baby-foods-and-the-san-juan-food-hub-as-golden-chile-winners/) - The New Mexico Grown Coalition recently announced the winners of the 2023 Golden Chile Awards which celebrates and commends statewide efforts aimed at promoting good nutrition and supporting New Mexico’s farming economy. This year marks a significant milestone as the program has recognized the largest number of recipients since its inception three years ago. Among
- [EDD to launch two new science and tech grant opportunities](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/18/edd-to-launch-two-new-science-and-tech-grant-opportunities/) - Awards will focus on advanced energy and higher education teams. SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced on Thursday that the department’s Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST) will launch two new grant opportunities this fall, focused on driving technology growth and commercialization in advanced energy and encouraging innovation
- [The University of New Mexico ranks on Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/26/the-university-of-new-mexico-ranks-on-top-100-worldwide-universities-granted-utility-patents-in-2022/) - The University of New Mexico (UNM) has ranked #81 on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). In celebration of World IP Day, the National Academy of Inventors today released its annual list of the Top 100 Worldwide University U.S. Utility Patent holders.
- [The University of New Mexico is Among Top 100 Worldwide Institutions Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2020](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/07/02/the-university-of-new-mexico-is-among-top-100-worldwide-institutions-granted-u-s-utility-patents-in-2020/) - The University of New Mexico (UNM) is among the Top 100 Worldwide Universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2020, according to a report published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). The rankings are compiled by calculating the number of utility patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark
- [The University of New Mexico is Among Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2022](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/12/the-university-of-new-mexico-is-among-top-100-u-s-universities-granted-u-s-utility-patents-in-2022/) - The University of New Mexico (UNM) has ranked #52 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This new list was created to highlight and celebrate American innovation and to showcase the universities that play a large role in advancing the innovation
- [Navigating Pathways – Journeying through the NM Rainforest Entrepreneur Ecosystem as Tribal Entrepreneurs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/06/navigating-pathways-journeying-through-the-nm-rainforest-entrepreneur-ecosystem-as-tribal-entrepreneurs/) - In 2018, Kyle-Lynn Martinez of Taos Pueblo and San Felipe Pueblo and Travis Snyder of Wind River Shoshoni and Zuni Pueblo founded Morningstar Flower Native Arts. The couple named their business after their daughter and originally started the business so that Kyle-Lynn could be a stay-at-home mom and work from home while raising their daughter.
- [Inventor Spotlight - Lok-kun Tsui, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/09/01/inventor-spotlight-lok-kun-tsui-phd/) - Research Associate Professor Center for Micro-Engineered Materials The University of New Mexico Issued U.S. Patent (UNM-Affiliated) 11,283,020 Additively Manufactured Resistive Switch, issued March 22, 2022 Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Integrated Fuel Cell and Combustion System Reversible Electrochemical Mirror using Cation Conducting Membrane High Resolution, High Conductivity Components by Aerosol Jet Printing Low Ionic
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Alexandria Forrester](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/05/30/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-alexandria-forrester/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations hires student interns each semester to assist in supporting technology transfer and catalyzing economic development at the University of New Mexico. The internship program, which has now trained over a hundred students from across campus, teaches students excellent professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law.
- [Inventor Spotlight - Denis E. Bragin, PhD, FAHA](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/01/inventor-spotlight-denis-e-bragin-phd-faha/) - Associate Professor Translational Neuroscience Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Neurology Health Sciences Center School of Medicine The University of New Mexico Active Startup: ShearIT, LLC Dr. Bragin’s research areas include: Circulation and metabolism of the brain after traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other cerebrovascular andmetabolic diseases. The role of cerebral microvascular
- [Inventor Spotlight - Christina Salas, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/09/01/inventor-spotlight-christina-salas-ph-d/) - Christina Salas, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Departments of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation and Mechanical Engineering The University of New Mexico Dr. Salas has disclosed ten inventions, received one UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patent, and has five pending patent applications for her tissue engineering technologies for orthopaedic applications. Current surgical treatment of fractures in subcutaneous bones can be
- [Inventor Spotlight - John T. McGraw, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/05/01/inventor-spotlight-john-t-mcgraw-phd/) - Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy The University of New Mexico Dr. McGraw has disclosed seven inventions and has received two UNM-affiliated issued U.S. patents for his atmospheric/astronomical sensing and imaging technologies. Earth’s turbulent and turbid atmosphere is a major impediment to forefront ground-based astronomical observations with existing and planned large telescopes in the range
- [Inventor Spotlight - Nora Perrone-Bizzozero, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/06/01/inventor-spotlight-nora-perrone-bizzozero-ph-d/) - Nora Perrone-Bizzozero, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Neurosciences Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Dr. Perrone-Bizzozero has disclosed two inventions and received one UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patent for her central nervous system (CNS) protein technology. Mental illness has a profound effect on public health, but psychiatry has had difficulty developing biological tests to diagnose,
- [Inventor Spotlight - Susan R. Atlas, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/07/01/inventor-spotlight-susan-r-atlas-ph-d/) - Susan R. Atlas, Ph.D. Research Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy The University of New Mexico Dr. Atlas has disclosed five inventions and received one UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patent for her leukemia-related technologies. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. High-risk B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) patients are fewer
- [Inventor Spotlight - Alexandre Chigaev, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/08/01/inventor-spotlight-alexandre-chigaev-ph-d/) - Alexandre Chigaev, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Center for Molecular Discovery Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Dr. Chigaev has disclosed five inventions, received two UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents, and has one pending patent application for his drug discovery technologies. Integrins are a family of extracellular adhesion receptors that can be
- [Inventor Spotlight - Richard C. Harvey, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/10/01/inventor-spotlight-richard-c-harvey-ph-d/) - Richard C. Harvey, Ph.D. Research Professor, Department of Pathology Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Dr. Harvey has disclosed three inventions, received one UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patent, and has one pending patent application for his leukemia technologies. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. High-risk B-precursor acute lymphoblastic
- [Inventor Spotlight - Edl Schamiloglu, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/01/inventor-spotlight-edl-schamiloglu-ph-d/) - Edl Schamiloglu, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Associate Dean for Research, School of Engineering The University of New Mexico Dr. Schamiloglu has disclosed six inventions, received four UNM-affiliated issued U.S. patents, and has one pending patent application for his magnetron technologies. Magnetrons are devices that generate microwaves using crossed electric and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Mark Hauswald, M.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/12/01/inventor-spotlight-mark-hauswald-m-d/) - Mark Hauswald, M.D. Professor Emeritus, Department of Emergency Medicine Director, Global Health Program Associate Dean Emeritus Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Telluride Medical Solutions, Inc. (STC startup) Dr. Hauswald has disclosed five inventions, received four UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents, has one pending patent application, and has a license agreement with startup Telluride Medical Solutions,
- [Inventor Spotlight - Hongyou Fan, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/01/01/inventor-spotlight-hongyou-fan-ph-d/) - Hongyou Fan, Ph.D. National Laboratory Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Center for Micro-Engineered Materials The University of New Mexico Dr. Fan’s current research focuses on the development of new synthesis methods and self-assembly processes to fabricate multifunctional nanomaterials; fundamentally understanding self-assembly mechanisms and structural evolution from the molecular to the nano- and micro-scale
- [Inventor Spotlight - Aaron K. Neumann, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/02/01/inventor-spotlight-aaron-k-neumann-ph-d/) - Aaron K. Neumann, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Pathology Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Dr. Neumann’s current research focuses on Cell biology and signal transduction of fungal pathogen sensing via C-type lectins in dendritic cells and macrophages; Nanostructure in the fungal call walls and innate immunoreceptors with respect to its impact on the
- [Inventor Spotlight - Randall Starling, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/03/01/inventor-spotlight-randall-starling-ph-d/) - Randall Starling, Ph.D. Senior Scientist 2 Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA) The University of New Mexico Dr. Starling’s current research areas focus on alcohol and drug research; Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD); Prevention of drinking and drugs in adolescents; Research on HPV vaccine uptake; Mobile technology to deliver tailored information and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Peter C. Simons, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/04/01/inventor-spotlight-peter-c-simons-ph-d/) - Peter C. Simons, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor Department of Pathology Health Sciences Dr. Simons research areas include Modification of beads for flow cytometry; Small GTPases; Red fluorescent polystyrene beads from different precursor beads to measure the activiation of mulitple GTPases. PENDING U.S. PATENT APPLICATIONS (UNM-AFFILIATED) Biomarkers for Early Detection of Sepsis Activated GTPase-Based Assays and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Heather E. Canavan, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/05/01/inventor-spotlight-heather-e-canavan-ph-d/) - Heather E. Canavan, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Center for Biomedical Engineering The University of New Mexico Dr. Canavan’s research areas include cell/surface interactions, bioactive polymers and biocompatibility, and the design of adaptive tools and devices for enhanced mobility. Dr. Canavan’s lab, The Canavan Group, uses creative, diverse and interdisciplinary methods
- [Inventor Spotlight - Terry H. Wu, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/01/inventor-spotlight-terry-h-wu-ph-d/) - Terry H. Wu, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine Center for Infectious Disease & Immunity Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Avisa Pharma, Inc. (STC Startup) Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, is a highly debilitating and potentially fatal zoonotic disease. The natural incidence in
- [Inventor Spotlight - Francesca Cavallo, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/07/01/inventor-spotlight-francesca-cavallo-ph-d/) - Francesca Cavallo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico Dr. Cavallo leads a research program at the convergence of engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, and biology. Her work addresses deep scientific questions while it establishes transformative solutions for energy production, healthcare, and national
- [Inventor Spotlight - Edwin M. Nemoto, Ph.D., F.A.H.A.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/08/01/inventor-spotlight-edwin-m-nemoto-ph-d-f-a-h-a/) - Edwin M. Nemoto, Ph.D., F.A.H.A. Research Professor Director of Research Department of Neurosurgery Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Dr. Nemoto’s research areas are focused in Brain blood flow and metabolism in clinical and experimental Stroke and traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, lupus and metabolic syndrome, Development of microvascular shunts in the brain, and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Fernando Moreu, Ph.D., P.E.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/09/01/inventor-spotlight-fernando-moreu-ph-d-p-e/) - Fernando Moreu, Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Professor Department of Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Center for Advance Research Computing (CARC) The University of New Mexico Dr. Moreu’s main research explores the interface between human and infrastructure, using of new technologies to measure structural responses of structures under
- [Inventor Spotlight - Rita E. Serda, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/10/01/inventor-spotlight-rita-e-serda-ph-d/) - Rita E. Serda, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Molecular Medicine Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering The University of New Mexico Beyond the need for preventative vaccines, there is a global need for therapeutic cancer vaccines that are able to overcome cancer-related suppression of cell-mediated immune responses and guide specific
- [Inventor Spotlight - Gennady Smolyakov, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/11/01/inventor-spotlight-gennady-smolyakov-ph-d/) - Gennady Smolyakov, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Center for High Technology Materials Dr. Smolyakov’s research interests are in the areas of semiconductor injection lasers, physics and simulation of semiconductor quantum-well and quantum-dot devices, colloidal quantum dots, radiation detection, and plasmonic solar water splitting. Dr. Smolyakov and his co-inventors have proposed a
- [Inventor Spotlight - Justin T. Baca, M.D., Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/12/01/inventor-spotlight-justin-t-baca-m-d-ph-d/) - Justin T. Baca, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Emergency Medicine Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Dr. Baca’s research focuses on developing point-of-care diagnostics and devices. As a practicing emergency medicine physician with a research background in analytical chemistry, he works with a broad range of clinicians, scientist, and engineers to develop and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Steven R.J. Brueck, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/01/01/inventor-spotlight-steven-r-j-brueck-ph-d/) - Steven R. J. Brueck, Ph.D. Distinguished and Professor Emeritus Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Director Emeritus, Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico 2010 STC.UNM INNOVATION FELLOW As the recipient of the first annual STC.UNM Innovation Fellow Award in 2010, Dr. Brueck was the stand-out choice for exemplifying the spirit of
- [Inventor Spotlight - Larry A. Sklar, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/02/01/inventor-spotlight-larry-a-sklar-ph-d/) - Larry A. Sklar, Ph.D. Distinguished and Regents’ Professor Department of Pathology Director, Center for Molecular Discovery Member, Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico 2011 STC Innovation Fellow As the 2011 STC Innovation Fellow, Dr. Sklar is recognized for his ingenuity and dedication in expanding the vision of drug discovery to save lives. Dr.
- [Inventor Spotlight - Stephen D. Hersee, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/03/01/inventor-spotlight-stephen-d-hersee-ph-d/) - Stephen D. Hersee, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus IEEE Fellow Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Member, Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico 2012 STC Innovation Fellow As the 2012 STC Innovation Fellow, Dr. Hersee is recognized as an outstanding innovator in developing nanoscale epitaxial materials. Especially gallium nitride (GaN) and related materials
- [Inventor Spotlight - Graham S. Timmins, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/04/01/inventor-spotlight-graham-s-timmins-ph-d/) - Graham S. Timmins, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences The University of New Mexico 2013 STC.UNM INNOVATION FELLOW As the 2013 STC Innovation Fellow, Dr. Timmins is recognized for his dedication to improving the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases that affect the young, the elderly, and disadvantaged populations around the world. He develops
- [Inventor Spotlight - Plamen B. Atanassov, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/05/01/inventor-spotlight-plamen-b-atanassov-ph-d/) - Plamen B. Atanassov, Ph.D. Chancellor’s Professor Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering University of California, Irvine Formerly, UNM Research Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering The University of New Mexico 2014 STC.UNM INNOVATION FELLOW As the 2014 STC Innovation Fellow, Dr. Atanassov is recognized as an outstanding example of how one individual can have
- [Inventor Spotlight - Cheryl L. Willman, M.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/06/01/inventor-spotlight-cheryl-l-willman-m-d/) - Cheryl L. Willman, M.D. Director & CEO UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Distinguished Professor Department of Pathology The Maurice and Marguerite Liberman Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research The University of New Mexico 2015 STC.UNM INNOVATION FELLOW Over the past 20 years, Dr. Willman has served as the Director and CEO of the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
- [Inventor Spotlight - C. Jeffrey Brinker, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/01/inventor-spotlight-c-jeffrey-brinker-ph-d/) - C. Jeffrey Brinker, Ph.D. Distinguished and Regents’ Professor Emeritus Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Member, Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico 2015 RAINFOREST INNOVATION FELLOW As a 2015 Rainforest Fellow, Dr. Brinker is internationally recognized for his work in advanced materials and as a pioneer in developing sol-gel processing, a method for making inorganic materials
- [Inventor Spotlight - Gabriel P. López, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/08/01/inventor-spotlight-gabriel-p-lopez-ph-d-2/) - Gabriel P. López, Ph.D. Vice President for Research Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Founding Director and Member, Center for Biomedical Engineering The University of New Mexico 2016 RAINFOREST INNOVATION FELLOW A great innovator innovates everywhere. As the 2016 STC Innovation Fellow, this is particularly true of Dr. López who was recognized for his innovative
- [Inventor Spotlight - David S. Peabody, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/01/inventor-spotlight-david-s-peabody-ph-d/) - David S. Peabody, Ph.D. Professor Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Member, Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico 2017 RAINFOREST INNOVATION FELLOW As a 2017 STC Innovation Fellow, Dr. Peabody is recognized as a pioneering innovator in developing the next generation of vaccines for viruses, pathogens and chronic diseases and as a dedicated
- [Inventor Spotlight - Bryce Chackerian, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/10/01/inventor-spotlight-bryce-chackerian-ph-d/) - Bryce Chackerian, Ph.D. Professor and Vice-Chair Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Member, Comprehensive Cancer Center Member, Center for Infectious Disease and Immunity The University of New Mexico 2017 RAINFOREST INNOVATION FELLOW As a 2017 Innovation Fellow, Dr. Chackerian is recognized as a pioneering innovator in developing the next generation of vaccines for viruses, pathogens
- [Inventor Spotlight - Sang M. Han, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/11/01/inventor-spotlight-sang-m-han-phd/) - Sang M. Han, Ph.D. Regents Professor Associate Chair, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Director, Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering Member, Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico 2018 RAINFOREST INNOVATION FELLOW As the 2018 STC Innovation Fellow, Dr. Han is recognized for his unique technologies that combine elements of chemical and electrical
- [Inventor Spotlight - Angela Wandinger-Ness, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/12/01/inventor-spotlight-angela-wandinger-ness-ph-d/) - Angela Wandinger-Ness, Ph.D. Professor & Vice Chair for Research Department of Pathology The Victor and Ruby Hansen Surface Endowed Professor in Cancer Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Associate Director for Education, Training and Mentoring, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico 2019 RAINFOREST INNOVATION FELLOW As the 2019 Rainforest Innovation Fellow, Dr. Wandinger-Ness is recognized for
- [Inventor Spotlight - Sang Eon Han, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/01/01/inventor-spotlight-sang-eon-han-ph-d/) - Sang Eon Han, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico Dr. Han’s research areas include: Fundamental understanding of light scattering physics in biological materials and computational evolution of their nanostructures; Solar rejecting white coatings for building heat management; and Development of efficient silicon
- [Inventor Spotlight - Jennifer M. Gillette, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/02/01/inventor-spotlight-jennifer-m-gillette-ph-d/) - Jennifer M. Gillette, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Pathology UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Dr. Gillette’s research program uses a combinatorial approach to investigate how cell communication within the bone marrow microenvironment serves to regulate healthy and malignant hematopoietic stem cells. Their goal is to identify molecules and mechanisms that can be directly targeted to 1)
- [Inventor Spotlight - Fernando Garzon, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/03/01/inventor-spotlight-fernando-garzon-ph-d/) - Fernando Garzon, Ph.D. Director, Center for Micro-Engineered Materials Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering The University of New Mexico Dr. Garzon research interests include: the development of advanced gas sensors for combustion control, groundwater and air emissions monitorting, fuel cell materials technology, energy storage technology, high temperature materials and devices, electronic conducting transition metal oxides,
- [Inventor Spotlight - Carolyn Muller, M.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/01/inventor-spotlight-carolyn-muller-m-d/) - Carolyn Muller, M.D. Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology Associate Director Clinical Research Co-Director of Protocol Review and Monitoring System Women’s Cancer Program Co-Leader The Judy Putman Dirks Endowed Professor in Gynecologic Cancer Care UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Muller’s research areas include: Cancer prevention
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ying-Bing Jiang, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/05/01/inventor-spotlight-ying-bing-jiang-ph-d/) - Ying-Bing Jiang, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences Member, Center for Micro-Engineered Materials The University of New Mexico Dr. Jiang’s research areas include: Studying material’s characterization by transmission electron microscopes (TEM); Atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques, which precisely builds up nanostructures one atomic layer by
- [Inventor Spotlight - Eva Y. Chi, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/01/inventor-spotlight-eva-y-chi-ph-d/) - Eva Y. Chi, Ph.D. Professor & Regents’ Lecturer Associate Chair Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering & Center for Biomedical Engineering Member, Center for Biomedical Engineering Dr. Chi’s research areas include elucidating protein aggregation mechanisms in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases and in the development of biopharmaceuticals; developing sensors for biomarkers for the early detection,
- [Inventor Spotlight - Steven Bradfute, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/07/01/inventor-spotlight-steven-bradfute-ph-d/) - Steven Bradfute, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Center for Global Health Division of Infectious Diseases, Dept. of Internal Medicine The University of New Mexico Dr. Bradfute’s research areas include immunity, therapeutics, diagnostics, and vaccine development for emerging and re-emerging viral pathogens; Ebolaviruses: they have extensively characterized glycosylation patterns on the glycoproteins of four different ebolaviruses and two
- [Inventor Spotlight - Kathryn M. Frietze, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/08/01/inventor-spotlight-kathryn-m-frietze-ph-d/) - Kathryn M. Frietze, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology UNM Clinical and Translational Science Center Dr. Frietze’s research areas include: Investigating the specificity of antibody responses to infectious diseases Developing vaccines against infectious diseases Developing vaccines against drugs of abuse (including oxycodone, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine) to treat Opioid Use Disorder and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Kiran Bhaskar, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/09/01/inventor-spotlight-kiran-bhaskar-ph-d/) - Kiran Bhaskar, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Department of Neurology Co-Director, Brain and Behavioral Health Institute (BBHI) Co-Director, New Mexico Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (NM-ADRC – Exploratory) Dr. Bhaskar’s laboratory studies brain inflammation in driving Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. His lab is developing and testing novel vaccines for Alzheimer’s disease.
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ladan Arissian, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/10/01/inventor-spotlight-ladan-arissian-ph-d/) - Ladan Arissian, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Member, Center for High Technology Materials Dr. Arissian’s research area is in optical metrology and active sensor development. She exploits coherence in ultrashort pulse generation known as “frequency combs” for development of sensors based on measurement of optical path differences. Another active area
- [Inventor Spotlight - Peter Vorobieff, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/11/01/inventor-spotlight-peter-vorobieff-ph-d/) - Peter Vorobieff, Ph.D. Professor and Assistant Chair Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Vorobieff’s research areas include: Fundamental hydrodynamic instabilities, Meandering flows Multiphase flows, Shock-accelerated flows, Two-dimensional hydrodynamics, Renewable energy, and Advanced flow field measurement techniques. ISSUED U.S. PATENTS (UNM-AFFILIATED) 8,567,259 Optical Phase Shift Fluid Flow Velocity Measurement Mechanism, issued October 29, 2013 10,006,443 Inflatable, Free-Standing
- [Inventor Spotlight - Karin Westlund High, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/01/inventor-spotlight-karin-westlund-high-ph-d/) - Karin Westlund High, Ph.D. Professor and Vice-Chair of Research Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine The University of New Mexico New Mexico VA Health Care System Research Physiologist AIM Center Affiliate Active Startup: VIC Foundry, Inc. The goal of Dr. Westlund High’s work is to unravel molecular mechanisms of nociception and chronic pain in
- [Inventor Spotlight - Arash Mafi, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/01/01/inventor-spotlight-arash-mafi-ph-d/) - Arash Mafi, Ph.D. Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy Member, Center for High Technology Materials Dr. Mafi’s research areas include: Optics and photonics: Theoretical, computational, and experimental; Guided-wave and fiber optics; High power fiber lasers: Radiation-balanced fiber lasers; Image transport using transverse Anderson localization; Wave propagation in random
- [Inventor Spotlight - Nancy L. Kanagy, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/02/01/inventor-spotlight-nancy-l-kanagy-ph-d/) - Nancy L. Kanagy, Ph.D. Chair and Professor Department of Cell Biology & Physiology The University of New Mexico Fellow of the American Physiological Society and American Hearth Association UNM Co-Investigator: Dr. Ross Clark, MD Dr. Kanagy’s research areas include: Vascular endothelial cell signaling; Regulation of hydrogen sulfide synthesis and activity in vascular endothelial cells; and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Nathan Jackson, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/03/01/inventor-spotlight-nathan-jackson-ph-d/) - Nathan Jackson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Member, Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico Startup: Integrated Deposition Solutions, Inc. Dr. Jackson’s research areas include: Microsystems or Microelectromechanical Systems; Multi-functional Thin Film Materials; Atomizers; Energy Harvesters; BioSensors; Acoustic Resonators; Microelectronics; Microfabrication; Additive Manufacturing; Flexible and stretchable electronics; Neural Interfaces; and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Rong Pan, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/04/01/inventor-spotlight-rong-pan-ph-d/) - Rong Pan, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Science The University of New Mexico Dr. Pan’s research areas include: (1) The role of zinc in acute brain damage and recovery following ischemic stroke. (2) Biomarkers for assessing blood brain barrier damage before thrombolysis to predict the risk of intracranial hemorrhage after thrombolysis. (3) The
- [Inventor Spotlight - Melanie E. Moses, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/01/inventor-spotlight-melanie-e-moses-ph-d/) - Melanie E. Moses, Ph.D. Professor Department of Computer Science Associate Professor Department of Biology The University of New Mexico External Faculty, Santa Fe Institute Dr. Moses’ research areas include: Scalable swarm robotic systems Biologically inspired computation Computational Immunology ISSUED U.S. PATENTS (UNM-AFFILIATED) 9,446,512 iAnt Swarm Robotic Platform and Evolutionary Algorithms, issued November 20, 2016
- [Inventor Spotlight - Stefan Posse, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/06/01/inventor-spotlight-stefan-posse-ph-d/) - Stefan Posse, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Neurology Member, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Department of Clinical Medicine University of Copenhagen, Denmark Dr. Posse’s research areas include: Biophysics of high frequency resting-state functional MRI in human brain Development of ultra-high-speed real-time functional MRI data acquisition Development
- [Inventor Spotlight - Abdullah Mueen, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/07/01/inventor-spotlight-abdullah-mueen-ph-d/) - Abdullah Mueen, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science The University of New Mexico Dr. Mueen’s research interests include: Data Mining Machine Learning Information Diffusion Automated Monitoring ISSUED U.S. PATENTS (UNM-AFFILIATED) 10,089,660 System and Method for Implementing Temporal Review, issued October 2, 2018 10,389,745 A Method to Detect Bots in Social Media, issued August 20,
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ludmila Bakhireva, M.D., Ph.D, M.P.H](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/08/01/inventor-spotlight-ludmila-bakhireva/) - Ludmila Bakhireva, M.D., Ph.D, M.P.H Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administrative Sciences Department of Family Medicine Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine Director, Substance Use Research & Education (SURE) Center Co-Director, Brain and Behavioral Health Institute The University of New Mexico Active Startup: FYR Diagnostics, Inc. Dr. Bakhireva’s research
- [Inventor Spotlight - Sakineh Chabi, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/01/inventor-spotlight-sakineh-chabi-ph-d/) - Sakineh Chabi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of New Mexico Dr. Chabi’s research areas include: Two-dimensional silicon carbide Graphene technology Energy storage and conversion PENDING U.S. PATENT APPLICATIONS (UNM-AFFILIATED) Discovery of Two dimensional Silicon Carbide Materials Applications of Two-dimensional Silicon Carbide as the Channel Layer in Field-Effect Transistors Methods of Making
- [Inventor Spotlight - Eliseo F. Castilllo, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/10/01/inventor-spotlight-eliseo-f-castilllo-ph-d/) - Eliseo F. Castilllo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and KL2 Scholar Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Member, Clinical and Translational Science Center Dr. Castillo’s research areas include: Macrophage and Intestinal Epithelial function in inflammatory bowel disease The role of the colon microenvironment in the etiology of Non-Alcoholic Fatty
- [Inventor Spotlight - John C. Stormont, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/11/01/inventor-spotlight-john-c-stormont-ph-d/) - Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering The University of New Mexico Active Startup: TS-Nano, Inc. Dr. Stormont’s research areas include: Development of materials and methods for modification of fractures for applications related to CO2 sequestration, methane leakage from oil and gas wells, and geothermal energy systems. Measurement of hydrologic-mechanical properties of rock, cement and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Jonathan Owen, M.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/12/01/inventor-spotlight-jonathan-owen-m-d/) - Jonathan Owen, M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine The University of New Mexico Dr. Owen’s research interests include: Percutaneous endovascular arteriovenous fistulas Hypertension CO-Investigator on the TRIDENT study which is creating a tissue database for research into diabetic nephropathy CO-Investigator on the REGEN study examining stem cells in diabetic nephropathy Safety and best practices
- [Inventor Spotlight - Lydia Tapia, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/01/inventor-spotlight-lydia-tapia/) - Lydia Tapia, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Computer Science The University of New Mexico Dr. Tapia’s research areas include: Robotic motion planning Computational biology Machine learning ISSUED U.S. PATENT (UNM-AFFILIATED) 9,828,107 Redundant Component and Intelligent Computerized Control System for Multi-rotor VTOL Aircraft, issued November 28, 2017
- [Inventor Spotlight - Sascha R.A. Alles, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/01/inventor-spotlight-sascha-r-a-alles-ph-d/) - Sascha R.A. Alles, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine The University of New Mexico Active Startup: Neurochronix, Inc Dr. Alles’ research areas include: Chronic pain Sensory neurons Spinal cord Ion channels Translational neuroscience PENDING U.S. PATENT APPLICATIONS (UNM-AFFILIATED) Development of Novel Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived (hiPSC) Sensory Neuron Lines
- [Inventor Spotlight - Tito Busani, Ph.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/03/01/inventor-spotlight-tito-busani-ph-d/) - Tito Busani, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Member, Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico Dr. Busani’s research areas include: Nano Acousto-Optic and Electronic Materials Advance Lithography and metrology Quantum Sensing Photovoltaics ISSUED U.S. PATENTS (UNM-AFFILIATED) 10,840,092 Atomic Force Microscopy Based on Nanowire Tips for High Aspect Ratio
- [Inventor Spotlight - Iming Chen, DVM, MS](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/01/inventor-spotlight-iming-chen-dvm-ms/) - Iming Chen, DVM, MS Research Professor Department of Pathology Member, Cellular and Molecular Oncology Research Program Member, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Chen’s research areas include: Using the comprehensive genomic technologies to discover new genetic abnormalities in acute lymphocytic leukemia that may serve as diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Co-PI member
- [Inventor Spotlight - John Plumley, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/05/01/inventor-spotlight-john-plumley-phd/) - John Plumley, PhD Research Assistant Professor Center for Micro-Engineered Materials The University of New Mexico Active Startup: Andluca Technologies, Inc. Dr. Plumley’s research areas include: Regenerative solid oxide fuel cells Solid state reversible electrochemical mirrors Solar cell cover glass coating Passive cooling surface technology Applied stress effects on pitting corrosion and cracking on stainless steel
- [Inventor Spotlight - Kannan Ramaiyan, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/07/05/inventor-spotlight-kannan-ramaiyan-phd/) - Research Associate Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Member, Center for Micro-Engineered Materials The University of New Mexico Active Startup: Sun Safe Technology, LLC Dr. Ramaiyan’s research areas include: Solid oxide fuel cell materials development Electrochemical gas sensors for hydrogen, NOx, ammonia, and hydrocarbons. Solid oxide electrolyzers Colorimetric sensors for UV radiation monitoring
- [Inventor Spotlight - Alan E. Tomkinson, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/12/01/inventor-spotlight-alan-e-tomkinson-phd/) - Associate Director for Basic Research, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Professor and Vice Chief, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Molecular Medicine Health Sciences Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Tomkinson has disclosed three inventions to STC, received three UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents, and has three pending U. S. patent applications for his DNA
- [Inventor Spotlight - Scott S. Sibbett, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/11/01/inventor-spotlight-scott-s-sibbett-phd/) - Research Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Associate Director, Center for Biomedical Engineering The University of New Mexico Pressure Analysis Company (PAC) (STC start-up) Dr. Sibbett has disclosed 10 inventions to STC, received four UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents, has three pending U. S. patent applications, and has an option to license agreement with
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ivy Foo-Hurwitz, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/10/01/inventor-spotlight-ivy-foo-hurwitz-phd/) - Research Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Center for Global Health Health Sciences Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Foo-Hurwitz has disclosed four inventions to STC and has three pending U. S. patent applications for her paratransgenic delivery-system technologies to control infectious diseases. Control of Aedes aegypti, the mosquito vector
- [Inventor Spotlight - Ganesh Balakrishnan, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/09/01/inventor-spotlight-ganesh-balakrishnan-phd/) - Associate Professor, Associate Chair, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering The University of New Mexico Dr. Balakrishnan has disclosed 15 inventions to STC, received five UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents and has three pending U. S. patent applications for his semiconductor, reconfigurable antenna, and solar cell technologies. Dr. Balakrishnan’s primary research focus for the past
- [Inventor Spotlight - Debra A. MacKenzie, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/08/01/inventor-spotlight-debra-a-mackenzie-phd/) - Research Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Health Sciences Center The University of New Mexico Dr. MacKenzie has disclosed two inventions to STC and received two UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents for her cancer treatment technologies. Cancer treatment technologies developed by Dr. Mackenzie include methods and compounds that modulate autophagy (i.e., recycling of cellular components)
- [Inventor Spotlight - Darko Stafanovic, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/07/01/inventor-spotlight-darko-stafanovic-phd/) - Professor and Chair, Department of Computer Science The University of New Mexico Dr. Stefanovic has disclosed seven inventions to STC, received two UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patent, and has two pending U. S. patent applications for his molecular computing technologies. Molecular computing is still in development and was not even in existence until just a
- [Inventor Spotlight - Cristian G. Bologa, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/06/01/inventor-spotlight-cristian-g-bologa-phd/) - Research Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Translational Informatics Health Sciences Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Bologa has disclosed seven inventions to STC, received two UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents, has one pending U. S. patent application, and a license agreement with Sandia Biotech, Inc. for his estrogen receptor technologies. Dr. Bologa’s
- [Inventor Spotlight - Daniel F. Feezell, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/05/01/inventor-spotlight-daniel-f-feezell-phd/) - Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering The University of New Mexico Dr. Feezell has disclosed four inventions to STC, received three UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents, and has three pending U. S. patent applications for his semiconductor and LED technologies. Present research efforts in nanoscale FETs (field effect transistors) technologies are focusing on
- [Inventor Spotlight - Mohamed S. El-Genk, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/03/01/inventor-spotlight-mohamed-s-el-genk-phd/) - Regents’ Professor, Departments of Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical & Biological Engineering Founding Director, Institute of Space and Nuclear Power Studies The University of New Mexico Dr. El-Genk has disclosed 11 inventions to STC, received three UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents, and has four pending U. S. patent applications for his nuclear power and
- [Inventor Spotlight - Natalie L. Adolphi, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/04/01/inventor-spotlight-natalie-l-adolphi-phd/) - Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Research Director, Center for Forensic Imaging Health Sciences Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Adophi has disclosed three inventions to STC, received one UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patent, and has one pending U. S. patent application for her viscosity measurement technology. Dr. Adolphi’s technology for measuring
- [Inventor Spotlight - Todd A. Thompson, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/02/01/inventor-spotlight-todd-a-thompson-phd/) - Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Health Sciences Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Thompson has disclosed three inventions to STC and received two UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents for his cancer treatment technologies. Cancer treatment technologies developed by Dr. Thompson include methods and compounds that modulate autophagy (i.e., recycling of cellular components) in
- [Inventor Spotlight - Wolfgang Rudolph, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2017/01/01/inventor-spotlight-wolfgang-rudolph-phd/) - Regents’ Professor and Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy The University of New Mexico Dr. Rudolph has disclosed nine inventions to STC, received three UNM-affiliated issued U. S. patents, and has one pending U. S. patent application for microscopy and laser technologies. His optically pumped fiber-gas laser (OPGL) is based on population inversion in a
- [Inventor Spotlight - Erin D. Milligan, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/04/01/inventor-spotlight-erin-d-milligan-phd/) - Associate Professor, Department of Neurosciences Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Dr. Milligan has disclosed four inventions, received two UNM-affiliated issued U.S. patents, and has three pending U.S. patent applications for her neuropathic pain technologies. Existing pain treatments primarily target neurons and reduce pain by only ~25-40% in less than half of the 15
- [Inventor Spotlight - David T. Hanson, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/03/01/inventor-spotlight-david-t-hanson-phd/) - Professor, Department of Biology The University of New Mexico Dr. Hanson has disclosed four inventions, and has a pending U.S. patent application for his microorganism encapsulation technology. Nature has countless examples of symbiotic organisms and even microorganism communities where the function of the whole outperforms the sum of the parts. Cell encapsulation or immobilization is
- [Inventor Spotlight - Edgar C. Boedeker, MD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/02/01/inventor-spotlight-edgar-c-boedeker-md/) - Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Health Sciences The University of New Mexico Dr. Boedeker has disclosed three inventions, received two UNM-affiliated issued U.S. patents, and has one pending U.S. patent application for his living vaccine vector technologies. Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) is the leading cause of traveler’s diarrhea in high-risk
- [Inventor Spotlight - Christos Christodoulou, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/01/01/inventor-spotlight-christos-christodoulou-phd/) - Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing, School of Engineering Distinguished Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering The University of New Mexico Dr. Christodoulou has disclosed 12 inventions, received four UNM-affiliated issued U.S. patents, and has three pending U.S. patent applications for his reconfigurable antenna and energy harvesting technologies. Dr. Christodoulou has
- [Inventor Spotlight - Nikolaos Mellios, MD, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/12/01/inventor-spotlight-nikolaos-mellios-md-phd/) - Associate Professor Department of Neurosciences AIM Center of Biomedical Research Excellence The University of New Mexico Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Circular RNAs for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Disorders Circular RNAs for Diagnosis of Depression and Prediction of Response to Antidepressant Treatment Novel Tools for Circular RNA Manipulation and use in Therapeutics Dr.
- [Inventor Spotlight - Achraf Noureddine, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/11/01/inventor-spotlight-achraf-noureddine-phd/) - Research Assistant Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Center for Micro-Engineered Materials (CMEM) The University of New Mexico Issued U.S. Patents (UNM-Affiliated) 11,344,629 Active Targeting of Circulating Tumor Cells by Monosized Protocells, issued May 31, 2022 Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Liposomal Coated Nanoparticles for Immunotherapy Applications A High Capacity Nanoparticle Platform for
- [Sanjeev Arora Receives the 2023 New Mexico Humanitarian Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/08/24/sanjeev-arora-receives-the-2023-new-mexico-humanitarian-award/) - Sanjeev Arora Receives the 2023 New Mexico Humanitarian Award This year, Sanjeev Arora, MD, the founder and executive director of Project ECHO, was chosen as the 2023 New Mexico Humanitarian Award recipient. The award recognizes New Mexicans who have done extraordinary work and set an example for others by demonstrating a passion for philanthropy, human
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Hannah Smith](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/08/23/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-hannah-smith/) - Our featured intern this month is Hannah Smith, the Student Intellectual Property Assistant for UNM Rainforest Innovations. In May, Hannah graduated summa cum laude with her bachelor’s degree in architecture and is now pursuing a master’s degree in project management at UNM’s Anderson School of Management. “I plan to work as a construction project manager,
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces FY2023 Year-End Metrics](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/08/23/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-fy2023-year-end-metrics/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development organization, has wrapped up another successful fiscal year. Metrics for technology-transfer and commercialization activities from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, included 78 invention disclosures, 54 new U.S. patent applications filed, and the issuance of 32 patents. Commercialization activity was comparable
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Year-End Metrics Reveal Increases in Invention Disclosures and Startup Activity](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/08/23/unm-rainforest-innovations-year-end-metrics-reveal-increases-in-invention-disclosures-and-startup-activity/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations, the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development organization, has seen increased invention disclosures in fiscal year 2022 and has continued to diversify its income and matched or exceeded goals in many metrics. Metrics for technology-transfer and commercialization activities from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022, saw increases in the
- [Inventor Spotlight - Geetanjali Sharma, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/10/01/inventor-spotlight-geetanjali-sharma-phd/) - Research Assistant Professor Department of Internal Medicine The University of New Mexico Issued U.S. Patents (UNM-Affiliated) 10,471,047 Method for Treating Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Kidney Diseases by Regulating GPR30/GPER Activity, issued November 12, 2019 10,980,785 Method for Treating Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Kidney Diseases by Regulating GPR30/GPER Activity, issued April 20, 2021 Pending U.S.
- [Generative Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models: Interesting Tool, for Certain Contexts](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/08/10/generative-artificial-intelligence-large-language-models-interesting-tool-for-certain-contexts/) - Below is a piece written by Charles Valauskas of Valauskas Corder LLC, who serves as patent counsel for UNM Rainforest Innovations. In this piece, he touches on the potential risks and limitations associated with artificial intelligence large language models, including ChatGPT, especially regarding intellectual property protection. — Generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language models are
- [The University of New Mexico Is Among Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2017](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/06/18/the-university-of-new-mexico-is-among-top-100-worldwide-universities-granted-u-s-utility-patents-in-2017/) - ALBUQURQUE, New Mexico. June 18, 2018—The University of New Mexico (UNM) is among the Top 100 Worldwide Universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2017, according to a report published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). The report uses data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to highlight
- [Technology Developed at the University of New Mexico Helping to Decrease Healthcare Costs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/06/18/technology-developed-at-the-university-of-new-mexico-helping-to-decrease-healthcare-costs/) - An innovative model developed at the University of New Mexico to treat chronic and complex diseases in rural and underserved areas of New Mexico is helping to lower the cost of healthcare. Project ECHO®, created by Dr. Sanjeev Arora, professor and vice chair in the Department of Internal Medicine at UNM’s Health Sciences Center, provides
- [UNM Student Entrepreneur Happy to Be at the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/06/21/unm-student-entrepreneur-happy-to-be-at-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - One of the busiest student entrepreneurs at UNM lives, learns, and works at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Already the founder and CEO of two startup companies—Pencil-In and Shutter Bombs—you can often find Kyle Guin working in his office or chatting with other entrepreneurs at STC’s business incubator, the Cecchi VentureLab. Or, he may be on
- [New Startup at the Lobo Rainforest Building Creating Next Gen Solution to Cloud Vulnerability](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/06/25/new-startup-at-the-lobo-rainforest-building-creating-next-gen-solution-to-cloud-vulnerability/) - A new company started by native New Mexican Mark Chavez could lead us away from the cloud and into the light. Chavez, along with co-investors and a fresh influx of capital from STC’s Co-Investment Fund, is working right now at the Lobo Rainforest Building in downtown Albuquerque to create a new way to give online
- [Fourteen Patents Issued for UNM Technologies in April, May, and June](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/06/29/fourteen-patents-issued-for-unm-technologies-in-april-may-and-june/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued fourteen patents during April, May and June for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents issued during STC.UNM’s 2018 fiscal 4th quarter are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Chemical & Biological Engineering,
- [Local Biotech Company Agilvax’s Cancer Immunotherapy Technology Shows Promising Results](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/07/10/local-biotech-company-agilvaxs-cancer-immunotherapy-technology-shows-promising-results/) - Local start-up company Agilvax, Inc., headquartered in Albuquerque, is commercializing a virus-like particle (VLP) technology platform developed by UNM researchers Dr. David Peabody and Dr. Bryce Chackerian and cancer immunotherapies for one of the hardest to treat breast cancers. The company’s AX09 immunotherapeutic was recently reviewed in the journal Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy for its preclinical
- [UNM Technology Transfer Raised to New Level](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/07/11/unm-technology-transfer-raised-to-new-level/) - With the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Lobo Rainforest Building just around the corner, the University of New Mexico’s technology transfer organization, STC.UNM, is reporting a higher level of commercialization activity among faculty, students, entrepreneurs and investors. Year-end metrics reveal a positive trend. The 11 startups spun out this year using UNM technology
- [Albuquerque’s Growing Innovation District Attracts Meeting Planners](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/07/24/albuquerques-growing-innovation-district-attracts-meeting-planners/) - Continued development of the Innovate ABQ core site and surrounding innovation district in downtown Albuquerque is an added attraction for meeting planners looking for the right place for national technology and industry meetings. To find out what the city has to offer, see the July 11, 2018 article, “Downtown Albuquerque Is a Meeting Planner Portal
- [UNM Tech Transfer Program Investing in New Mexico’s Economic Future](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/07/30/unm-tech-transfer-program-investing-in-new-mexicos-economic-future/) - STC.UNM, the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic-development arm, is raising the level of commitment to grow New Mexico’s economy with jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for the state’s young people. The 11 companies spun off from UNM technologies this year plan to stay in New Mexico. More companies have been spun off by students
- [Local Startup Developing UNM Technology Lead Awardee for $1M DOE Contract](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/08/17/local-startup-developing-unm-technology-lead-awardee-for-1m-doe-contract/) - Pajarito Powder LLC, an Albuquerque start-up and Verge Fund portfolio company commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico and LANL, is the lead awardee of a $1 million contract to advance development of its platinum-free catalysts for fuel cells. The company manufactures platinum-free and reduced-platinum catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells, and is the
- [Startup CEO Comes Back to His Hometown to Innovate](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/08/27/startup-ceo-comes-back-to-his-hometown-to-innovate/) - Mark Chavez, CEO of one of New Mexico’s newest startups, wants to change the way we think about and use social media, and he’s come back to Albuquerque to develop what could be a disruptive innovation on a global scale. Read about Ellen Marks’ fascinating August 27, 2018 interview, “One-on-One with Mark Chavez,” from the
- [Lobo Rainforest Building Marks One-Year Anniversary](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/08/27/lobo-rainforest-building-marks-one-year-anniversary/) - On August 25, 2017, the Lobo Rainforest Building officially opened its doors to the UNM and New Mexico innovation and entrepreneurial communities. The building currently has a 100% occupancy rate for tenants located on the first floor and for the 310 students living in the apartments on the upper floors. Since 2012, STC has been
- [Statewide Economic Impact Report first to survey entire UNM system](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/08/28/statewide-economic-impact-report-first-to-survey-entire-unm-system/) - Economic productivity of UNM alumni also noted A recently completed report of The University of New Mexico’s economic impact on the state of New Mexico reveals that one of its major employers is a significant contributor to the state’s economy. The report, “The Statewide Economic Impact of the University of New Mexico,” looked at four
- [New Drug Combination to Treat Cancer Could Far Surpass Current Therapies](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/08/31/new-drug-combination-to-treat-cancer-could-far-surpass-current-therapies/) - A drug discovered more than a decade ago at the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University has new life, thanks to a recent discovery by scientists across the country at the University of Pennsylvania. These discoveries are being brought to market by a new start-up company, Linnaeus Therapeutics, that is off and
- [UNM startup BennuBio receives $1.5 million investment from the State’s Catalyst Fund](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/09/04/unm-startup-bennubio-receives-1-5-million-investment-from-the-states-catalyst-fund/) - A UNM technology that has been incubating a superfast, multi sample cytometer that can screen cells up to 100 times faster than what’s currently on the market is getting a big boost from the state of New Mexico’s Catalyst Fund. The technology was developed by Professor Steven Graves and colleagues from the Department of Chemical
- [Building Industry Hubs for New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/09/10/building-industry-hubs-for-new-mexico/) - Technologies and initiatives originating at the University of New Mexico and the state’s other research universities and national labs are catalyzing efforts to develop industry hubs in New Mexico. See Kevin Robinson-Avila’s September 10, 2018 article, “Building on strengths,” reprinted below from the Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook, on what’s developing in the biotech, optics/photonics, and
- [UNM Inventor Moving Forward with Innovation](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/09/11/unm-inventor-moving-forward-with-innovation/) - UNM inventor Dr. Christina Salas, an assistant professor in the departments of orthopaedics & rehabilitation and mechanical engineering, is developing technology that promises one day to improve the treatment for injured ligaments. Dr. Salas’ research team is focused on additive manufacturing techniques—3D bioprinting and electrospinning—for tissue engineering of the bone-ligament interface. See Michael Haederle’s September
- [UNM Startup Avisa Pharma’s Reports Proof-of-Concept Trials Nearing Completion  and New Issued Patents](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/09/19/unm-startup-avisa-pharmas-reports-proof-of-concept-trials-nearing-completion-and-new-issued-patents/) - Local startup Avisa Pharma has announced that its proof-of-concept trials using its AV BreathTest™ technology to test for pneumonia in emergency departments will be completed by year end, paving the way for an FDA clinical trial. The company was formed to commercialize Dr. Graham Timmins’ breath-test technology for early detection and treatment of lung infections
- [STC.UNM Receives EDA University Center Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/09/27/stc-unm-receives-eda-university-center-grant/) - STC.UNM, the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic-development organization, announced today that it has received a University Center Grant from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support high-growth entrepreneurs and provide training and technical assistance at all UNM campuses. The grants are awarded through an open and competitive process in five-year cycles across
- [Fourteen U.S. Patents Issued and One Trademark Registered for UNM Technologies  in July, August, and September](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/09/28/fourteen-u-s-patents-issued-and-one-trademark-registered-for-unm-technologies-in-july-august-and-september/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued fourteen U.S. patents and registered one trademark during July, August, and September for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents issued during STC.UNM’s 2019 fiscal 1st quarter are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computer
- [UNM Distinguished Faculty and Inventor Receives National Honor](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/10/11/unm-distinguished-faculty-and-inventor-receives-national-honor/) - Dr. C. Jeffrey Brinker, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering and Fellow at Sandia National Labs, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Brinker is a prolific inventor at UNM who combines advanced materials science and biology to create innovative membranes, sensors, thin
- [Local Startup Lens to Sell First Product](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/10/22/local-startup-lens-to-sell-first-product/) - Local startup Lens will soon sell its first product at a December 6th launch party for the company at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Lens is developing a technology to give online users control over their own data in an innovative peer-to-peer online communications program that circumvents current social media platforms to give users cloud-free online
- [Albuquerque’s Growing Startup Ecosystem Catches National Attention](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/10/30/albuquerques-growing-startup-ecosystem-catches-national-attention/) - A just released report by Startup Genome, a data and analysis organization devoted to startup ecosystem research, profiled Albuquerque, along with five other mid-sized US cities (Fresno, CA, Hartford, CT, New Orleans, LA, Reno, NV, and Springfield, MA) for their emerging startup ecosystems. The study, “How Early-Stage Ecosystems Are Developing in the United States,” was
- [Second I-Corps Program Launching at the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/10/30/second-i-corps-program-launching-at-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - A second I-Corps-based entrepreneurial program will soon be launching at the Lobo Rainforest Building. The National Labs Lobo Rainforest I-Corps Site, funded by Sandia National Labs and the Air Force Research Lab and administered by STC.UNM (STC) and the UNM Innovation Academy (IA), will provide entrepreneurial training to researchers at the national labs who want
- [Pitch competition delivers creative solutions](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/02/pitch-competition-delivers-creative-solutions/) - UNM Innovation Academy students bring diverse product ideas The Rainforest Pitch Competition is more competitive than ever before. Students from a variety of majors entered the competition, with ideas ranging from a local kombucha company to an app that helps students choose courses and professors. “The Rainforest Pitch competition gets better and better each semester,”
- [APLU Names Six Public Research Universities as Finalists  for 2018 Innovation & Economic Prosperity Universities Awards](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/05/aplu-names-six-public-research-universities-as-finalists-for-2018-innovation-economic-prosperity-universities-awards/) - UNM one of six finalists Washington, DC – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named six public research institutions as finalists for its sixth annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University Awards. The winners will be announced at the association’s annual meeting, which will be held November 11-13 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- [APLU names University of New Mexico 2018 Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Award Winner](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/11/aplu-names-university-of-new-mexico-2018-innovation-economic-prosperity-university-award-winner/) - The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named The University of New Mexico a 2018 Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) awardee. UNM won the IEP Place award for exemplary initiatives resulting in social, cultural, or community development. APLU’s IEP Universities designation program helps higher education institutions codify, elevate, and advance their enterprise supporting
- [Albuquerque Biotech Company Agilvax Appoints Executive Chairman to Its Board](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/13/albuquerque-biotech-company-agilvax-appoints-executive-chairman-to-its-board/) - Local biotech company Agilvax, Inc., headquartered in Albuquerque, is commercializing a virus-like particle (VLP) technology platform, developed by researchers Dr. David Peabody and Dr. Bryce Chackerian from the University of New Mexico, for targeted cancer immunotherapies and vaccines. The company’s AX09 cancer immunotherapy is being developed for one of the hardest to treat cancers—triple negative
- [Fall Rainforest Student Pitch Competition  Draws Large Number of Participants](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/13/fall-rainforest-student-pitch-competition-draws-large-number-of-participants/) - STC and the UNM Innovation Academy co-hosted their eighth Rainforest Student Pitch Competition on the evening of November 5 at Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. This popular community event recognizes student entrepreneurs in the state. The pitch competition was an opportunity for aspiring student entrepreneurs to present their innovative ideas for products, services and technologies
- [AFRL and STC Technology Showcase Draws Investors and Industry Reps to the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/14/afrl-and-stc-technology-showcase-draws-investors-and-industry-reps-to-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - A technology showcase featuring inventions from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the University of New Mexico drew interested investors, entrepreneurs and company reps to the Lobo Rainforest Building in downtown Albuquerque for a morning session of presentations, networking and Q&A from CEO’s of local technology startups. The November 8 event featured six technology
- [UNM Initiative to Connect STEM Graduates and Professionals to High Tech Jobs in NM a Success](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/27/unm-initiative-to-connect-stem-graduates-and-professionals-to-high-tech-jobs-in-nm-a-success/) - Under the leadership of UNM Regents’ Professor Emerita Maggie Werner Washburne, UNM is spearheading a new initiative to answer the call from New Mexico companies for a STEM-trained workforce. The initiative is called STEM Boomerang and is an annual career fair for students, graduates and working professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields
- [Nusenda President/CEO and STC Board Member Receives International Recognition](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/27/nusenda-presidentceo-and-stc-board-member-receives-international-recognition/) - Nusenda Credit Union President and CEO Terry Laudick has received prestigious international recognition for his leadership in making Nusenda Credit Union an innovator in improving the lives of New Mexicans through creative programs and opportunities that open the door to economic prosperity. Mr. Laudick, who is also a member of the STC.UNM Board of Directors,
- [ABQ startup brings blazing fast internet to local college](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/11/30/abq-startup-brings-blazing-fast-internet-to-local-college/) - Albuquerque startup OptiPulse Inc. will soon be testing its laser chips for wireless networking at Central New Mexico Community College’s (CNM) main campus. The company has developed 10 gigabytes-per-second speeds using its proprietary laser chips that will save energy and lower the cost of transmitting data. OptiPulse has received funding from the STC Co-Investment Fund
- [Technology Developed by Former UNM Emergency Medicine Doctor Reaches the $1 Million Mark in Sales](https://innovations.unm.edu/2018/12/04/technology-developed-by-former-unm-emergency-medicine-doctor-reaches-the-1-million-mark-in-sales/) - In 2012, STC.UNM licensed a lightweight, one-size-fits-all femoral traction splint, developed by former UNM emergency medicine doctor Sam Slishman, to medical supplies and products company Rescue Essentials. Today, the Slishman Traction Splint (STS) has reached $1 million in sales thanks to its innovative design and ease of use. The company has served the emergency medical
- [Dr. Yun Li Joins VIC Technology Venture Development™ as Managing Director – New Mexico Branch](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/01/03/dr-yun-li-joins-vic-technology-venture-development-as-managing-director-new-mexico-branch/) - Executive with Extensive Startup Business Experience Leads VIC’s New Mexico Expansion FAYETTEVILLE, AR – December 19, 2018 – VIC Technology Venture Development™ (VIC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Yun Li as Managing Director – New Mexico Branch. Dr. Li is also serving as interim CEO of VIC portfolio company Nob Hill Therapeutics, Inc. Her multifaceted
- [Lens Launch Party Tests New Device](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/01/04/lens-launch-party-tests-new-device/) - Local startup Lens unveiled its lumen device at a December 6th launch party for the company at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Lens is developing a technology to give online users control over their own data in an innovative peer-to-peer online communications program that circumvents current social media platforms to give users cloud-free online privacy and
- [Albuquerque Biotech Company Agilvax Welcomes Prestigious Scientist to Board](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/01/16/albuquerque-biotech-company-agilvax-welcomes-prestigious-scientist-to-board/) - Local biotech company Agilvax, Inc., headquartered in Albuquerque, is commercializing a virus-like particle (VLP) technology platform, developed by researchers Dr. David Peabody and Dr. Bryce Chackerian from the University of New Mexico, for targeted cancer immunotherapies and vaccines. The company’s AX09 cancer immunotherapy is being developed for one of the hardest to treat cancers—triple negative
- [Sixteen U.S. Patents Issued to STC for UNM Technologies in October, November and December](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/01/17/sixteen-u-s-patents-issued-to-stc-for-unm-technologies-in-october-november-and-december/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued sixteen U.S. patents to STC during the months of October, November, and December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during STC’s 2019 fiscal 2nd quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Emergency Medicine,
- [Make money and earn credit](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/01/29/make-money-and-earn-credit/) - 'Design. Build. Bank' focus of spring break class at UNM's Innovation Academy Spend your spring break creating ways to make money instead of finding ways to spend it. The UNM Innovation Academy, in partnership with the School of Architecture, Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies, and University College is offering a new class where you can earn
- [Philadelphia Investor Puts Albuquerque in Top Ten for Entrepreneurs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/02/01/philadelphia-investor-puts-albuquerque-in-top-ten-for-entrepreneurs/) - Philadelphia entrepreneur and investor Bob Moore is an expert in data analytics. The co-founder of RJ Metrics and the recently launched Crossbeam, a B2B software company that uses data analytics to help companies find partnerships, recently conducted a study of 100 cities in the US with the highest spending power for startups. Albuquerque made the
- [NM Rainforest University Center Program Launches in January](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/02/04/nm-rainforest-university-center-program-launches-in-january/) - The new year at UNM main and branch campuses is off to a good start with the launch of a new statewide program that promises to boost entrepreneurial activity in communities across the state. The NM Rainforest University Center Program is funded by a grant from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) and will provide
- [New Mexico Startup Receives $1.2 Million Grant from DOE and Follow-on State Funding for Its Solar Cell Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/02/11/new-mexico-startup-receives-1-2-million-grant-from-doe-and-follow-on-state-funding-for-its-solar-cell-technology/) - Local startup Osazda Energy, commercialization solar cell technology jointly developed at the University of New Mexico and the Air Force Research Laboratory New Mexico by UNM Regents’ Professor Sang M. Han and his team, has received great news. Osazda, a New Mexico Angels Start-Up Factory II-funded company, is developing innovative new materials that improve the
- [Japanese University Students Pitch Their Ideas at the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/02/26/japanese-university-students-pitch-their-ideas-at-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - Two groups of students from Japanese universities visited STC in February as participants in its Internship Academy. The students spent a week receiving entrepreneurial training and pitch coaching from STC staff that culminated in pitch competitions where the students presented their ideas and technologies before Rainforest judges. Professor Toshiyuki Matsui from Osaka Prefecture University (OPU)
- [New Collaborative Center at UNM Working with Air Force Research Lab to Advance High-Tech Manufacturing Technologies](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/03/28/new-collaborative-center-at-unm-working-with-air-force-research-lab-to-advance-high-tech-manufacturing-technologies/) - New Mexico is fast becoming the place to be for the space and defense technology industries thanks to new partnerships with the UNM School of Engineering, local companies and startups and the Air Force’s national research lab in Albuquerque. The emphasis is on rapid technology development, prototyping, and manufacturing through the use of AI and
- [Twelve U.S. Patents Issued to STC for UNM Technologies in January, February, and March](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/04/02/twelve-u-s-patents-issued-to-stc-for-unm-technologies-in-january-february-and-march/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued twelve U.S. patents to STC during the months of January, February, and December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during STC’s 2019 fiscal 3rd quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Chemical &
- [Spring Rainforest Student Pitch Competition  Kicks Off Ninth Event](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/04/02/spring-rainforest-student-pitch-competition-kicks-off-ninth-event/) - STC and the UNM Innovation Academy kicked off their ninth Rainforest Student Pitch Competition on the evening of March 25 at Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. This popular community event recognizes student entrepreneurs in the state. The pitch competition was an opportunity for aspiring student entrepreneurs to present their innovative ideas for products, services and
- [2019 STC.UNM Innovation Awards Dinner Will Honor University of New Mexico Inventors and STC Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/04/11/2019-stc-unm-innovation-awards-dinner-will-honor-university-of-new-mexico-inventors-and-stc-innovation-fellow/) - Albuquerque, NM – April 11, 2019. STC.UNM will host its sixteenth annual Innovation Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building (SUB) Ballrooms B & C. The event will honor 58 faculty, staff and students who have received issued U.S. patents and registered U.S.
- [UNM Faculty Inventor Angela Wandinger-Ness to Receive the 2019 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/04/11/unm-faculty-inventor-angela-wandinger-ness-to-receive-the-2019-stc-unm-innovation-fellow-award/) - Albuquerque, NM – April 11, 2019. Dr. Angela Wandinger-Ness has been chosen to receive the 2019 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow Award in recognition of her achievements as a leading innovator at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Wandinger-Ness is a Professor in the Department of Pathology, the Victor and Ruby Hansen Surface Endowed Professor in Cancer
- [Innovate New Mexico® Sixth Showcasing Event for Investors and Industry  Features State’s Research Innovations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/05/22/innovate-new-mexico-sixth-showcasing-event-for-investors-and-industry-features-states-research-innovations/) - Innovate New Mexico, a network of the state’s seven leading technology-transfer organizations, held its annual spring event showcasing innovative technologies from the state’s research universities and national labs on May 7, 2019. The showcase—the organization’s sixth gathering—was held at Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque and featured 11 technology pitches by inventors from the University of
- [New Mexico Startup Agilvax Moves to Phase II of SBIR Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/05/29/new-mexico-startup-agilvax-moves-to-phase-ii-of-sbir-grant/) - New Mexico biotech company Agilvax, Inc., headquartered in Albuquerque, with offices in El Paso and at the Johnson & Johnson Innovation labs at Texas Medical Center (JLABS @ TMC) in Houston, is commercializing a virus-like particle (VLP) technology platform, developed by researchers Dr. David Peabody and Dr. Bryce Chackerian from the University of New Mexico,
- [Spring I-Corps Entrepreneurial Training Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/04/spring-i-corps-entrepreneurial-training-program/) - The NSF-funded I-Corps (Innovation Corps) program at the Lobo Rainforest Building is a partnership between STC and the Innovation Academy. The spring cohort of 14 commercialization teams in the NSF-funded I-Corps program completed the program’s 10-week entrepreneurial training, which started in February. Teams this semester include one from the UNM Gallup branch campus and one
- [NMEDD's Office of Science & Technology Announces New Technology Grant Program "New Mexico Technology Transfer Assistance Grants" (NM-TAG)](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/11/nmedds-office-of-science-technology-announces-new-technology-grant-program-new-mexico-technology-transfer-assistance-grants-nm-tag/) - Funding Provided by the Technology Research Collaborative & NMEDD Santa Fe, N.M. - The New Mexico Economic Development Department is launching a new grant program to help facilitate the transfer of technology developed in the laboratory to businesses seeking to improve existing products or business procedures. The New Mexico Technology Transfer Assistance Grants (NM-TAG) are
- [The University of New Mexico Is Among Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2018](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/20/the-university-of-new-mexico-is-among-top-100-worldwide-universities-granted-u-s-utility-patents-in-2018/) - ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. June 20, 2019—The University of New Mexico (UNM) is again among the Top 100 Worldwide Universities granted U.S. utility patents during the 2018 calendar year, according to a report published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). The report uses data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark
- [Enabling Vaccine Technology Has Limitless Potential](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/24/enabling-vaccine-technology-has-limitless-potential/) - A vaccine technology developed at The University of New Mexico by Professors Bryce Chackerian and David Peabody continues to expand its ability to treat a growing number of infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and cancers. Dr. David Peabody and Dr. Bryce Chackerian, professors in the Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, are co-inventors of the VLP
- [UNM Lab Using Its Sensor Monitoring Technology to Collaborate with Local Company to  Monitoring the Structural Health of Structures](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/24/unm-lab-using-its-sensor-monitoring-technology-to-collaborate-with-local-company-to-monitoring-the-structural-health-of-structures/) - Under the leadership of Assistant Professor Fernando Moreu from the UNM Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering, the UNM Smart Management of Infrastructure Laboratory (SMILab) (http://smilab.unm.edu/) is collaborating with Sandia Peak Tramway to collect data using a low-cost wireless sensing platform that tests the structural health of industrial buildings, transportation systems, and other infrastructure
- [New Mexico Company Moving Medical Device Closer to Clinical Trials and Market](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/26/new-mexico-company-moving-medical-device-closer-to-clinical-trials-and-market/) - New Mexico startup Avisa Pharma, formed to commercialize breath-test technology created at The University of New Mexico, is moving closer to bringing its innovative medical device to market. The technology was developed by UNM Associate Professor Graham Timmins from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy for the early detection and treatment
- [Fifteen U.S. Patents Issued to STC for UNM Technologies in April, May and June](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/26/fifteen-u-s-patents-issued-to-stc-for-unm-technologies-in-april-may-and-june/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued fifteen U.S. patents to STC during the months of April, May and June for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during STC’s 2019 fiscal 4th quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Chemical &
- [STC CEO Invited to Give Opening Remarks at APLU Meeting](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/27/stc-ceo-invited-to-give-opening-remarks-at-aplu-meeting/) - In 2018, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) named The University of New Mexico an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) awardee. UNM won the IEP Place Award for exemplary initiatives resulting in social, cultural, or community development. The Place Award recognized UNM for its work, through STC, in creating the Lobo Rainforest Building
- [Vaccine for Alzheimer's Is in the Works](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/06/28/vaccine-for-alzheimers-is-in-the-works/) - June 28, 2019 – There are currently about 5.8 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s expected to more than double to 14 million. In New Mexico, an estimated 41,000 people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. It’s a devastating illness that robs people of their mental capacity and
- [STC Year-End Metrics Show Robust Growth](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/07/31/stc-year-end-metrics-show-robust-growth/) - Fiscal year 2019 ended on solid financial footing for STC.UNM, the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic-development organization. Metrics for technology-transfer and commercialization activities from July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019, exceeded last year’s goals for disclosed inventions (125), startup companies (11), and issued patents (60). The number of license agreements (51) signed this year
- [NMBio President’s Corner by Rick VanNess](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/08/07/nmbio-presidents-corner-by-rick-vanness/) - This time of year the temperatures rise, future leaders put aside their academic books for novels, and many of us take time off to enjoy family vacations. For some, July and August provide the time and opportunity to reflect on corporate strategies as well as the work they perform for the volunteer boards that they
- [NM Company Launching Breakthrough Beauty Product Using UNM Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/08/07/nm-company-launching-breakthrough-beauty-product-using-unm-technology/) - New serum expected to significantly impact beauty industry Albuquerque, NM – August 7, 2019. People will go to great lengths, including invasive medical procedures, to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars and stretch marks. But the need for this may well be a thing of the past, thanks to K&K Biotech’s new serum. The
- [UNM Quantum Sensor Technology Improves NMR Spectroscopy](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/08/12/unm-quantum-sensor-technology-improves-nmr-spectroscopy/) - A new sensor technology developed by a team of researchers at the University of New Mexico can detect and identify trace molecules in samples at the picoliter level (one trillionth of a liter). The sensor optically converts the magnetic field produced by the molecules into red fluorescence to detect the presence of the molecule and,
- [Innovation Academy Program for Innovative, Creative, and Entrepreneurial Students Has Another Successful Year](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/08/26/innovation-academy-program-for-innovative-creative-and-entrepreneurial-students-has-another-successful-year/) - The Innovation Academy (IA), UNM’s entrepreneurial program for students, has just published its 2018-2019 Annual Impact Report. The program is located in the Lobo Rainforest Building and partners with STC on the NSF-funded UNM Lobo Rainforest I-Corps program and the EDA-funded NM Rainforest University Center program. The center program offers entrepreneurial training to students at
- [STC and UNM Innovation Academy Year-End Metrics Reveal Effectiveness of Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/08/26/stc-and-unm-innovation-academy-year-end-metrics-reveal-effectiveness-of-lobo-rainforest-building/) - The University of New Mexico’s tech transfer and economic development organization, STC.UNM, and its entrepreneurial program for students, the Innovation Academy, jumped to the next level of growth thanks to strong year-end metrics that were the result of a healthy mix of researchers, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and new and expanded programs. This high-level of activity
- [UNM Joins the Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/08/28/unm-joins-the-advanced-economic-development-leadership-program/) - Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of STC.UNM, the University of New Mexico’s technology transfer and economic development organization, announced that the University has been chosen to become a member of The Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program (AEDL), a nationwide alliance of five major universities offering an advanced economic-development leadership course for mid-
- [AgilVax Chairman Assumes CEO Role](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/09/03/agilvax-chairman-assumes-ceo-role/) - New Mexico biotech company Agilvax, Inc., headquartered in Albuquerque, with offices in El Paso and at the Johnson & Johnson Innovation labs at Texas Medical Center (JLABS @ TMC) in Houston, announced that Joseph Patti has been appointed President & CEO. Patti, the company’s former chairman replaces Dr. Federica Pericle, who stepped down as CEO
- [Japanese Students Participate in STC Professional Internship Academy](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/09/06/japanese-students-participate-in-stc-professional-internship-academy/) - Students Sponsored by City of Sanda A group of four Japanese students from Kwansei Gakuin University and the NIC International College recently wrapped up a week (August 26-30) of student pitch training at the Lobo Rainforest Building through STC’s Professional Internship Academy. The students were sponsored by the City of Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, in Japan.
- [From ramen to riches: students to pitch business ideas for seed funding](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/09/10/from-ramen-to-riches-students-to-pitch-business-ideas-for-seed-funding/) - How can 90-seconds take a student from eating instant noodles to lobster dinners? Check out the Fall Rainforest Pitch Competition to find out! The University of New Mexico's Innovation Academy and STC.UNM are partnering again to offer this fantastic opportunity for students to pitch business or product ideas to win their share of the $5,000
- [UNM/UPenn Technology Receives FDA IND Clearance](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/09/26/unmupenn-technology-receives-fda-ind-clearance/) - A drug discovered more than a decade ago at UNM and NMSU by Dr. Eric Prossnitz (UNM) and Dr. Jeffrey Arterburn (NMSU) and combined with a drug discovered at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017 has received FDA clearance as an Investigational New Drug (IND). The new drug will now advance to human clinical trials
- [New Book Ranks Albuquerque Among Best Cities to Become Technology Hubs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/09/26/new-book-ranks-albuquerque-among-best-cities-to-become-technology-hubs/) - A new book recently published by two MIT professors argues that investing federal dollars geographically to create technology hubs in cities across the U.S. that lose out to the few east-coast/west-coast super cities for most private and public investments in basic science and invention commercialization, will dramatically result in widespread innovation that boosts economic growth
- [Nine U.S. Patents Issued to STC for UNM Technologies  in July, August and September](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/09/30/nine-u-s-patents-issued-to-stc-for-unm-technologies-in-july-august-and-september/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued nine U.S. patents to STC during the months of July, August and September for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during STC’s 2020 fiscal 1st quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Chemistry, Mechanical
- [STC CEO Named to State Technology Research Collaborative Board](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/10/07/technology-research-collaborative-board-announced/) - The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (NMEDD) Science and Technology Division has named new board members for the Technology Research Collaborative (TRC) including Lisa Kuuttila, President & Chief Economic Development Officer at STC.UNM. Read more below in NMEDD’s press release. See also Collin Krabbe’s October 9, 2019 article, “State group with big tech goals names
- [STC Announces 2020 Gap Funding for UNM Technology Proposals](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/11/01/stc-announces-2020-gap-funding-for-unm-technology-proposals/) - In August, STC issued its ninth call for proposals for FY2020 gap funding. The goal of gap funding is to further develop an early-stage, unlicensed UNM technology, previously disclosed to STC, so that it has a greater chance of successfully being licensed by industry or becoming the basis of a new start-up company. To apply
- [Fall Rainforest Pitch Competition Tenth Event Draws Big Crowd](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/11/01/fall-rainforest-pitch-competition-tenth-event-draws-big-crowd/) - A big crowd of enthusiastic supporters gathered at Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. on October 28 to cheer on brave students from UNM and NMSU who pitched their ideas and technologies for a chance to win money and other prizes from $5,000 prize pool. The event, co-hosted by the UNM Innovation Academy and STC, is
- [Local Startup on the Cutting Edge of Developing Long-Lasting, High Performance Materials for Solar Panels](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/11/05/local-startup-on-the-cutting-edge-of-developing-long-lasting-high-performance-materials-for-solar-panels/) - Local startup Osazda Energy is commercializing solar cell technology jointly developed at the University of New Mexico and the Air Force Research Laboratory-New Mexico by UNM Regents’ Professor Sang M. Han and his team, and AFRL Senior Physicist David Wilt. Osazda, a New Mexico Angels Start-Up Factory II-funded company, is developing innovative new materials that
- [Podcast Devoted to STEM Issues in the Southwest Features NM Engineer and STC Board Chair](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/11/06/podcast-devoted-to-stem-issues-in-the-southwest-features-nm-engineer-and-stc-board-chair/) - STC Board Chair and renewable energy engineer Sandra Begay is featured on Stem Southwest (http://stemsw.com/), a podcast developed by Bob and Shelly Gruenig, longtime robotics educators and coaches. The podcast was born out of a desire to create STEM connections, cohesion, and elevation within the Southwest region of the United States. Listen to the Begay
- [New Competition Opportunity for Student Entrepreneurs to Pitch to the Next Level](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/11/25/new-competition-opportunity-for-student-entrepreneurs-to-pitch-to-the-next-level/) - Albuquerque – November 25, 2019 – On December 2, New Mexico’s university students will have a new opportunity to compete for prize money to fund their early-stage, promising business ventures. STC.UNM and the UNM Innovation Academy will co-host the Comcast Pitch Deck Competition. This year, Comcast and Nusenda Credit Union will sponsor this platform for
- [University of New Mexico Inventors Elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/12/03/nai-fellows-2019/) - ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. December 3, 2019. Professor Bryce Chackerian and Professor David Peabody, both from the Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology at the University of New Mexico, have been named 2019 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI announced today that it has chosen a cohort of 168 inventors from around
- [Comcast Pitch Deck Competition a Success for Young Entrepreneurs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/12/03/comcast-pitch-deck-competition-a-success-for-young-entrepreneurs/) - Albuquerque – December 3, 2019. During an inspiring night at the Lobo Rainforest Building in downtown Albuquerque, five student entrepreneur teams went head to head and pitched their big ideas to an audience of business leaders, entrepreneurs and enthusiastic supporters. The Comcast Pitch Deck Competition was co-hosted by STC.UNM and the UNM Innovation Academy, the
- [Rainforest University Center Seminars Available for Viewing on Website](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/12/06/rainforest-university-center-seminars-available-for-viewing-on-website/) - In 2018, STC.UNM and the Innovation Academy received a grant from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support student and community entrepreneurs and provide training and technical assistance at all UNM campuses. The grant funds the New Mexico Rainforest EDA University Center, a training program in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship for students and community
- [UNM I-Corps Site Program Trains Fifth Cohort Class](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/12/10/unm-i-corps-site-program-trains-fifth-cohort-class/) - A group of entrepreneurially-minded faculty and students recently completed training through the University of New Mexico’s I-Corps site program. On November 25, 16 commercialization teams gave final presentations to program mentors, experienced entrepreneurs and investors, who gave the participants valuable feedback to help them take their inventions to the next level of development for funding,
- [UNM Inventors to Showcase Drone Technology at the Transportation Research Board](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/12/11/unm-inventors-to-showcase-drone-technology-at-the-transportation-research-board/) - University of New Mexico Assistant Professor Fernando Moreu and doctoral student Roya Nasimi from the Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering will present their drone technology at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in January in Washington, DC. A division of the National Research Council, the TRB’s mission is to provide leadership in transportation
- [Annual Career Fair and Networking Event Connects STEM Professionals with New Mexico Companies](https://innovations.unm.edu/2019/12/18/annual-career-fair-and-networking-event-connects-stem-professionals-with-new-mexico-companies/) - STEM Boomerang and the Albuquerque Community Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Expo (E3) have joined forces this year to provide a two-day career fair and networking event for professionals in science, technology, engineering and math fields. The STEM Boomerang initiative was founded in 2017 by UNM Regents’ Professor Emerita Maggie Werner-Washburne and aims to bring STEM professionals
- [Fifteen U.S Patents Issued to STC for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/01/07/fifteen-u-s-patents-issued-to-stc-for-unm-technologies-in-october-november-and-december/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued fifteen U.S. patents to STC during the months of October, November, and December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during STC’s 2020 fiscal 2nd quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Gastroenterology, Chemistry,
- [Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Participates in STC Professional Internship Academy](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/01/07/okinawa-institute-of-science-and-technology-graduate-university-participates-in-stc-professional-internship-academy/) - On November 18th, three university professionals from the Technology Licensing Section of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) attended STC’s Professional Internship Academy. The program is designed for professionals who seek to gain an understanding of the role of a technology transfer office and gain comprehensive knowledge on the commercialization and
- [UNM HSC Health Hackathon now accepting applications](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/01/08/unm-hsc-health-hackathon-now-accepting-applications/) - Event planned for Feb. 21-23 By Kim Delker January 07, 2020 The University of New Mexico-Health Sciences Center Health Hackathon, an opportunity for both novice and experienced inventors to use their skills and creativity to develop innovative healthcare solutions, will be held Feb. 21-23 on the UNM campus. The second annual event — where teams
- [Crystalline Mirror Solutions, LLC Acquired by Thorlabs and Will Continue to Develop UNM Laser Cooling Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/02/03/crystalline-mirror-solutions-llc-acquired-by-thorlabs-and-will-continue-to-develop-unm-laser-cooling-technology/) - Thorlabs, an optical equipment company based in Newton, NJ, recently announced their acquisition of the business assets of Crystalline Mirror Solutions, LLC (CMS). CMS was a startup company focusing on low-noise reflective optics whose technology portfolio included a UNM technology developed by Dr. Mansoor Sheik-Bahae, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and
- [GPER G-1 DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANNOUNCES: RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO PUBLISH THEIR ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATING DIABETES AND OBESITY IN RENOWNED MEDICAL JOURNAL](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/02/20/gper-g-1-development-group-announces-researchers-at-the-university-of-new-mexico-publish-their-advancements-in-treating-diabetes-and-obesity-in-renowned-medical-journal/) - Eric Prossnitz, Distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine; Chief, Division of Molecular Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health & Sciences Center, has discovered a novel therapeutic for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. FEBRUARY 20, 2020 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: JOHN CHAVEZ, (505) 660-1046 Albuquerque, NM, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2020 – GPER G-1 Development Group, a
- [UNM Rainforest Forum Features Members from the Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/02/20/unm-rainforest-forum-features-members-from-the-advanced-economic-development-leadership-program/) - A UNM Rainforest Forum featuring five members from the Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) Program, an executive education program, took place at the Lobo Rainforest Building on January 16. The speakers from AEDL included Shannon Campbell from The University of Southern Mississippi, Nan Johnston from Clemson Center for Corporate Learning, Lisa Kuuttila from The University
- [Japanese Graduate Students and MPO, Inc. Faculty Member Participate in STC’s Internship Academy](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/02/20/japanese-graduate-students-and-mpo-inc-faculty-member-participate-in-stcs-internship-academy/) - On February 3rd, STC.UNM’s Internship Academy hosted a group of graduate students from Osaka Prefecture University and Osaka City University located in Osaka, Japan, and the Director of MPO, Inc., the technology transfer office of St. Marianna University School of Medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. The six graduate students participated in STC’s five-day internship program designed
- [New Coalition Launches to Celebrate and Protect the Bayh-Dole Act](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/02/21/new-coalition-launches-to-celebrate-and-protect-the-bayh-dole-act/) - WASHINGTON (February 19) – Today, a diverse group of research and scientific organizations, as well as those directly involved in commercializing new products, launched Bayh-Dole 40, a coalition that will celebrate and protect the University and Small Business Patent Procedures Act of 1980, better known as the "Bayh-Dole Act." The Bayh-Dole Act has empowered universities, small
- [Innovate New Mexico® Technology Showcase to Feature Latest Developments from New Mexico’s Research Institutions and Startup Companies](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/02/24/innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase-to-feature-latest-developments-from-new-mexicos-research-institutions-and-startup-companies/) - The seventh Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase will take place at the Event Center at Sandia Golf Club on March 3, 2020. Innovate New Mexico is an annual event featuring the latest developments in research and technology from seven research institutions in the state of New Mexico. Researchers and inventors from the University of New
- [Student entrepreneurs make a pitch for music stand business](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/02/27/student-entrepreneurs-make-a-pitch-for-music-stand-business/) - University resources help student business owners market their product By Mary Beth King February 26, 2020 Tim Mallette, a University of New Mexico graduate student working on a master’s degree in music performance for trumpet, bought a great music stand a few years ago. He liked the product so much that he and his wife Tracy,
- [New Mexico Small Business Recovery: Take and Expand your Business Online](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/03/23/new-mexico-small-business-recovery-take-and-expand-your-business-online/) - The University of New Mexico's Innovation Academy and STC.UNM are offering a special course to help New Mexico businesses at this critical time for our state's economic recovery. This is made possible thru a grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration called the NM EDA Rainforest University Center. During this time of economic
- [Help Being Offered by EDD and Others for New Mexico Businesses Affected by COVID-19](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/03/26/help-being-offered-by-edd-and-others-for-new-mexico-businesses-affected-by-covid-19/) - Local business weekly, Albuquerque Business First, released an article on how state and local governments and banks are offering financial help for New Mexico businesses affected by the new COVID-19 coronavirus. While new measures at being taken to minimize the spread of the virus, businesses are greatly impacted by the lack of foot traffic, restrictions
- [Seventh Innovate New Mexico® Technology Showcase a Success](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/03/30/seventh-innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase-a-success/) - This year’s Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase was a big success with the highest turnout rate to date. The event took place on March 3rd at the Event Center at Sandia Golf Club and there were over 150 attendees comprised of local and national companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and local business and community leaders. The event
- [13 U.S. Patents Issued to STC for UNM Technologies in January, February, and March](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/03/31/13-u-s-patents-issued-to-stc-for-unm-technologies-in-january-february-and-march/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued thirteen U.S. patents to STC during the months of January, February, and March for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during STC’s 2020 fiscal 3rd quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosciences,
- [BennuBio Inc. Secures $5M Investment](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/03/31/bennubio-inc-secures-5m-investment/) - UNM Start-up BennuBio, Inc. has successfully closed on a $5 Million investment. See more in Kevin Robinson-Avila’s March 27, 2020 article, “Local tech startup snares $5M investment,” from the Albuquerque Journal, reprinted below. Local tech startup snares $5M investment By Kevin Robinson-Avila / Journal Staff Writer Published: Friday, March 27th, 2020 at 1:24pm Updated: Friday, March 27th, 2020
- [2020 STC.UNM Innovation Awards Honors University of New Mexico Inventors, Innovation Fellow and NAI Fellows](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/04/01/2020-stc-unm-innovation-awards-honors-university-of-new-mexico-inventors-innovation-fellow-and-nai-fellows/) - 2020 Innovation Awards This year it is with great sadness that we have cancelled the STC.UNM Innovation Awards in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and protect the health and well-being of our community. Instead, we have decided to hold a webinar on April 28th at 3:00 pm to honor the
- [UNM Inventors Release Paper Offering Insights on COVID-19](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/04/16/unm-inventors-release-paper-offering-insights-on-covid-19/) - Two scientists from the University of New Mexico, Dr. Graham Timmins and Dr. Vojo Deretic, released a paper on bioRxiv that offers insights as to why certain drugs have helped in COVID-19 therapy. See the released paper, “Azithromycin and ciprofloxacin have a chloroquine-like effect on respiratory epithelial cells,” on the bioRxiv website at https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.29.008631v1. See
- [One-on-One with Angela Wandinger-Ness](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/04/21/one-on-one-with-angela-wandinger-ness/) - By Ellen Marks / Journal Assistant Business Editor Monday, April 20th, 2020 at 12:02am ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Angela Wandinger-Ness says going through the sweeping coronavirus pandemic bears some resemblance to the experience she had when the Chernobyl nuclear plant went into meltdown more than three decades ago. The University of New Mexico pathologist was doing
- [Lobo Rainforest virtual pitch competition winners announced](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/04/30/lobo-rainforest-virtual-pitch-competition-winners-announced/) - UNM students earn seed funding for business ideas despite social distancing April 29, 2020 No first-round feedback, no live finals, and no meetings with mentors and pitch coaches didn't stop UNM students from submitting 41 ideas to the Spring 2020 Lobo Rainforest Pitch Competition. This year the competition was completely virtual, and students were given
- [2020 Innovation Awards Webinar Recognizes Talented University Inventors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/04/30/2020-innovation-awards-webinar-recognizes-talented-university-inventors/) - On April 28th, University of New Mexico faculty, staff, and student inventors were honored for their achievements. This year a webinar was hosted due to the pandemic. STC’s Innovation Awards Webinar recognized the accomplishments of UNM inventors who have received issued U.S. patents, trademarks, and registered copyrights within the past year. Between March 1, 2019 and February
- [UNM School of Engineering Faculty and Students Producing Respirator Masks and Hand Sanitizer](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/05/05/unm-school-of-engineering-faculty-and-students-producing-respirator-masks-and-hand-sanitizer/) - The UNM School of Engineering faculty and students are hard at work producing face masks for medical workers at UNM and medical providers across the state. Christina Salas, an assistant professor of the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation at UNM and special assistant to the dean of the School of Engineering for Health Sciences Center
- [UNM Graduate Students Design Simple Ventilator for COVID-19 Patients](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/05/06/unm-graduate-students-design-simple-ventilator-for-covid-19-patients/) - A couple from the University of New Mexico, graduate students Mostafa Peysokhan and Maryam Bahmani, have designed a simple yet effective ventilator for COVID-19 patients. States in the U.S. and countries all around the world are finding it increasingly difficult to procure new ventilators as the numbers of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. To help
- [New Mexico Small Business Recovery Course Offered by UNM’s Innovation Academy and STC.UNM](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/05/21/new-mexico-small-business-recovery-course-offered-by-unms-innovation-academy-and-stc-unm/) - During this time of economic uncertainty, many small New Mexico businesses need to build or grow their online presence to help offset the decline of in-person shopping. The University of New Mexico’s Innovation Academy and STC.UNM are offering a special course again starting on June 1, 2020 called NM Small Business Recovery: Take and Expand
- [UNM I-Corps Site Program Trains Sixth Cohort Class](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/06/01/unm-i-corps-site-program-trains-sixth-cohort-class/) - On February 24, ten teams of entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students began the UNM Lobo I-Corps Site Program. This 10-week training program is designed for UNM faculty and students who want to learn how to transition their STEM-related technologies to the marketplace. The NSF-funded I-Corps program at the Lobo Rainforest Building is a partnership between STC.UNM
- [Company started by UNM professor receives $1.25 million grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/06/02/company-started-by-unm-professor-receives-1-25-million-grant/) - By Kim Delker May 30, 2020 A solar energy company started by a professor at The University of New Mexico has received a $1.25 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to advance a technology that could add significant life to solar panels. Osazda Energy was started in 2017 by
- [The University of New Mexico is Among Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2019](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/06/03/the-university-of-new-mexico-is-among-top-100-worldwide-universities-granted-u-s-utility-patents-in-2019/) - The University of New Mexico (UNM) is among the Top 100 Worldwide Universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2019, according to a report published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). The report uses data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to highlight the important role patents play
- [Tapping into Native Business Resilience Seminar Offers Support for Native American Entrepreneurs and Business Community](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/06/30/tapping-into-native-business-resilience-seminar-offers-support-for-native-american-entrepreneurs-and-business-community/) - On June 22, the New Mexico Rainforest EDA University Center hosted its June seminar on “Tapping into Native Business Resilience Moving Forward.” This webinar discussion was led by entrepreneur and UNM-Gallup University Center Mentor Vanessa Roanhorse, from Roanhorse Consulting. Vanessa was joined by Liz Gamboa and Jake Foreman from New Mexico Community Capital to discuss
- [9 U.S. Patents Issued to STC for UNM Technologies in April, May, and June](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/06/30/9-u-s-patents-issued-to-stc-for-unm-technologies-in-april-may-and-june/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued nine U.S. patents to STC during the months of April, May, and June for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during STC’s 2020 fiscal 4th quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Cell Biology
- [STC.UNM Announces Company Name Change to UNM Rainforest Innovations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/01/stc-unm-announces-company-name-change-to-unm-rainforest-innovations/) - Effective today, July 1, 2020, STC.UNM, the technology-transfer and economic-development organization for the University of New Mexico, has changed its name to UNM Rainforest Innovations. After operating for 25 years under the name STC.UNM, this organization has grown from a staff of just two in 1995 to a university technology-transfer and economic-development program with national
- [UNM Startup Avisa Pharma to go Public on Toronto Exchange](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/07/unm-startup-avisa-pharma-to-go-public-on-toronto-exchange/) - Local startup company Avisa Pharma, Inc. has announced that this summer it is planning to go public on the TSX Venture Exchange in Toronto. Avisa Pharma, Inc. was formed to commercialize Dr. Graham Timmins’ breath-test technology for early detection and treatment of lung infections. The company developed a rapid, 10-minute, point-of-care biomarker breath test for
- [U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $300,000 in CARES Act Funding to Boost University of New Mexico Capacity to Help Communities and Businesses Respond to and Recover from Economic Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/17/u-s-department-of-commerce-invests-300000-in-cares-act-funding-to-boost-university-of-new-mexico-capacity-to-help-communities-and-businesses-respond-to-and-recover-from-economic-impact-of-coronavir/) - Friday, July 17, 2020 Contact: John Atwood JAtwood@eda.gov WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $300,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, to boost their capacity to support regional economic development strategies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “The
- [UNM Startup GPER G-1 Development Group Receives STTR Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/21/unm-startup-gper-g-1-development-group-receives-sttr-grant/) - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) via the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has awarded a $300,000 grant to GPER G-1 Development Group to support their project, “Development of an innovative diabetes therapeutic via GPER targeting.” GPER G-1 Development Group is a drug discovery and development company with the primary
- [USPTO releases updated study on participation of women in the U.S. innovation economy](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/22/uspto-releases-updated-study-on-participation-of-women-in-the-u-s-innovation-economy/) - Press Release from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today released “Progress and Potential: 2020 Update on U.S. Women Inventor-Patentees,” a follow-up to its 2019 report on U.S. women inventors. The new report updates the previous findings based on a review of an additional nearly one
- [Local Startups Struggle Amid Coronavirus Pandemic](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/22/local-startups-struggle-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Over the past several months, the local startup community has faced unprecedented hardships amid the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. economy has taken a devastating blow as stores are forced to halt operations in order to slow the spread of the virus and states are issuing stay-at-home orders. Among the most affected are small businesses that
- [UNM Startup BennuBio Receives $1 Million NIH Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/27/unm-startup-bennubio-receives-1-million-nih-grant/) - UNM startup BennuBio, Inc. recently announced they have won a $1 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to further develop their superfast, multi-sample cytometry technology. The technology was developed by Professor Steven Graves and colleagues from the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Graves is the President
- [The University of New Mexico Ranks 2nd on Innovation Impact Report](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/07/31/the-university-of-new-mexico-ranks-2nd-on-innovation-impact-report/) - A report released from the Bush Institute and Opus Faveo ranks the University of New Mexico 2nd among mid-sized research universities for innovation impact productivity. This is a substantial national ranking for the university. The report measures the impact universities and research institutions have on the U.S. economy and society based on their innovation. They
- [New USPTO Report Released on Women’s Participation in the U.S. Innovation Economy](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/08/04/new-uspto-report-released-on-womens-participation-in-the-u-s-innovation-economy/) - The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a report called “Progress and Potential: 2020 Update on U.S. Women Inventor-Patentees,” which offers some interesting findings on the participation of women in America’s intellectual property systems and innovation community. One encouraging finding was that the number of women entering the patent system has continued to rise. The
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Receives CARES Act Grant to Expand EDA University Center](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/08/04/unm-rainforest-innovations-receives-cares-act-grant-to-expand-eda-university-center/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic-development organization, announced that it has received a $300,000 CARE Act Recovery Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will help expand current business support through technical assistance, online courses and seminars, and virtual mentoring to
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Technology Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/08/04/unm-rainforest-innovations-showcase/) - On August 26, UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM) will host a virtual Innovation Showcase to feature the latest developments in research and technology from the University of New Mexico. Six researchers will present on both life-science and physical-science technologies. This virtual event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry representatives to learn more about commercialization opportunities.
- [UNM Inventor Angela Wandinger-Ness Receives Prestigious Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/08/13/unm-inventor-angela-wandinger-ness-receives-prestigious-award/) - Dr. Angela Wandinger-Ness was one of just 12 researchers this year honored with the 2020 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). Wandinger-Ness is a professor in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Pathology, the Victor and Ruby Hansen Surface Endowed Professor in Cancer Cell Biology & Clinical Translation, and
- [Startup Biosafe Defenses Confirms Effectiveness of Products Against COVID-19](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/08/19/startup-biosafe-defenses-confirms-effectiveness-of-products-against-covid-19/) - The current demand for disinfectant wipes and cleaning products has grown drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States and now more than ever hospitals, businesses, and public spaces are held to higher cleaning standards. Bleach, alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide have been found to kill COVID-19 on surfaces, however, their major downside is that
- [UNM Takes Over Innovate ABQ Project](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/08/19/unm-takes-over-innovate-abq-project/) - In July the University of New Mexico (UNM) accepted the transfer of Innovate ABQ, a nonprofit 501(c)3 that UNM set up in 2015 to independently manage the development of the seven-acre site including the Lobo Rainforest Building, CNM FUSE Makerspace, and next the development of the First Baptist Church. UNM’s real estate entity Lobo Development
- [UNM Professor and Inventor Nathan Jackson to Lead New Project for Department of Defense](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/01/unm-professor-and-inventor-nathan-jackson-to-lead-new-project-for-dod/) - Nathan Jackson, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and inventor at UNM, is the sole principal investigator for a new project funded by the Army Research Office, the Army’s principal agent for the planning, organization, selection, and management of extramural basic research in the physical, engineering, and informational sciences. The three-year project called “Development of
- [Local Startup on Track to Developing Drug to Treat Diabetes and Obesity](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/01/local-startup-on-track-to-developing-drug-to-treat-diabetes-and-obesity/) - GPER G-1 Development Group is a drug discovery and development company with the primary goal of advancing novel drug candidates that target GPER. The company has licensed a collection of unique compounds from UNM Rainforest Innovations that selectively modulate GPER, either activating it or inhibiting it, for use in treating multiple diseases associated with this
- [Prominent Bayh-Dole Supporter Passes Away](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/01/prominent-bayh-dole-supporter-passes-away/) - A prominent Bayh-Dole supporter, Betsy Ancker-Johnson (1927-2020) has recently passed away. Betsy was a strong supporter of the patent system and chaired the Interagency Committee on patent policy where she was an advocate for the pre Bayh-Dole “Institutional Patents Agreements” IPA. This gave patent ownership to universities with technology transfer capabilities. Under Betsy’s leadership the
- [2020 Paul Bartlett Ré Peace Prize Awarded to Frank Martinez](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/02/2020-paul-bartlett-re-peace-prize/) - Frank Martinez, a former UNM Rainforest Innovations Board Member, was named a lifetime achievement awardee of the Paul Bartlett Ré Peace Prize. Mr. Martinez retired in 2012 as a visiting research scholar in the Department of Architecture & Planning at the University of New Mexico. The Peace Prize is administered annually by the University of
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Its First Virtual Innovation Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/02/unm-rainforest-innovations-hosts-its-first-virtual-innovation-showcase/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM) hosted its first virtual Innovation Showcase on August 26 featuring the latest developments in research and technology from the University of New Mexico. The showcase was well received and kicked off with welcoming remarks from Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of UNM Rainforest Innovations. Six researchers from
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Board Chair Wins 2020 Indigenous Excellence Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/25/unm-rainforest-innovations-board-chair-wins-2020-indigenous-excellence-award/) - The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) announced that Sandra Begay, the UNM Rainforest Innovations Board Chair, has been awarded the 2020 Indigenous Excellence Award. Sandra Begay is the Sandia National Laboratories R&D Researcher - Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Board Chair of UNM Rainforest Innovations, and a Regent of the UNM Board
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations and UNM’s Innovation Academy Awarded Supplemental Funding for NSF I-Corps Site Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/25/unm-rainforest-innovations-and-unm-innovation-academy-awarded-supplemental-icorps-funding/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM), and the Innovation Academy, UNM’s innovative program for entrepreneurial students, announced that they have been awarded supplemental funding to support their National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Site in the amount of $99,543. These additional funds will allow the
- [From ramen to riches: Students pitch business ideas for seed funding](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/09/27/students-pitch-biz-ideas-for-seed-funding/) - Video pitches due Nov. 16 Living in the “new normal” is going to take new ideas, new products, and new entrepreneurs. And the Rainforest Pitch Competition is where to find them. The event will be an all-virtual this fall, but the prizes will be real! UNM’s Innovation Academy and UNM Rainforest Innovations (formally STC.UNM) are
- [11 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in July, August, and September](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/10/06/eleven-us-patents-in-fy21-q1/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued eleven U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of July, August, and September for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2021 fiscal first quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces 2021 Gap Funding for Four Proposals](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/11/03/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-2021-gap-funding-for-four-proposals/) - The UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM) Co-investment Fund Committee has approved four proposals this year for FY2021 gap funding. In September, UNM Rainforest Innovations issued its tenth call for proposals to further develop an early-stage, unlicensed UNM technology previously disclosed to UNM Rainforest Innovations. The goal of the funding is to increase the chances of
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Its Second Virtual Innovation Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/11/23/unm-rainforest-innovations-hosts-its-second-virtual-innovation-showcase/) - On November 10, UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM) hosted its second virtual Innovation Showcase featuring the latest developments in research and technology from the University of New Mexico (UNM). Six researchers pitched their technologies via Zoom and featured both life-science and physical-science technologies. Presentations were moderated by UNM Rainforest Innovations staff members Gregg Banninger, Innovation
- [Milken Institute Ranks New Mexico 18th on State Technology and Science Index](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/11/23/milken-institute-ranks-new-mexico-18th-on-state-technology-and-science-index/) - The Milken Institute released their 2020 State Technology and Science Index (STSI), which compares each U.S. state’s capacity for achieving prosperity through scientific discovery and technological innovation. New Mexico ranked 18th overall, rising six places since the 2018 index. The index aims to provide a benchmark for evaluating the knowledge economies of all U.S. states,
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Celebrates 25th Anniversary](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/11/24/unm-rainforest-innovations-celebrates-25th-anniversary/) - On November 18, UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly STC.UNM) celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a virtual celebration via Zoom. Over 80 guests attended the event to celebrate this milestone year and also honor the 2020 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Dr. David G. Whitten. The event began with opening remarks from the UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNM RI) Board
- [Albuquerque Journal Reflects on UNM Rainforest Innovations' Past 25 Years](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/11/24/unm-rainforest-innovations-celebrates-25-years/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations was featured in an article by the Albuquerque Journal on the organization’s 25th anniversary, its strides in creating a Rainforest in the Desert, and the challenges it faces from the coronavirus pandemic. See Kevin Robinson-Avila’s November 23, 2020 article, “UNM Rainforest Innovations celebrates 25 years,” from the Albuquerque Journal, reprinted below. UNM Rainforest Innovations
- [UNM Startup Microceres Moving Forward](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/11/24/unm-start-up-microceres-moving-forward/) - UNM startup Microceres, LLC, is making strides in producing and selling their implantable sensor system designed to track and monitor the water status and demand of plants. This technology would take the guess work out of irrigation and support optimal plant growth for large-scale farms, greenhouses, vineyards, and other crop-growing operations. See Kevin Robinson-Avila’s November 23,
- [UNM Startup Sandia Biotech Hires Veteran Industry Executive](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/12/02/abq-biotech-firm-hires-veteran-industry-executive/) - UNM startup Sandia Biotech, Inc. announced they have hired Steven Miller, a veteran industry executive, to help bring their medical diagnostics technology to market. Sandia Biotech is developing an expansive library of robust, consistent, and stable fluorescent antibodies targeting epitopes of human diseases, signal transduction pathways, and tissues. They currently offer three product lines; split
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Featured in Albuquerque Journal Editorial](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/12/02/editorial-a-rainforest-that-works-even-in-the-new-mexico-desert/) - The Albuquerque Journal released an editorial highlighting UNM Rainforest Innovations’ work as a key driver of economic development in Albuquerque and the organization’s work to develop an ecosystem that fosters innovations, collaboration and entrepreneurship. See below the Albuquerque Journal Editorial Board’s November 30, 2020 editorial, “A rainforest that works – even in the New Mexico
- [Lobo Rainforest Virtual Pitch Competition Winners Announced](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/12/02/lobo-rainforest-virtual-pitch-competition-winners-announced-2/) - NEW MEXICO COLLEGE STUDENTS SHOWCASE INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY DESPITE ONGOING PANDEMIC TO WIN MONEY FOR THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS Albuquerque, NM, November 30, 2020– A 9-month-long public health crisis, ninety-eight percent of classes being held online, and a complete lack of normal social interaction could have negatively impacted the Fall 2020 Lobo Rainforest Pitch Competition. But
- [UNM Inventor Elected 2020 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/12/11/unm-inventor-elected-2020-fellow-of-the-national-academy-of-inventors/) - Dr. Larry Sklar, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology at the University of New Mexico, has been named a 2020 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI announced that it has chosen a cohort of 175 inventors from around the world for election as 2020 NAI Fellows. Election
- [UNM I-Corps Site Program Trains Fall 2020 Cohort](https://innovations.unm.edu/2020/12/20/unm-i-corps-site-program-trains-fall-2020-cohort/) - The UNM Lobo Rainforest I-Corps program trained five teams this fall consisting of entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students. This 10-week training program is designed for UNM faculty and students who want to learn how to transition their STEM-related technologies to the marketplace. The NSF-funded I-Corps program at the Lobo Rainforest Building is a partnership between UNM
- [18 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/01/04/18-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 eighteen U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of October, November, and December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2021 fiscal second quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations announces 2021 Business and Economic Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/01/07/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-2021-business-and-economic-summit/) - By Rachel Whitt January 07, 2021 The University of New Mexico hosts its third Business and Economic Summit, aimed at encouraging a statewide dialogue about ways to grow the New Mexico economy and innovation ecosystem. Themed, “New Mexico 2030,” the goal is to convene stakeholders (public, private and non-profit) from across New Mexico. “As the catalyst
- [Local News Station KOB4 Reports on UNM Business and Economic Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/01/13/local-news-station-kob4-reports-on-unm-business-and-economic-summit/) - As our state recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must look ahead for opportunities to optimize our economic competitiveness. On January 12th, stakeholders from around the state were brought together to envision such growth. The UNM Business and Economic Summit, hosted by the University of New Mexico and UNM Rainforest Innovations, was based around a
- [STEM Workers are Key Component of New Mexico’s Future](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/01/13/stem-workers-are-key-component-of-new-mexicos-future/) - The UNM Business and Economic Summit held on January 12th brought together stakeholders (public, private and non-profit) from across New Mexico to envision economic growth in our state. Based on a report released by the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce called “Driving New Mexico’s Future and Powering a Competitive Economy in a Post-Pandemic World,” the
- [Universities Play a Vital Role in the U.S. Economy](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/01/16/universities-play-a-vital-role-in-the-u-s-economy/) - In a new op-ed for RealClearEducation, New America's Shalin Jyotishi and Ohio State's Stephen M. Gavazzi illustrate the critical role public research universities play in economic development. https://www.realcleareducation.com/articles/2021/01/15/the_role_of_public_universities_in_economic_development_must_be_strengthened_110530.html
- [New Rainforest Innovation Fellow Wall Displayed at the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/02/01/new-rainforest-innovation-fellow-wall-displayed-at-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - A new Rainforest Innovation Fellow wall has been installed at the Lobo Rainforest Building. This wall is to recognize the hard work and significant accomplishments of the thirteen Rainforest Innovation Fellows selected to date and those who will be honored in the future. The UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors created this award in 2010
- [UNM Business and Economic Summit a Success](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/02/01/unm-business-and-economic-summit-a-success/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the third UNM Business and Economic Summit on January 12. The purpose of the event was to continue a statewide dialogue about ways to grow our New Mexico economy and our innovation ecosystem. Themed, “New Mexico 2030,” the goal was to convene stakeholders (public, private and non-profit) from across New Mexico.
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Dharish Totiger](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/02/02/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-dharish-totiger/) - Dharish Totiger Student Intellectual Property & Disclosures Assistant Over the years, UNM Rainforest Innovations has trained over a hundred UNM students on university technology transfer and commercialization through its student internship program. Students develop excellent professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law. These students add immense value to
- [Three UNM Startup Companies Present at Destination Startup®](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/02/26/three-unm-startup-companies-present-at-destination-startup/) - On February 16 – 18, an online event called Destination Startup took place to showcase some of the best research-based startups in the Rocky Mountain region. Venture Partners, the University of Colorado Boulder’s commercialization arm, hosted this virtual event which showcased 25 startups from 10 different universities. Three of those startups were based on technologies
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Payton Fowler](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/02/26/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-payton-fowler/) - Payton Fowler Student Intellectual Property and Disclosures Assistant “I came across this internship at the beginning of summer in 2019 on the UNM website for student jobs. I thought that it sounded interesting, submitted my application, and the rest is history!” Payton Fowler joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in June 2019 as a Student Intellectual Property
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations joins Innosphere Ventures’ University Partner Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/03/24/unm-rainforest-innovations-joins-innosphere-ventures-university-partner-program/) - Albuquerque, NM – Innosphere Ventures, the Colorado-based incubator and commercialization program that accelerates business success of science and technology-based companies, is now partnering with UNM Rainforest Innovations to support the university’s economic development efforts and their vision to be an innovator in technology commercialization worldwide. Innosphere’s University Partner Program works directly with technology transfer offices
- [Eighth Innovate New Mexico® Moves to Virtual Format](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/03/25/eighth-innovate-new-mexico-moves-to-virtual-format/) - Innovate New Mexico is a collaborative event featuring representatives and researchers from seven major research institution across New Mexico to highlight the latest research and technology opportunities, startup companies and economic development resources. The research institutes include the University of New Mexico, the Air Force Research Lab, Los Alamos National Lab, Sandia National Labs, NASA,
- [Local Startup OptiPulse, Inc. Making Headway with Crowdfunding Campaign](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/03/25/local-startup-optipulse-inc-making-headway-with-crowdfunding-campaign/) - Local startup OptiPulse, Inc. is developing their breakthrough optical wireless technology and are seeking public investment through their new crowdfunding campaign launched on WeFunder. The company was founded in 2015 and their patented technology addresses current connectivity issues relating to last mile wireless connections and long-distance infrastructure. Their technology uses a high-power chip to beam
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Jenny Le](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/03/30/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-jenny-le/) - Jenny Le Accounting Intern UNM Rainforest Innovations trains UNM students on university technology transfer and commercialization through its student internship program which is made up of Innovation Interns, Intellectual Property & Disclosure Assistants, a Student Office Assistant, and an Accounting Intern. These unique students all add tremendous support and value to UNM Rainforest Innovations while
- [Sandra Begay, UNM Rainforest Innovations Board Chair, Featured in Albuquerque Journal Article](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/03/31/sandra-begay-unm-rainforest-innovations-board-chair-featured-in-albuquerque-journal-article/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Board Chair, Sandra Begay, was recently featured in a one-on-one write up in the Albuquerque Journal. The article discussed her efforts to increase the ranks of women and Native Americans in STEM professions, her path to becoming an engineer and other interesting questions on her background and interests. See Ellen Marks’ March
- [Armonica Technologies Awarded NIH Grant to Further Develop DNA Sequencing Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/02/armonica-technologies-awarded-nih-grant-to-further-develop-dna-sequencing-technology/) - Armonica Technologies, Inc., an Albuquerque-based biotechnology company, is commercializing an innovative DNA nanopore sequencing technology for precision medicine research applications from the University of New Mexico. Their approach strives to produce faster, higher throughput and more accurate long-read genomic analysis than what is currently on the market. They have recently been awarded a $350,000 SBIR
- [Rainforest Virtual Pitch Competition Winners Announced](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/06/rainforest-virtual-pitch-competition-winners-announced/) - New Mexico College Students Showcase Innovation and Creativity Despite Ongoing Pandemic to Win Money for Their Business Ideas Albuquerque, NM, April 6, 2020– Despite a lack of in-person courses and the “normal” level of social interaction, New Mexico college and university students showed up (virtually, of course) in force for the Spring 2021 Rainforest Pitch
- [Comcast Pitch Deck Competition a Success for Young Entrepreneurs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/19/comcast-pitch-deck-competition-a-success-for-young-entrepreneurs-2/) - Albuquerque, NM – April 19, 2021 –During an inspiring virtual event, five student entrepreneur teams went head-to-head and pitched their big ideas to a virtual audience of investors, business leaders, entrepreneurs and enthusiastic supporters. The Comcast Pitch Deck Competition was co-hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations and the UNM Innovation Academy, the University of New Mexico’s
- [NM Rainforest University Center Works to Build Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Rural New Mexico Through Partnerships with UNM Branch Campuses](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/21/nm-rainforest-university-center-works-to-build-entrepreneurial-ecosystems-in-rural-new-mexico-through-partnerships-with-unm-branch-campuses/) - Home to multiple national labs and several top tier research institutions, New Mexico has come to be known as the State of Innovation. In addition to the presence of strong STEM institutions, the inhabitants of New Mexico have a long history of engaging in entrepreneurship activities. Whether it’s selling piñon and firewood on the side
- [2021 Virtual Innovation Awards Honors University of New Mexico Inventors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/27/2021-virtual-innovation-awards-honors-university-of-new-mexico-inventors/) - 2021 Virtual Innovation Awards UNM Rainforest Innovations’ annual Innovation Awards recognizes the accomplishments of UNM inventors who have received issued U.S. patents, trademarks, and registered copyrights within the past year. Between March 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021, 48 UNM inventors received issued U.S. patents for 50 technologies. Of those patents, 33 were for technologies
- [Lifetime Achievement Innovation Award Presented to Dr. Steven R.J. Brueck and Endowment Fund Created in His Name](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/28/lifetime-achievement-innovation-award-presented-to-dr-steven-r-j-brueck-and-endowment-fund-created-in-his-name/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations has presented the first ever Lifetime Achievement Innovation Award to an outstanding University of New Mexico inventor who we believe exemplifies the spirit of innovation: Dr. Steven R.J. Brueck, distinguished professor emeritus in the department of electrical and computer engineering and director emeritus of the Center for High Technology Materials. Dr. Brueck
- [Local Startup OptiPulse, Inc. Raises Almost $300k From Crowdfunding Campaign](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/28/local-startup-optipulse-inc-raises-almost-300k-from-crowdfunding-campaign/) - There are only two days left to invest in OptiPulse, Inc.’s crowdfunding campaign! OptiPulse launched their WeFunder campaign in February seeking public investment for their breakthrough optical wireless technology. To date, $298,132 dollars has been raised from 418 investors. The company was founded in 2015 and their patented technology addresses current connectivity issues relating to
- [UNM Startup Osazda Energy Receives $1.25 Million Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/28/unm-startup-osazda-energy-receives-1-25-million-grant/) - UNM Startup Osazda Energy has received a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to further develop their innovative and cost-effective products used to improve solar cell and solar module reliability. Osazda is commercializing solar cell technology that was developed jointly at the University of New Mexico and the
- [UNM Inventor Christina Salas Receives Huerta Sí Se Puede Award for Community Work](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/28/unm-inventor-christina-salas-receives-huerta-si-se-puede-award-for-community-work/) - Last spring, Dr. Christina Salas and flight nurse Laura Shaffer launched a mask-printing project to help hospital workers in Gallup. Since then, Dr. Salas and her students have created thousands of face masks and face shields to protect against SARS-CoV-2. They delivered many masks, including food, water and hand sanitizer to the Navajo Nation and
- [National Academy of Sciences Elects New Member from the University of New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/04/29/national-academy-of-sciences-elects-new-member-from-the-university-of-new-mexico/) - The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced their election of 120 new members, including Dr. C. Jeffrey Brinker, Distinguished and Regents’ Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico and Fellow at Sandia National Labs. The NAS is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars that was established
- [13 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in January, February, and March](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/05/03/13-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-january-february-and-march/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued thirteen U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, and March for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2021 fiscal third quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [New Mexico Technology Council’s Women in Technology Awards to Honor Sandra Begay, UNM Rainforest Innovations Board Chair](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/05/13/new-mexico-technology-councils-women-in-technology-awards-to-honor-sandra-begay-unm-rainforest-innovations-board-chair/) - The New Mexico Technology Council has announced their 2021 Women in Technology honorees, including UNM Rainforest Innovations Board Chair Sandra Begay. The annual Women in Technology Awards recognizes outstanding women who represent STEM industries in New Mexico and show an exemplary commitment to mentorship and community impact. This year’s event will be held virtually on
- [Startup Centrillion Technologies Developed Chip to Aid in Tracing COVID-19 And Other Respiratory Viruses](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/05/17/startup-centrillion-technologies-developed-chip-to-aid-in-tracing-covid-19-and-other-respiratory-viruses/) - UNM inventor Dr. Jeremy Edwards and his team at Centrillion Technologies have been working on a chip that provides a faster and more accurate method of genome sequencing for respiratory viruses like COVID-19. Typical clinical testing can only confirm the presence or absence of the virus and can produce false positives or negatives. This traditional
- [Albuquerque Business First’s Women of Influence Awards Honors Susan Cornelius](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/05/21/albuquerque-business-firsts-women-of-influence-awards-honors-susan-cornelius/) - Albuquerque Business First has announced their honorees for this year’s Women of Influence awards, including Susan Cornelius, Principal of Accelerate2Solutions. Honorees are chosen each year based on the positive impact they have made in the New Mexico business community. Ms. Cornelius has worked with UNM Rainforest Innovations for over 6 years and has provided tremendous
- [UNM Startup Avisa Diagnostics Begins Trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/05/24/unm-startup-avisa-diagnostics-begins-trading-on-the-canadian-securities-exchange/) - UNM startup Avisa Diagnostics, Inc. (Avisa) announced they have begun trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE:AVBT). Last year, the startup announced their share subscription and drawdown agreement with Global Emerging Markets Limited (GEM) which would provide them access to an approximately $41 million line of equity of the next three years. This public listing
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Partners With New Mexico Technology Council to Host Technology Showcase – Women in Technology Edition](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/03/unm-rainforest-innovations-partners-with-new-mexico-technology-council-to-host-technology-showcase-women-in-technology-edition/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations has partnered with the New Mexico Technology Council for a special Technology Showcase that will highlight women innovators and their technologies from the University of New Mexico. The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) holds an annual awards event to recognize outstanding women in New Mexico STEM fields for their industry and community
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Kaitlin Bunzel](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/03/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-kaitlin-bunzel/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations has trained over a hundred UNM students over the years on university technology transfer and commercialization through its student internship program. Students develop excellent professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law. These students add immense value to UNM Rainforest Innovations, and their unique backgrounds and
- [UNM I-Corps Site Program Trains Spring 2021 Cohort](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/03/unm-i-corps-site-program-trains-spring-2021-cohort/) - Last week the UNM Lobo Rainforest I-Corps program completed their training of nine teams during the spring 2021 cohort. The 10-week program trains entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students from the University of New Mexico on how to transition their STEM-related technologies to the marketplace. During the program, teams learn how to determine value propositions, customers, size
- [New Mexico Recovery Course Helps Small Business Strategize, Survive & Thrive Through Pandemic](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/03/new-mexico-recovery-course-helps-small-business-strategize-survive-thrive-through-pandemic/) - When David Guillermo Marini (Tio David) came to Albuquerque New Mexico in 2001 from Lima, Peru he brought his family traditions of cooking with him. Initially his cooking stayed in his home where he and his family would have Sunday night dinners, but in 2020 Tio David and his family finally brought his Peruvian cooking
- [An Entrepreneur’s Journey – EDA NM Rainforest University Center](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/03/an-entrepreneurs-journey-eda-nm-rainforest-university-center/) - In March 2019, the EDA NM Rainforest University Center kicked off its first seminar at UNM-Gallup on “How to Generate a Business Idea” presented by Sandra Begay. In that Gallup auditorium sat, Virginia Primozic, a UNM student, aspiring artist and entrepreneur. Inspired by the seminars and resources provided by the University Center, Virginia embarked on
- [Special Technology Showcase Featured Women Innovators from the University of New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/17/special-technology-showcase-featured-women-innovators-from-the-university-of-new-mexico/) - On June 8, UNM Rainforest Innovations, in partnership with the New Mexico Technology Council, hosted a special Technology Showcase – Women in Technology Edition featuring women innovators from the University of New Mexico. The event featured six University of New Mexico women innovators presenting life-science and physical-science technologies available for commercialization. The event started with
- [Three UNM Startups Receive Funding from the State](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/17/three-unm-startups-receive-funding-from-the-state/) - Last week the Economic Development Department announced the recipients of the Science & Technology Business Start Up Grants. Three of the grants were awarded to UNM technology-based startup companies, including Avisa Diagnostics USA, Inc., Osazda Energy, and Pajarito Powder. These grants are available to New Mexico-based, for-profit science and technology companies in aerospace, biosciences, cybersecurity,
- [OptiPulse Wins Award at Virtual 2021 Aerospace Innovation & Tech Forum for Technology Pitch](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/24/optipulse-wins-award-at-virtual-2021-aerospace-innovation-tech-forum-for-technology-pitch/) - OptiPulse, Inc. announced that they have received an award during a pitch competition at the virtual 2021 Aerospace Innovation & Tech Forum. Hosted by Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida, the event took place on June 10 and featured a guest list of innovative companies, leaders in aerospace technology, and panel speakers. OptiPulse’s patented technology
- [UNM Startup Pajarito Powder Raises $9.4 Million Investment](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/24/unm-startup-pajarito-powder-raises-9-4-million-investment/) - Pajarito Powder LLC, an Albuquerque startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico and LANL, disclosed a new $9.4 million investment round. The company filed a Form D with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and noted there were a total of 24 investors. Pajarito Powder manufactures advanced catalysts for PEM and alkaline
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Sheyla Miramontes](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/30/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-sheyla-miramontes/) - Sheyla Miramontes Innovation Student Intern UNM Rainforest Innovations has a student internship program where University of New Mexico students develop professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law. These students come from all across campus and each provides a unique perspective and set of skills that benefit our organization.
- [UNM Startup Avisa Diagnostics Appoints New Chief Financial Officer](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/30/unm-startup-avisa-diagnostics-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer/) - Avisa Diagnostics, a startup company commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico, has announced they have appointed G. Michael Landis as their new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Landis has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting in a variety of industries with expertise in capital market transactions, inventor relations, and financial
- [12 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in April, May, and June](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/30/12-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-april-may-and-june/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued twelve U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of April, May, and June, for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2021 fiscal fourth quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Renmark’s Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series Featured UNM Startup Avisa DiagnosticsRenmark’s Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series Featured UNM Startup Avisa Diagnostics](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/30/renmarks-virtual-non-deal-roadshow-series-featured-unm-startup-avisa-diagnosticsrenmarks-virtual-non-deal-roadshow-series-featured-unm-startup-avisa-diagnostics/) - Renmark Financial Communications, Inc. held a Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow on June 17 that featured Avisa Diagnostics, a startup company commercializing breath-test technology for early detection and treatment of lung infections. The technology was developed by Dr. Graham Timmins, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Science at the University of New Mexico (UNM), and colleagues from UNM’s College
- [EDA NM Rainforest University Center Activity for April, May and June 2021](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/30/eda-nm-rainforest-university-center-activity-for-april-may-and-june-2021/) - During the months of April, May and June, the U.S Economic Development Administration (EDA) New Mexico Rainforest University Center held nine mentoring office hour sessions with the various University Center mentors and hosted three webinars on various entrepreneurial topics. Did you miss these webinars? If so, the recordings, handouts and quizzes are available at: http://loborainforest.com/nmrainforest/videos/.
- [Entrepreneurial Capabilities Certificate Recipient Finds Opportunity in the New Mexico Rainforest](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/06/30/entrepreneurial-capabilities-certificate-recipient-finds-opportunity-in-the-new-mexico-rainforest/) - When it comes to entrepreneurship and university economic development programs, the goal is to cultivate a mindset that drives students not only to get a job, but to create them. Entrepreneurship is no small feat. It requires drive, discipline, risk and the ability to seize opportunity. Entrepreneurs are not afraid to fail and are usually
- [New Mexico sits above national average on new entrepreneurs](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/08/02/new-mexico-sits-above-national-average-on-new-entrepreneurs/) - Albuquerque Business First released an article on entrepreneurship in New Mexico and reflects on some of the unique advantages and disadvantages New Mexican’s face when starting new businesses. The Kauffman Foundation’s 2021 research study on entrepreneurship found that New Mexico sits above the national rate of new entrepreneurs, even in comparison to neighboring state like
- [Inventor Spotlight - Eric Bartee, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/08/01/inventor-spotlight-eric-bartee-phd/) - Associate Professor Department of Internal Medicine Division of Molecular Medicine UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Bartee’s research areas include: Oncolytic virotherapy Molecular virology Tumor immunology Pending U.S. Patent Applications (UNM-Affiliated) Therapeutic Systems and Method for Treating Canine Tumors Oncolytic Virotherapy Compositions
- [Zachariah Ben’s traditional farming methods featured in the Guardian](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/07/17/zachariah-bens-traditional-farming-methods-featured-in-the-guardian/) - Zachariah Ben was featured in an article by the Guardian on his traditional farming methods and baby food company Bidii Baby Foods. Zachariah serves as a Tribal Liaison for UNM Rainforest Innovations’ New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program. See Cecilia Nowell’s July 15 article, “The Navajo farmer taking a traditional approach to making baby food,”
- [The Brookings Institution and Lisa Kuuttila: how a community innovation site is advancing entrepreneurship in Albuquerque](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/07/17/the-brookings-institution-and-lisa-kuuttila-how-a-community-innovation-site-is-advancing-entrepreneurship-in-albuquerque/) - Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer for UNM Rainforest Innovations, provided a commentary piece for the Brookings Institution on the development of the Lobo Rainforest Building and how it cultivates innovations. See the July 13 article, “How a community innovation site is advancing entrepreneurship in Albuquerque,” on the Brookings website reposted below and
- [The Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM) Celebrates 40th Anniversary](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/30/the-center-for-high-technology-materials-chtm-celebrates-40th-anniversary/) - In 1983, the Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM) was established as one of UNM’s five Centers of Technical Excellence (CTE) by the New Mexico legislature. Now 40 years later, the center has been a critical contributor to UNM’s research and economic development activities and is a nationally recognized center for photonics and microelectronics research.
- [Circular Genomics announces new study linking circRNA to predicting patient response to clinical depression treatment](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/07/13/circular-genomics-announces-new-study/) - Circular Genomics, a local startup commercializing circular RNA (circRNA) biomarker technology at the University of New Mexico, announced exciting results from a new study testing the effectiveness of circRNA as a predictor of patient response to depression treatments. The study involved depression patients of the ‘EMBARC’ (Establishing Moderators and Biosignatures of Antidepressant Response for Clinical
- [Six U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in April, May, and June](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/30/six-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-april-may-and-june/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued six U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of April, May, and June for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2023 fiscal fourth quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Natasha Somoza](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/30/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-natasha-somoza/) - .elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}
- [Emerald Biotherapeutics Merges with Advanced Concepts in Biology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/30/emerald-biotherapeutics-merges-with-advanced-concepts-in-biology/) - Emerald Biotherapeutics is a new biotechnology group that has acquired technologies from several biotechnology companies. Their current pipeline focuses on rare neurodegenerative conditions and solid tumors desperately in need of new and improved therapeutics. One of their leading programs focuses on developing a technology out of University of New Mexico to treat ovarian cancer. Further, Emerald has
- [Local Startup Ecosystem Remains Vibrant Post-Pandemic](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/07/16/local-startup-ecosystem-remains-vibrant-post-pandemic/) - As New Mexico continues to recover from the turbulent economic environment brought on by the pandemic, our local startup ecosystem remains strong and vibrant. Armed with an extensive statewide network of support programs, resources and capital in place, local startups have successfully weathered the storm and are emerging from the pandemic confidently. The bustling startup
- [New Building Developments Planned for Innovate ABQ Site](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/07/20/new-building-developments-planned-for-innovate-abq-site/) - An updated master plan for Innovate ABQ proposed several new building developments on the seven-acre Innovate ABQ site near Central and Broadway. Five new buildings would provide interconnected collaborative spaces that would include plenty of outdoor space, more amenities like food and retail shops, large collaborative spaces for events and coworking centers, a remodeled bioscience
- [New Innovate ABQ Master Plan Revealed at Rainforest Forum](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/07/20/new-innovate-abq-master-plan-revealed-at-rainforest-forum/) - New Innovate ABQ Master Plan Revealed at Rainforest Forum The Innovate ABQ project is a multi-partner effort to stimulate New Mexico’s economy and transform it into an innovation economy. Perkins+Will, a development firm with expertise in Innovation Districts, first created a Development Framework in 2013 with input from the community and stakeholders. Their original
- [Startups Eager to Return to In-Person Activities and Hybrid Programming Becoming New Trend](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/07/20/startups-eager-to-return-to-in-person-activities-and-hybrid-programming-becoming-new-trend/) - Many of New Mexico’s entrepreneurial programs, startup accelerators, newly launched businesses and networking forums are eager to return to in-person activities. Innovators, entrepreneurs and investors benefit greatly from the collaboration and spontaneity that results from in-person activities and this can be difficult to recreate online. After the state’s full economic reopening on July 1, many
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Matthew Salcido](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/07/30/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-matthew-salcido/) - Matthew Salcido Innovation Student Intern UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM), has a student internship program that teaches UNM students about university technology transfer and the intersection of business, science, and law. Over the years, UNMRI has trained over a hundred students. Currently, the student internship
- [UNM Startup Receives Series-B Investment from Hyundai Motor](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/08/04/unm-startup-receives-series-b-investment-from-hyundai-motor/) - Pajarito Powder, LLC, a local startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico and LANL, has received Series-B funding from Hyundai Motor Company. The company is developing advanced electrocatalysts for fuel cells and eletrolyzers. Pajarito currently manufacturer catalysts for use with proton-exchange membranes (PEM) and alkaline fuel cells and electrolyzers. They also manufacture
- [Technology Trends Featured in Recent Technology Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/08/19/technology-trends-featured-in-recent-technology-showcase/) - On August 17, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) hosted a Technology Showcase featuring key technology trends in life-science and physical-science technologies developed at the University of New Mexico. Six innovators presented their inventions to invited entrepreneurs, investors, and companies. Opening remarks were given by Lisa Kuutila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer at UNM Rainforest Innovations.
- [AED and UNM Anderson School of Management Launch a Regional Innovation Series](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/08/19/aed-and-unm-anderson-school-of-management-launch-a-regional-innovation-series/) - For Immediate Release Date: August 2, 2021 Contact: Danielle Casey, dcasey@abq.org Albuquerque Economic Development is collaborating with UNM Anderson School of Management for the first of a series of action-oriented competitiveness programs with a focus on regional collaboration and innovation. [GREATER ALBUQUERQUE, NM, August 2, 2021] – A new series of sessions focusing on working
- [Thesis Publication Embargo to Protect Intellectual Property Rights](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/08/31/thesis-publication-embargo-to-protect-intellectual-property-rights/) - Obtaining a patent on an invention requires that the invention not be publicly disclosed anywhere else in the world prior to filing a patent application. Any public disclosure prior to filing a patent application will prevent patenting in countries around the world, with the exception of the United States. The U.S. has a one-year grace
- [Albuquerque Business First Interviews Pajarito Powder’s CEO and Discuss Company’s Future Plans](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/08/31/albuquerque-business-first-interviews-pajarito-powders-ceo-and-discuss-companys-future-plans/) - Albuquerque Business First recently interviewed Tom Stephenson, CEO and co-founder of Pajarito Powder, LLC, on their recent $9.4 million investment round and their future plans for the company. The Albuquerque-based startup is commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico and Los Alamos National Lab and manufactures advanced catalysts for protein-exchange membrane (PEM) and
- [Pajarito Powder Rapidly Expanding Operations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/08/31/pajarito-powder-rapidly-expanding-operations/) - Local startup Pajarito Powder, LLC is rapidly expanding their operations in order to keep up with new market interest and commercial sales. In 2020, their commercial sales had doubled in comparison to 2019 sales and a recent $9.4 million investment round is helping them expand to meet new demand. South Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai Motor
- [UNM Technology Startup Avisa Diagnostics Announces New Chief Medical Officer](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/09/01/avisa-diagnostics-appoints-dr-richard-murray-as-chief-medical-officer/) - Avisa Diagnostics, a startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico, announced recently that Richard K. Murray, M.D. has joined their team as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Murray is an experienced pulmonologist with over 25 years of industry experience. He previously served as Vice President and Deputy Chief Patient Officer at Merck &
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations is Launching Right to Start Movement](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/09/20/unm-rainforest-innovations-is-launching-right-to-start-movement/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico, is launching a new campaign to support entrepreneurial activity in Albuquerque and statewide to further develop our innovation ecosystem called the Right to Start movement. Right to Start is a campaign to rebuild the American economy by making entrepreneurial opportunity
- [Right to Start Initiative to Support Entrepreneurship and Growth in New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/09/27/right-to-start-initiative-to-support-entrepreneurship-and-growth-in-new-mexico/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations and the City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department are jointly financing the Right to Start movement which is a campaign to rebuild the American economy by making entrepreneurial opportunity a top priority in every community. Our innovation ecosystem has a lot to gain from this initiative because it will not only support
- [Amelia Bierle and Alissa Chavez Make the Inno Under 25 List for Their Innovative Ideas](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/09/27/amelia-bierle-and-alissa-chavez-make-the-inno-under-25-list-for-their-innovative-ideas/) - Inno New Mexico, a new platform focused on local innovation, has announced their Inno Under 25 list and local entrepreneurs Amelia Bierle and Alissa Chavez have been selected. The Inno Under 25 list recognizes young, innovative trailblazers in New Mexico who have started their own companies, created new products, or solidified a leadership role in
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Rebecca Tresise](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/09/30/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations/) - Rebecca Tresise Student Office Assistant and Accounting Intern The student internship program at UNM Rainforest Innovations is for UNM students who want to develop professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law. The program is made up of Innovation Interns, Intellectual Property & Disclosure Assistants, an Office Assistant, and
- [11 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in July, August, and September](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/10/04/11-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-july-august-and-september/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued eleven U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of July, August, and September for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2022 fiscal first quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces FY2021 Year-End Metrics](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/10/06/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-fy2021-year-end-metrics/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations, the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development organization, has seen increased financial growth in fiscal year 2021 and has continued to diversity its income and matched or exceeded goals in many metrics. UNM Rainforest Innovations also saw decreased numbers in a few areas, partly due to the challenges brought on
- [Local Startup Nob Hill Therapeutics Developing Innovative Dry Powder Nebulizer](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/10/25/local-startup-nob-hill-therapeutics-developing-innovative-dry-powder-nebulizer/) - Nob Hill Therapeutics is a local startup developing DryNeb™, the first dry powder nebulizer for the treatment of severe respiratory diseases. Their nebulizer works to rapidly deliver high dose drugs with higher efficiency than current dry powder inhalers. Part of the VIC Technology Venture Development, a technology commercialization organization, Nob Hill currently licenses technology developed
- [UNM Startup Armonica Reports $2M Series B Round from Local Investors and Japanese Lighting Company](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/10/28/unm-startup-armonica-reports-2m-series-b-round-from-local-investors-and-japanese-lighting-company/) - Armonica Technologies, Inc. is an Albuquerque-based biotechnology company commercializing an innovative DNA nanopore sequencing technology for precision medicine research applications developed at the University of New Mexico. They have recently announced their $2M Series B round and contributors include local venture capital firms Cottonwood Technology Fund, Sun Mountain Capital, and Tramway Venture Partners and a
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces 2022 Gap Funding for Four Proposals](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/10/28/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-2022-gap-funding-for-four-proposals/) - The UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Gap Fund @ UNM Committee has announced the four proposals chosen for FY2022 gap funding. This year marks UNM Rainforest Innovations’ eleventh call for proposals to further develop an early-stage, unlicensed UNM technology previously disclosed to UNM Rainforest Innovations. Funds are used to support the development of a UNM technology to
- [NM Rainforest EDA University Center Activity for July, August and September 2021](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/10/29/nm-rainforest-eda-university-center-activity-for-july-august-and-september-2021/) - During the months of July, August and September, the New Mexico Rainforest, a U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center, held three mentoring office hour sessions with the various University Center (UC) mentors and hosted six webinars on a variety of entrepreneurial topics. Twenty-two Entrepreneurial Capabilities Certificates were earned through the UC program, including certificates by
- [UNM Business and Economic Summit to Address New Mexico’s Statewide Recovery and Long-term Plan](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/11/11/unm-business-and-economic-summit-to-address-new-mexicos-statewide-recovery-and-long-term-plan/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is hosting its fourth UNM Business and Economic Summit on November 16 which will convene around a statewide strategic plan developed by the New Mexico Economic Development Department, called “Empower and Collaborate – New Mexico’s Economic Path Forward.” The plan includes a comprehensive approach and first steps to address statewide recovery, long-term
- [Rainforest virtual pitch competition winners announced](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/11/11/rainforest-virtual-pitch-competition-winners-announced-2/) - New Mexico college students bring new and exciting business ideas By Rebecca Rodriguez November 09, 2021 From self-supporting micro-habitats to water monitoring technology, New Mexico college and university students brought their best business ideas to the Fall 2021 Rainforest Pitch Competition. In this latest competition, students created a 90-second elevator-style pitch for their business idea
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts November Technology Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/11/11/unm-rainforest-innovations-hosts-november-technology-showcase/) - On November 9, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted a technology showcase highlighting innovative life-science and physical-science technologies developed at the University of New Mexico. All technologies featured in the event are currently available for commercialization. Opening remarks were given by Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer at UNM Rainforest Innovations. The life-science technology presentations
- [Researchers at UNM Discover SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Interferes with Autophagy Process](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/06/researchers-at-unm-discover-sars-cov-2-coronavirus-interferes-with-autophagy-process/) - A team at the University of New Mexico recently published a paper in the science journal, Cell, which helps explain how autophagy, the fundamental biological process by which cells break down and destroy old or damaged cells, functions in mammalian and human cells and how the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus can interfere with this process. The UNM
- [Local Startup Nob Hill Therapeutics Names Strategic Advisory Board](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/06/local-startup-nob-hill-therapeutics-names-strategic-advisory-board/) - Nob Hill Therapeutics, a local startup developing the first dry powder nebulizer (DryNeb™) for the treatment of severe respiratory diseases, has announced the members of their new Strategic Advisory Board. This includes John Pritchard, Ph.D., Caroline Baxter, M.D., Charles Daley, M.D., and Noel Greenberger. The group is tasked with guiding the company’s clinical development direction
- [UNM Inventor’s Cancer Vaccine Research Published in Prestigious Science Journal](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/06/unm-inventors-cancer-vaccine-research-published-in-prestigious-science-journal/) - Rita Serda, research assistant professor at the University of New Mexico, and her colleagues have been researching ways in which cancer cells can be transformed into stable, pathogen-mimicking cells in order to create personalized cancer vaccines. Earlier this month, their innovative research was featured in the prestigious science journal, Nature Biomedical Engineering, along with their
- [UNM Team Receives $2 Million from the Department of Energy for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Research Project](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/06/unm-team-receives-2-million-from-the-department-of-energy-for-enhanced-geothermal-systems-research-project/) - John Stormont, a UNM professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, and his team were selected by the Department of Energy for a $2 million grant to further develop their geothermal energy research project. In total, the Department of Energy committed $12 million to seven research projects around the country in order
- [Fourth UNM Business and Economic Summit Promotes Collaboration in New Mexico for a Brighter Future](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/06/fourth-unm-business-and-economic-summit-promotes-collaboration-in-new-mexico-for-a-brighter-future/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the fourth UNM Business and Economic Summit on November 16 which convened around a statewide strategic plan developed by the New Mexico Economic Development Department called, “Empower and Collaborate – New Mexico’s Economic Path Forward.” The summit took place online and a recording of the full event is available on the
- [STEM Boomerang helps plug NM’s brain drain](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/09/7342-2/) - On Thursday December 9, 2021 Boomerang New Mexico held a virtual career fair to help connect STEM professionals to job opportunities in New Mexico. Read more about this event and Boomerang New Mexico in the Albuquerque Journal article, reposted below. ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2021 BY KEVIN ROBINSON-AVILA / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Thursday to connect
- [UNM I-Corps Site Program Trains Fall 2021 Cohort](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/09/unm-i-corps-site-program-trains-fall-2021-cohort/) - Monday evening marked the last meeting of the UNM Lobo Rainforest I-Corps program. This 10-week long program trains entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students on how to transition their STEM-related technologies to the marketplace. Six teams participated in the fall cohort and consisted of an academic lead (a UNM faculty or staff member), an entrepreneurial lead (a
- [UNM Inventor Elected 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2021/12/10/unm-inventor-elected-2021-fellow-of-the-national-academy-of-inventors/) - The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has elected their new cohort of 2021 NAI Fellows and a University of New Mexico inventor, Dr. David G. Whitten, has made their list. Dr. Whitten is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and associate director of the Center for Biomedical Engineering. Election to
- [UNM Inventors’ Research Effectively Kills Coronavirus](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/01/05/unm-inventors-research-effectively-kills-coronavirus/) - Dr. Eva Chi, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at the University of New Mexico, and her collaborator Dr. David Whitten, associate director for the Center for Biomedical Engineering and distinguished professor for the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, are studying synthetic polymer materials and their antimicrobial properties in order to kill bacteria
- [UNM Inventor Nick Carroll Selected as Part of the ACS 2021 Class of Influential Researchers](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/01/06/unm-inventor-nick-carrol-selected-as-part-of-the-acs-2021-class-of-influential-researchers/) - Nick Carroll, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico has been selected as part of the 2021 Class of Influential Researchers by the American Chemical Society journal, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (I&EC). This annual award is given to innovative researchers in the first 10
- [Local Startup Circular Genomics Closes $4.5M Series Seed Investment Round](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/01/08/local-startup-circular-genomics-closes-4-5m-series-seed-investment-round/) - Local startup Circular Genomics recently closed on a $4.5M series seed investment round for their innovative research on circular RNA to target effective treatment options for people struggling with depression and neurological disorders. The investment round was co-led by Cottonwood Technology Fund III and Tramway Venture Partners and included Mountain Group Partners and other individual
- [Five U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/01/09/five-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 five U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of October, November, and December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2022 fiscal year second quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Announces New Director of Corporate Engagement and Collaboration Initiatives](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/01/09/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-new-director-of-corporate-engagement-and-collaboration-initiatives/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico, has hired a new Director of Corporate Engagement, Mathis Shinnick. Mathis is a globally experienced and versatile executive with a proven track record of building, managing, and sustaining profitable ventures. As the Director of Corporate Engagement, he plans, develops, and
- [Recap of Activity at the Innovate ABQ Site and Exciting Plans for 2022](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/01/31/recap-of-activity-at-the-innovate-abq-site-and-exciting-plans-for-2022/) - Over the past year and a half, we have seen some exciting activity around the Innovate ABQ project. Located on a seven-acre site, the goal of the project is to develop an innovation district in downtown Albuquerque to foster economic development and job creation in New Mexico. The grand opening of the Lobo Rainforest Building
- [2022 CTSC Health Hackathon planned for March 25-27](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/02/14/2022-ctsc-health-hackathon-planned-for-march-25-27/) - By Kim Delker February 13, 2022 Engineers, scientists, inventors and creators who have a passion for developing solutions in healthcare and an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to participate in the 2022 Clinical and Transitional Science Center (CTSC) Health Hackathon, planned at The University of New Mexico in March. The weekend-long event, which will be held at
- [Technology Showcase for Physical Sciences and Engineering Technologies Hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/02/18/technology-showcase-for-physical-sciences-and-engineering-technologies-hosted-by-unm-rainforest-innovations/) - On February 15, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted a technology showcase to highlight physical science and engineering technologies developed at the University of New Mexico. There were five technology presentations by UNM faculty and all technologies discussed are currently available for commercialization. The webinar kicked off with opening remarks by Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic
- [Nob Hill Therapeutics is a “Startup to Watch” in 2022](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/02/22/nob-hill-therapeutics-is-a-startup-to-watch-in-2022/) - Local startup Nob Hill Therapeutics, commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico, has been featured in New Mexico Inno’s Startups to Watch list for 2022. Ten local startups in several different sectors were selected by Technology Reporter Collin Krabbe based on how they performed in 2021 and what they have planned for this
- [Local Startup Pajarito Powder Receives New Funding for Green Hydrogen Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/03/01/local-startup-pajarito-powder-receives-new-funding-for-green-hydrogen-technology/) - It was announced today that local startup Pajarito Powder has been awarded a state and Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) grant to help expand their operations in a new facility and eventually create 50 new jobs. The startup, working to commercialize technology developed at the University of New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory, manufactures
- [Ninth Innovate New Mexico® Highlights Latest Research and Technology from Seven Research Institutes](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/03/02/ninth-innovate-new-mexico-highlights-latest-research-and-technology-from-seven-research-institutes/) - Innovate New Mexico®, a network of the state’s seven leading technology-transfer organizations, held its annual event featuring representatives and researchers from the state’s major research universities and national labs on Tuesday, March 1. The showcase was held online via Zoom and featured 12 technology pitches from the University of New Mexico, Air Force Research Lab,
- [Ten U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in January, February, and March](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/04/04/ten-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-january-february-and-march/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued ten U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, and March for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2022 fiscal third quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [UNM Faculty Inventor Jeremy S. Edwards to Receive the 2022 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/04/04/unm-faculty-inventor-jeremy-s-edwards-to-receive-the-2022-rainforest-innovation-fellow-award/) - Dr. Jeremy S. Edwards has been chosen to receive the 2022 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award in recognition of his achievements as a leading innovator at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Edwards is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Chemistry & Chemical Biology Department. The UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors presents this special
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Receives $800K EDA American Rescue Plan Grant to support Training Programs for New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Project](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/04/08/unm-rainforest-innovations-receives-800k-eda-american-rescue-plan-grant-to-support-training-programs-for-new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-project/) - 3-year EDA Funded Grant looks to bridge gaps and seek solutions to Tribal Entrepreneurship (April 4, 2022 – Albuquerque, NM) - UNM Rainforest Innovations, the University of New Mexico’s technology transfer and economic development organization, has been awarded an $800,000 American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) to
- [UNM Department of Spanish and Portuguese Graduate Student Finds Startup Opportunity in the NM Rainforest](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/04/12/unm-linguistics-graduate-student-finds-startup-opportunity-in-the-nm-rainforest/) - Before starting her Hispanic Linguistics Master’s Program at The University of New Mexico (UNM), Isabel Last was trained to teach Spanish as a second language. Throughout her teaching experience, she consistently found that regardless of how creative and immersive she tried to make her lessons and activities, there was a definitive limit to how well
- [NM Rainforest EDA University Center Activity for January, February and March 2022](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/04/14/nm-rainforest-eda-university-center-activity-for-january-february-and-march-2021/) - During the months of January, February and March, the New Mexico Rainforest, a U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center, held seven mentoring office hour sessions with the various University Center (UC) mentors and hosted five webinars on a variety of entrepreneurial topics. Several of the webinars and office hours were hybrid including a special webinar
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations announces spring pitch competition winners](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/04/19/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-spring-pitch-competition-winners/) - Original Article posted April 18, by UNM Newsroom: https://news.unm.edu/news/unm-rainforest-innovations-announces-spring-pitch-competition-winners How long does it take to earn $1,000? For students competing in the biannual Rainforest Pitch Competition, it only takes 90 seconds (plus a good business idea). More than 60 New Mexico college students submitted their video pitches for a chance to win seed funding. This
- [Federal Laboratory Consortium Enters into Partnership with UNM  Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI)](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/04/20/federal-laboratory-consortium-enters-into-partnership-with-unm-rainforest-innovations-unmri/) - (WASHINGTON, DC – April 11, 2022) The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) has entered into a strategic partnership with UNM Rainforest Innovations, based in Albuquerque, NM, as part of an ongoing campaign to help small to large businesses with innovative technologies succeed through collaborations with federal laboratories. UNM Rainforest Innovations supports technology transfer and coordinates economic
- [Jeremy S. Edwards, Ph.D. - 2022 Rainforest Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/03/jeremy-s-edwards-ph-d-2022-rainforest-innovation-fellow/) - Harnessing his knowledge of biology, chemistry, and engineering, Dr. Edwards drives science forward through his research activity and innovative technologies. During his graduate work, he was the first person to take genome sequence information and develop predictive mathematical models of bacteria metabolism. Around this time, it cost approximately $1 million to sequence the genome of
- [University of New Mexico Inventors Honored for Issued Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights at 2022 Innovation Awards](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/03/university-of-new-mexico-inventors-honored-for-issued-patents-trademarks-and-copyrights-at-2022-innovation-awards/) - 2022 Innovation Awards UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted its nineteenth annual Innovation Awards on Tuesday, April 26. This annual event recognizes the accomplishments of University of New Mexico (UNM) inventors who have received issued U.S. patents, registered trademarks, and copyrights within the past year. Between March 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022, 44 UNM inventors received
- [2022 Pitch Deck Competition Offers Platform for University Student Entrepreneurs to Share Their Business Plans or Startup Visions for Cash Prizes](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/09/2022-pitch-deck-competition-offers-platform-for-university-student-entrepreneurs-to-share-their-business-plans-or-startup-visions-for-cash-prizes/) - Albuquerque, NM – Coming up on May 10, university students in New Mexico will have an opportunity to pitch their innovative business ideas for prize money at the 2022 Pitch Deck Competition. Going on its third year, the competition serves as a platform for student entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and hone their pitching skills. The
- [University Students Win Big at the 2022 Pitch Deck Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/11/university-students-win-big-at-the-2022-pitch-deck-competition/) - Albuquerque, NM – May 11, 2022 – After an inspiring evening at the Lobo Rainforest Building, five university students went home with cash prizes after pitching their innovative business and startup ideas to an audience of supporters, investors, and business community. The 2022 Pitch Deck Competition was co-hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) and the
- [It Takes a Village to Raise a Startup](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/16/it-takes-a-village-to-raise-a-startup/) - A series of columns are being released by the Albuquerque Journal throughout 2022 on economic development and startup opportunities in the state. Each column is written by members of the New Mexico Angels, investors, and startup owners. In a column written by John Rice, Chair of the New Mexico Angels and Angel Investor and President
- [UNM I-Corps Site Program Trains Spring 2022 Cohort](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/24/unm-i-corps-site-program-trains-spring-2022-cohort/) - Six teams of university students recently completed the 12-week long spring I-Corps program hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations and UNM’s Innovation Academy. This program trains entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students on how to transition their STEM-related technologies to the marketplace. The University of New Mexico became an I-Corps (Innovation Corps) site in fall 2017 and has
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Ariana Nava](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/26/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-ariana-nava/) - Ariana Nava Innovation Student Intern UNM Rainforest Innovations has trained over one hundred University of New Mexico students on university technology transfer and commercialization through its student internship program. Students develop excellent professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law. These students add immense value to UNM Rainforest Innovations,
- [CHTW Supporting Women Scientists at UNM’s Center for High Technology Materials](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/05/27/chtw-supporting-women-scientists-at-unms-center-for-high-technology-materials/) - There’s a new project at the Center for High Technology Materials with the goal of supporting women scientists at the center. Called CHTW, the project works to increase presence, recognition, success, and satisfaction for women scientists. The Center for High Technology Materials promotes research and education in photonics, microelectronics, and nanoscale materials and devices and
- [Rainforest Forum in April Discusses Corporate Engagement Initiatives at UNM Rainforest Innovations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/06/01/rainforest-forum-in-april-discusses-corporate-engagement-initiatives-at-unm-rainforest-innovations/) - In April, UNM Rainforest Innovations held an in-person Rainforest Forum bringing together the University of New Mexico (UNM) and business community members to exchange ideas and open dialogue on the mission and goals of UNM’s corporate engagement. The forum was led by UNM Rainforest Innovations Board Members Robert Nath and David Foster. The vision of
- [Startup Advanced Concepts in Biology Exploring New Ways to Fight Cancer with Technology Developed at the University of New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/06/01/startup-advanced-concepts-in-biology-exploring-new-ways-to-fight-cancer-with-technology-developed-at-the-university-of-new-mexico/) - A new biotechnology startup has emerged in our innovation ecosystem with the goal of fighting cancer with novel technology developed at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Advanced Concepts in Biology, LLC and UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology transfer and economic development organization for UNM, closed on a license agreement in the fall of last
- [Local Farmers Markets Offer Safe Haven for New Businesses and Nonprofit Right to Start is Advocating for Their Growth](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/06/06/local-farmers-markets-offer-safe-haven-for-new-businesses-and-nonprofit-right-to-start-is-advocating-for-their-growth/) - Edgar Solis, the Founder and CEO of Alma’s Salsa, wrote a piece for the Albuquerque Journal on the importance of farmers markets for small businesses and the need for change in public policy to support their growth. There are so many valuable aspects of farmers markets. Not only do they provide lots of foot traffic
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Lauren Bailey](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/06/24/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-lauren-bailey/) - Lauren Bailey Student Intellectual Property and Disclosures Assistant UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM), has a student internship program that teaches UNM students about university technology transfer and the intersection of business, science, and law. Over the years, UNMRI has trained over a hundred students
- [CEO of UNM Rainforest Innovations Elizabeth Kuuttila Featured in One-On-One on New Mexico Inno Website](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/06/27/ceo-of-unm-rainforest-innovations-elizabeth-kuuttila-featured-in-one-on-one-on-new-mexico-inno-website/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations’ CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer Elizabeth Kuuttila was recently featured in a one-on-one on the New Mexico Inno website talking about her efforts to build an innovation ecosystem and drive forward economic development in the state. See Meagan Nichols’ June 15 article reposted below and on the New Mexico Inno Website
- [17 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in April, May, and June](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/06/29/17-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-april-may-and-june/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued 17 U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of April, May, and June for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2022 fiscal fourth quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in
- [MNT SmartSolutions and UNM Rainforest Innovations Announce Exclusive Option Agreement to License Novel Nanotechnology Portfolio](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/07/22/mnt-smartsolutions-and-unm-rainforest-innovations-announce-exclusive-option-agreement-to-license-novel-nanotechnology-portfolio/) - MNT SmartSolutions, LLC, a New Mexico Start-Up Factory Portfolio company, recently closed on an exclusive option agreement with UNM Rainforest Innovations to license a novel antimicrobial portfolio developed by a group of researchers at the University of New Mexico and University of Texas, Austin. MNT SmartSolutions is a biotech company that is engineering sustainable and
- [Four University of New Mexico Faculty Inducted into National Academy of Inventors](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/07/28/four-university-of-new-mexico-faculty-inducted-into-national-academy-of-inventors/) - The 2022 National Academy of Inventors Induction ceremony took place on June 14 and 15 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. Among the inductees were four University of New Mexico faculty accepting awards for their NAI Fellow status: 2021 Fellow Dr. David G. Whitten, 2020 Fellow Dr. Larry Sklar (who
- [Local Startup TS-Nano Forms Partnership With and Receives $2.5M Investment from Devvio and DevvStream to Reduce Methane Emissions of Wellbores Using Patented Sealant Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/08/02/local-startup-ts-nano-forms-partnership-with-and-receives-2-5m-investment-from-devvio-and-devvstream-to-reduce-methane-emissions-of-wellbores-using-patented-sealant-technology/) - Albuquerque-based startup TS-Nano recently received a $2.5 million investment to launch a joint initiative with Devvio, Inc. and DevvSteam, Inc. with the goal of reducing wellbore methane emissions. Wellbores are drilled holes used to aid in the exploration and recovery of natural resources such as oil, gas, or water. There are millions of abandoned wellbores
- [Certified SCORE Mentors Offer Support for Aspiring and Established Entrepreneurs at the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/08/24/certified-score-mentors-offer-support-for-aspiring-and-established-entrepreneurs-at-the-lobo-rainforest-building-2/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations collaborates with SCORE to offer mentoring and confidential discussions for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, inventors, students, and start-up companies. SCORE’s certified mentors are successful businesspeople and entrepreneurs with the goal of giving back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and
- [UNM Inventor Abdullah Mueen Receives Prestigious Award for Computer Science Paper](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/08/25/unm-inventor-abdullah-mueen-receives-prestigious-award-for-computer-science-paper/) - Abdullah Mueen, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the University of New Mexico Department of Computer Science and has recently been awarded the Test of Time Award by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (SIGKDD). The Test of Time Award recognizes papers published at least 10
- [Meet UNMRI’s First Tribal Liaison Mytegia Lee for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/08/30/meet-unmris-first-tribal-liaison-mytegia-lee-for-the-new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is excited to welcome Mytegia Lee as the first Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program. UNM Rainforest Innovations was awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant in April to help break down barriers and generate opportunity through entrepreneurship in historically underserved communities
- [New UNM Startup MNT SmartSolutions Breaking into Dental Care Industry](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/08/31/new-unm-startup-mnt-smartsolutions-breaking-into-dental-care-industry/) - One of the newest startups commercializing technologies developed at the University of New Mexico, MNT SmartSolutions, was featured in an article in the Albuquerque Journal. MNT SmartSolutions is a biotech company that is engineering sustainable and modern “smart” materials with unique electronic and magnetic properties for the advancement of science and medicine. These novel materials
- [UNM Startup TS-Nano Making Big Strides to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through New Partnership](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/08/31/unm-startup-ts-nano-making-big-strides-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-through-new-partnership/) - TS-Nano was recently featured in the Albuquerque Journal after receiving a $2.5 million investment from two next-generation, blockchain-based development firms, Devvio, Inc. and DevvSteam, Inc. TS-Nano designs, manufactures, and applies durable nano-modified polymer sealants to a variety of sub-surfaces to seal against Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Their team has extensive experience in nanotechnology and
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Technology and Startup Showcase for the New Mexico Angels at the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/01/unm-rainforest-innovations-hosts-technology-and-startup-showcase-for-the-new-mexico-angels-at-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - On August 30, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted a technology and startup showcase with the New Angels. Four researchers and inventors from the University of New Mexico were invited to pitch their innovations to an audience of investors, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members. After each presentation there was 5-minutes of Q&A from the audience. The
- [Innovate ABQ Site Slowly Regaining Momentum After COVID-19 Pandemic](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/01/innovate-abq-site-slowly-regaining-momentum-after-covid-19-pandemic/) - Innovate ABQ was recently featured in an article by the Albuquerque Journal which touched on some of the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how members within the innovation district are building back their programs. UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico, has brought back
- [The Lobo Rainforest Building Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary and New Project Unveiled for Incubator and Creative Collaboration Space at Innovate ABQ](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/06/the-lobo-rainforest-building-celebrates-5-year-anniversary-and-new-project-unveiled-for-incubator-and-creative-collaboration-space-at-innovate-abq/) - On August 31, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted an anniversary event for the Lobo Rainforest Building and invited guest speaker Vince Kadlubek to announce development plans for a radical new concept called The Jungle. Co-chair of the UNM Rainforest Forum, David Foster, kicked off the event followed by opening remarks by UNM President Garnett Stokes. It’s
- [Local Startup Armonica Technologies Awarded $2M NIH Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/06/local-startup-armonica-technologies-awarded-2m-nih-grant/) - Armonica Technologies, Inc., a local startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico, has been awarded a follow-up Phase II SBIR grant from the NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. The grant will help the company further develop a novel DNA sequencing system based on single molecule spectroscopy. Visit Armonica Technologies’ website to
- [UNM Researcher Teams Up with FYR Diagnostics to Develop Diagnostic Test for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/06/unm-researcher-teams-up-with-fyr-diagnostics-to-develop-diagnostic-test-for-neonatal-opioid-withdrawal-syndrome/) - Ludmila Bakhireva, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has teamed up with Montana-based company FYR Diagnostics and Dr. Rajesh C. Miranda from Texas A&M University to develop a diagnostic test for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS). The team was awarded a three-year Fast-Track Phase I/II SBIR award by the National
- [Local Startup Pajarito Powder Secures New Investor](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/06/local-startup-pajarito-powder-secures-new-investor/) - Pajarito Powder, a local startup commercializing technologies developed at the University of New Mexico, has secured a new investor as part of their Series B investment round. The Belgium-based company, Bekaert, specializes in steel wire transformation and coating technologies. Visit Pajarito Powder’s website to learn more: https://pajaritopowder.com/ See Meagan Nichols’ September 1 article, “First Hyundai,
- [Global Ties ABQ Brings International Business Leaders to the Lobo Rainforest Building](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/06/global-ties-abq-brings-international-business-leaders-to-the-lobo-rainforest-building/) - On August 22, Global Ties ABQ brought a group of 12 international business leaders to the Lobo Rainforest Building where Stacy Sacco gave a talk on how governments, universities, and academic institutions play a role in fostering entrepreneurship and supporting innovation. Global Ties ABQ is nonprofit that works to build professional networks and meaningful global
- [Local Startup Nob Hill Therapeutics Awarded HHS Phase II Grant and Appoints New CEO](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/15/local-startup-nob-hill-therapeutics-awarded-hhs-phase-ii-grant-and-appoints-new-ceo/) - Nob Hill Therapeutics is a local startup developing a dry powder nebulizer (DryNeb) inhalation drug delivery platform for the treatment of severe respiratory diseases. Part of the VIC Technology Venture Development, a technology commercialization organization, Nob Hill currently licenses technology developed out of the University of New Mexico through UNM Rainforest Innovations. Nob Hill’s new
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Featured in New Mexico Angels Column in the Albuquerque Journal](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/21/unm-rainforest-innovations-featured-in-new-mexico-angels-column-in-the-albuquerque-journal/) - Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of UNM Rainforest Innovations, was interviewed for an op-ed piece in collaboration with the New Mexico Angels for their column in the Albuquerque Journal. See the September 18 article, “NM’s innovators need more industry engagement,” reposted below and on the Albuquerque Journal Website at https://www.abqjournal.com/2532877/nms-innovators-need-more-industry-engagement.html NM’s innovators
- [Meet Scott Tafoya; New Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/22/meet-scott-tafoya-new-tribal-liaison-for-the-new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program/) - Scott Tafoya joins the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program as a Tribal Liaison to provide valuable insight and support for entrepreneurs within tribal communities across the state. UNM Rainforest Innovations was awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant in April to help break down barriers and generate opportunity
- [8 U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in July, August, and September](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/09/29/8-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-july-august-and-september/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued eight U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of July, August, and September for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2023 fiscal first quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Armonica Technologies, Inc. on Cusp of DNA Sequencing Breakthrough](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/10/04/armonica-technologies-inc-on-cusp-of-dna-sequencing-breakthrough/) - Armonica Technologies, Inc., a local startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico, has been featured in the Albuquerque Journal for their advancements in achieving a breakthrough in genomic sequencing technology. Visit Armonica Technologies’ website to learn more: https://armonicatech.com/ See Kevin Robinson-Avila’s October 2, 2022 article, “NM startup on cusp of DNA sequencing
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Christie Vessells](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/10/28/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-christie-vessells/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations hires student interns each semester to assist in supporting technology transfer and catalyzing economic development at the University of New Mexico. The internship program teaches UNM students about university technology transfer and the intersection of business, science, and law. The program is currently comprised of Innovation Student Interns, Intellectual Property and Disclosures
- [UNM Orthopaedic Technology & Facility Showcase Hosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations and the UNM Health Sciences Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/10/28/unm-orthopaedic-technology-facility-showcase-hosted-by-unm-rainforest-innovations-and-the-center-of-excellence-for-orthopaedic-surgery-rehabilitation/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations partnered with the UNM Health Sciences Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation to host a technology showcase and facility tours on October 13. The new 50,000-square-foot center, located adjacent to the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, is an expansion of the UNM Health Sciences’ orthopaedics and rehabilitation services and combines
- [Local Startup Circular Genomics Competes in TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/10/31/local-startup-circular-genomics-competes-in-techcrunch-disrupts-startup-battlefield/) - Circular Genomics is a local startup utilizing circular RNA to determine effective treatment options for people struggling with depression and neurological disorders. They were selected, along with twenty other early-stage startups, to participate in the finals of the Startup Battlefield cohort at the TechCrunch Disrupt Conference for a chance to win $100,000. The conference took
- [Isabel Last Makes the Inno Under 25 List for Spanish-Learning Video Game](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/11/04/isabel-last-makes-the-inno-under-25-list-for-spanish-learning-video-game/) - Isabel Last has been featured on the Inno Under 25 list for her innovative, Spanish-learning video game and entrepreneurial pursuits. The Inno Under 25 list recognizes young, innovative trailblazers in New Mexico who have started their own companies, created new products, or solidified a leadership role in an emerging sector, all before the age of
- [Growing an innovation rainforest in New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/11/28/growing-an-innovation-rainforest-in-new-mexico/) - New Mexico is in an exciting position when it comes to new business innovation, and there’s an opportunity and a need for everyone in the state to be involved. Innovation enables new ideas to be transformed into practical products, and it’s spawned by an environment that values those ideas, connects people with relevant skills, and
- [Local Startup Faena Releases Pre-Alpha Videogame Demo and is Working with Charter School Students to Test Game](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/30/local-startup-faena-releases-pre-alpha-videogame-demo-and-is-working-with-charter-school-students-to-test-game/) - Isabel Last is the CEO and Founder of Faena, an immersive, Spanish-learning video game. A pre-alpha demo of the game was released last week and is currently available on their website. The startup is also working with the Robert F. Kennedy Charter School in Albuquerque to roll out the demo to a class of 23
- [UNM Short Film Drifteen Wins Best Cinematography at the LGBTQ+ Los Angeles Film Festival](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/30/unm-short-film-drifteen-wins-best-cinematography-at-the-lgbtq-los-angeles-film-festival/) - Drifteen is a short film produced, shot, and cut by University of New Mexico students in the Film & Digital Arts (FDA) Department and was directed by Matthew McDuffie, Professor of Practice at UNM. The short film has won Best Cinematography at the LGBTQ+ Los Angeles Film Festival and will be shown in the Santa
- [UNM partners to present Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Native American Veterans](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/07/unm-partners-to-present-entrepreneurship-bootcamp-for-native-american-veterans/) - The University of New Mexico is partnering with Hesperus and Syracuse University D’Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families to bring an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to Native American Veterans (EBV-NAV) in New Mexico and the Southwest Region of the United States. The week-long in-person event takes place in Albuquerque on April 17-21, at the Lobo Rainforest Building and is open to Native
- [NM Rainforest EDA University Center Activity for April-December 2022](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/08/nm-rainforest-eda-university-center-activity-for-april-december-2022/) - From April to December 2022, the New Mexico Rainforest, a U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center, held 21 mentoring office hour sessions with the various University Center (UC) mentors and hosted eight webinars on a variety of entrepreneurial topics. Recordings of the training webinars and corresponding handouts are available online at: http://loborainforest.com/nmrainforest/videos/ . Each webinar has a
- [Bidii Baby Foods Receives $100,000 Grant to Support Food Access and Programming to Navajo Nation Families](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/10/bidii-baby-foods-receives-100000-grant-to-support-food-access-and-programming-to-navajo-nation-families/) - Bidii Baby Foods has been making big strides in developing their business and restoring indigenous food practices. The organic farm and agricultural cooperative has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the Rural Child Hunger Research Innovation Lab to support food access and programming for Navajo Nation families. Sponsored by Save the Children, the Rural Child
- [Local Startup TS-Nano Receives $200,000 SBIR Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/10/local-startup-ts-nano-receives-200000-sbir-award/) - A local startup working to stop CO2 wellbore emissions has recently been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE). TS-Nano designs, manufactures, and applies durable nano-modified polymer sealants to a variety of sub-surfaces to seal again Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Their team has extensive experience in nanotechnology and
- [Local Startup Flow Aluminum Joins the 2023 REACH Energy Program Accelerator](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/24/local-startup-flow-aluminum-joins-the-2023-reach-energy-program-accelerator/) - Flow Aluminum, a local startup developing low-cost energy storage systems for electric vehicles and microgrids, has been selected as part of fourteen teams to join the 2023 REACH (Regional Energy Accelerator for Commercializing Hard-Tech) incubator program. Teams receive 12 months of support at no cost and a plethora of business support services including hard tech-based
- [Entrepreneurial Students at UNM Form Consulting Company Innogility](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/27/entrepreneurial-students-at-unm-form-consulting-company-innogility/) - Recent graduates from the UNM Anderson School of Management, Dharish Totiger and Mark Niederhaus, have co-founded a consulting company specializing in support for strategizing how to commercialize products and services. Dharish Totiger was a former student intern at UNM Rainforest Innovations and both him and Mark Niederhaus have been involved in various student pitch deck
- [Startup Viewpoint Molecular Targeting Merges with Isoray](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/27/local-startup-viewpoint-molecular-targeting-merges-with-isoray/) - Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, a UNMRI startup, has merged with medical technology company Isoray, Inc. Isoray has pioneered advanced treatment applications and devices to deliver targeted internal radiation treatments for cancers throughout the body. Together with Viewpoint, they will work to advance cancer treatments using radiation, radiopharmaceuticals, and imaging technologies. Visit Viewpoint Molecular Targeting’s website here:
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Kiera Hanley](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/27/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-kiera-hanley/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations hires student interns each semester to assist in supporting technology transfer and catalyzing economic development at the University of New Mexico. The internship program, which has now trained over a hundred students from across campus, teaches students excellent professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law.
- [Board Members @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Dr. John Stichman](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/02/28/board-members-unm-rainforest-innovations-dr-john-stichman/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is supported and guided by the diverse, entrepreneurial, and innovative members of the Board of Directors. Members of the Board are researchers, inventors, academics, administrators, business executives, lawyers, and community leaders. The board guides UNM Rainforest Innovations in its mission to support the University of New Mexico and its partners as the
- [Local Language-Learning Video Game Startup Faena Awarded $10,000 Dove Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/03/01/local-language-learning-video-game-startup-faena-awarded-10000-dove-grant/) - A local video game startup, Faena, has been gaining momentum in 2023. The startup is developing a narrative-based, language-learning video game with the goal of bringing life back to language learning. They recently received a $10,000 grant through Dove Chocolate’s InstaGrants program which is focused on supporting women entrepreneurs and their business ideas or established
- [Eight U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in January, February, and March](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/03/28/eight-u-s-patents-issued-to-unm-rainforest-innovations-for-unm-technologies-in-january-february-and-march/) - The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued eight U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, and March for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2023 fiscal third quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [Local Bioscience Startup Circular Genomics Raises $1.5M](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/03/28/local-bioscience-startup-circular-genomics-raises-1-5m/) - Circular Genomics has recently raised $1.5 million to further expand its research and development operations and grow the company’s team. This is part of a $3.2 million offering the company first reported at the end of 2021. Circular Genomics utilizes circular RNA to determine effective treatment options for people struggling with depression and neurological disorders.
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Alissia Haagenstad](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/03/29/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-alissia-haagenstad/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM), has a student internship program that teaches UNM students about university technology transfer and the intersection of business, science, and law. Over the years, UNMRI has trained over one hundred students and the internship program is comprised of
- [Tenth Innovate New Mexico® Event Showcases the State’s Latest Research Innovations](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/03/tenth-innovate-new-mexico-event-showcases-the-states-latest-research-innovations/) - On March 7, the Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase took place at the Event Center at Sandia Casino & Resort. This year marked the tenth showcase to date and the first in several years to be held back in-person. “We were very pleased with the turnout of the showcase,” said Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief
- [UNM Faculty Inventor Karin Westlund High to Receive the 2023 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/13/unm-faculty-inventor-karin-westlund-high-to-receive-the-2023-rainforest-innovation-fellow-award/) - Dr. Karin Westlund High has been chosen this year to receive the 2023 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award in recognition of her achievements as a leading innovator at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Westlund High is a distinguished professor and the Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at
- [Local Startup Pajarito Powder Opening New Headquarters](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/11/29/local-startup-pajarito-powder-opening-new-headquarters/) - Pajarito Powder is an Albuquerque-based startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Their new headquarters, projected to open in Spring 2023, will be nearly triple the size of their current manufacturing space in order to accommodate their growing operations and increase in staffing. Pajarito Powder manufactures advanced
- [Meet Zachariah Ben, New Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/11/30/meet-zachariah-ben-new-tribal-liaison-for-the-new-mexico-tribal-entrepreneurship-enhancement-program/) - Zachariah Ben is one of the newest Tribal Liaisons to join the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program. UNM Rainforest Innovations was awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant in April to help break down barriers and generate opportunity through entrepreneurship in historically underserved communities in New Mexico with
- [Rainforest Accelerator Program Supports Entrepreneurial Faculty and Students in Developing UNM Technology](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/12/01/rainforest-accelerator-program-supports-entrepreneurial-faculty-and-students-in-developing-unm-technology/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations has launched a new program called the Rainforest Accelerator. The 10-week long program follows the footsteps of the UNM I-Corps Program and trains teams of entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students on how to transition their STEM-related technology to the marketplace. The original I-corps program was funded by an NSF grant starting in 2017
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Daeun (Dana) Jung](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/12/02/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-daeun-dana-jung/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM), has a student internship program that teaches UNM students about university technology transfer and the intersection of business, science, and law. Over the years, UNMRI has trained over a hundred students and the internship program is comprised of a
- [NMBio: 2023 Knowledge Fair & Expo](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/12/13/nmbio-2023-knowledge-fair-expo/) - [maxbutton id="1" url="https://nmbio.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=83edd872aff0227bf4d698c20&id=afc21e6c92&e=c510ee90cc" text="REGISTER HERE!" ] The 2023 Knowledge Fair & Expo will be held from 8 am to 4 pm, January 10 at CNM’s Workforce Development Center in Albuquerque. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America is the Title Sponsor for this year’s Knowledge Fair. The fee to attend is $75. The fee for
- [Rainforest Accelerator Program Trains Fall 2022 Cohort](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/12/15/rainforest-accelerator-program-trains-fall-2022-cohort/) - Last week marked the ending of the Rainforest Accelerator fall cohort, a 10-week long program that teaches teams of entrepreneurial-minded faculty and students on how to transition their STEM-related technology to the marketplace. Teams are equipped with $3,000 in seed-funding to support market discovery efforts and proof-of-concept prototyping and they also learn how to determine
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations: Taniela Cox](https://innovations.unm.edu/2022/12/20/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-taniela-cox/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations hires student interns each semester to assist in supporting technology transfer and catalyzing economic development at the University of New Mexico. The internship program, which has now trained over a hundred UNM students, teaches students excellent professional skills and a better understanding of the intersection of business, science, and law. Our featured
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations to Support Technology Transfer Efforts for the Air Force Research Laboratory of New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/04/unm-rainforest-innovations-to-support-technology-transfer-efforts-for-the-air-force-research-laboratory-of-new-mexico/) - The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) has a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with the Air Force Research Laboratory to facilitate joint projects and accelerate technology transfer between the lab and private companies. UNM Rainforest Innovations recently received a PIA subaward to support technology transfer activities and promote technologies from AFRL’s Directed
- [Local Tech Startup TS-Nano Receives Job Training Funds](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/04/local-tech-startup-ts-nano-receives-job-training-funds/) - TS-Nano, an Albuquerque-based startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico (UNM), has been selected as part of nine companies throughout New Mexico to received funds through the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP). This program supports the growth and development of New Mexico businesses by covering a portion trainee wages for up to
- [Nine U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations  for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/04/nine-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 nine U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of October, November, and December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2023 fiscal second quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the
- [UNM Inventor Dr. Sakineh Chabi Receives 2023 AFOSR Young Investigator Award](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/05/unm-inventor-dr-sakineh-chabi-receives-2023-afosr-young-investigator-award/) - Dr. Sakineh Chabi is the recipient of the 2023 Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) award. Honorees receive three-year grants of up to $450,000 and she is one of just 58 scientists and engineers chosen for the award. Dr. Chabi serves as an assistant professor in the University of
- [Bustling Bioscience Community in New Mexico Drawing National Attention](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/19/bustling-bioscience-community-in-new-mexico-drawing-national-attention/) - Over the past 10 years, the New Mexico bioscience community has spun off nearly 150 startup companies. Thanks in part to the innovative research taking place at the state’s research universities and national labs, this research yields new and innovative technologies for entrepreneurs and companies to take to market. More and more companies continue to
- [FDA Granted Orphan Drug Designation to Linnaeus Therapeutics’ LNS8801](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/25/fda-granted-orphan-drug-designation-to-linnaeus-therapeutics-lns8801/) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Linnaeus Therapeutics’ LNS8801 an orphan drug designation for the treatment of patients with metastatic cutaneous melanoma. The FDA’s Office of Orphan Drug Products grants orphan drug status to support drug candidates in development for underserved patient populations or rare disorders that affect fewer than 200,000 people
- [Local Startups Circular Genomics and MNT SmartSolutions Awarded $25,000 New Mexico Science and Technology Startup Grants](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/26/local-startups-circular-genomics-and-mnt-smartsolutions-awarded-25000-new-mexico-science-and-technology-startup-grants/) - Local startups Circular Genomics and MNT SmartSolutions have been awarded $25,000 grants according to the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Office of Science and Technology. Only ten companies were selected for awards and were split between Small Business Innovation Research Grants or Science and Technology Startup Grants. Awards ranged from $25,000 to $100,000 and are
- [Local Startup Osazda Energy Awarded $200,000 Grant by U.S. Department of Energy](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/26/local-startup-osazda-energy-awarded-200000-grant-by-u-s-department-of-energy/) - Osazda Energy, a local startup commercializing solar cell technology developed jointly at the University of New Mexico and the Air Force Research Laboratory-New Mexico, has been awarded a $200,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Energy’s SBIR and STTR programs. Osazda is one of 77 projects selected to support their clean energy research and development.
- [Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations - Nicole Nimeh](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/30/student-interns-unm-rainforest-innovations-nicole-nimeh/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM), has a student internship program that teaches UNM students about university technology transfer and the intersection of business, science, and law. Currently, the student internship program is comprised of a student office assistant, accounting intern, student intellectual property &
- [Tribal Liaison Zachariah Ben’s Bidii Baby Foods Awarded Heart of the Land Award for Outstanding Leadership in Farming and Ranching](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/30/tribal-liaison-zachariah-bens-bidii-baby-foods-awarded-heart-of-the-land-award-for-outstanding-leadership-in-farming-and-ranching/) - On January 26, Bidii Baby Foods, LLC, an organic farm and agricultural cooperative, was awarded the Heart of the Land Award for Outstanding Leadership in Farming and Ranching as part of the New Mexico Food & Farm Day. Supported by Farm to Table NM and the NM Food & Agriculture Policy Council, this annual event
- [Board Members @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Sandra Begay](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/01/30/board-members-unm-rainforest-innovations-sandra-begay/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is supported and guided by the diverse, entrepreneurial, and innovative members of the Board of Directors. Members of the Board are researchers, inventors, academics, administrators, business executives, lawyers, and community leaders. The board guides UNM Rainforest Innovations in its mission to support the University of New Mexico and its partners as the
- [Students Pitch Their Ideas for Cash Prizes at the Spring 2023 Rainforest Pitch Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/20/students-pitch-their-ideas-for-cash-prizes-at-the-spring-2023-rainforest-pitch-competition/) - University students, friends, and family gathered at the Bow and Arrow Brewery Co. on April 4 to watch the final pitch presentations of the 2023 Rainforest Pitch Competition. This spring event recruited New Mexico university students to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas for a chance to win from a pool of over $5,000 in cash prizes.
- [Tribal Liaison Zachariah Ben Attended U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services for Children & Families Conference](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/04/28/tribal-liaison-zachariah-ben-attended-u-s-dept-of-health-and-human-services-for-children-families-conference/) - Zachariah Ben, a Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program, joined the first ever federally sponsored national conference in Washington D.C. called the National Convening: Building an Inclusive Human Services System. He joined three other parent leaders to plan the conference and participate in the two-day national convening with 2,000 attendees. See
- [Former Pitch Deck Competition Winner Erik Strobert’s Perspective Components Chosen as Innovation Awards Honoree by New Mexico Inno](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/05/01/former-pitch-deck-competition-winner-erik-stroberts-perspective-components-chosen-as-innovation-awards-honoree-by-new-mexico-inno/) - Albuquerque startup Perspective Components, Inc. has been selected as one of just five recipients of the New Mexico Inno’s Innovation Awards. Erik Strobert, the founder and CEO of the company, won first place at the 2019 Comcast Pitch Deck Competition for his innovative AI microphone technology. Since then, the company has continued to develop this
- [Local Startup Skout Strategy Selected as Honoree for New Mexico Inno’s Innovation Awards](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/05/11/local-startup-skout-strategy-selected-as-honoree-for-new-mexico-innos-innovation-awards/) - Skout Strategy has been chosen as a recipient of New Mexico Inno’s Innovation Awards. Selected by the Albuquerque Business First editorial team and New Mexico Inno reporter Jacob Maranda, only five honorees were chosen this year for their business drive, growth, and innovations shaping the ecosystem here in New Mexico. Skout Strategy specializes in indoor
- [New Mexico-Based Renewable Energy Company Achieves Positive Results During Solar Module Testing](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/05/26/new-mexico-based-renewable-energy-company-achieves-positive-results-during-solar-module-testing/) - Local Startup Osazda Energy Announces Positive Results from Solar Module Testing of MetZilla Osazda Energy, a local renewable energy startup, is developing products to address cell-crack-induced PV module degradation and self-heal capabilities to extend the life of solar cells. After two-years of extensive testing of their product, MetZilla™, they have announced positive results validating the
- [Dedicated Mentor Susan Cornelius Announces her Retirement](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/05/31/dedicated-mentor-susan-cornelius-announces-her-retirement/) - Susan Cornelius, a dedicated mentor and advisor for entrepreneurs and startups, has announced her retirement. There are many important people that make up our innovation ecosystem here in New Mexico including students, established entrepreneurs, research scientists and investors; there’s a range of people that add value and diversity. One such important member is Susan Cornelius,
- [Startup MNT SmartSolutions Reports Positive Findings from Preclinical Trial](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/01/startup-mnt-smartsolutions-reports-positive-findings-from-preclinical-trial/) - A local oral healthcare startup, MNT SmartSolutions, has been making big strides in the oral healthcare industry. Recent preclinical testing has validated the safety and efficacy of their nanotechnology-based toothbrush and toothpaste solution. The product can be remotely controlled to scrub areas unreachable by current products on the market, fighting against periodontal disease, gingivitis infections,
- [Innovate ABQ Teeming with Possibilities](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/02/innovate-abq-teeming-with-possibilities/) - Innovate ABQ was recently featured in an article by New Mexico Inno, highlighting the potentials of the site and the success of the Lobo Rainforest Building. The seven-acre innovation district, dubbed Innovate ABQ, currently houses the old First Baptist Church and the Lobo Rainforest Building, the first and largest structure on the site, which provides
- [University Center Mentor Stacy Sacco Named Volunteer of the Month from the City of Albuquerque](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/13/university-center-mentor-stacy-sacco-named-volunteer-of-the-month-from-the-city-of-albuquerque/) - On April 13, Stacy Sacco was named Volunteer of the Month from the City of Albuquerque by Mayor Tim Keller. This monthly series showcases people who are making big impacts on the city and positively impacting the people within it. “Stacy is a conduit in our community; connecting individuals via his network of contacts and
- [Right to Start Seeks Support for Statement of Principles and Celebrates 3rd Anniversary](https://innovations.unm.edu/2023/06/24/right-to-start-seeks-support-for-statement-of-principles-and-celebrates-3rd-anniversary/) - The Right to Start Movement is seeking signers for their Statement of Principles. During the election season of 2024, they will deliver the Statement with all signatures to the U.S. President, leading presidential candidates, the U.S. House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader, all 50 state governors, and other elected officials, urging them to pursue policies

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- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Home Page](https://innovations.unm.edu/) - ATTENTION INVENTORS! Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclaimer: Do not input any proprietary or confidential information, including new invention disclosures or novel aspects of your idea to generate grant proposals, or other similar information into AI systems. Information submitted into AI systems may be regarded as a public disclosure. Examples of AI systems include, but are not
- [Eric Prossnitz, PhD - 2021 Rainforest Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/prossnitz/) - The UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors is honored to present the 2021 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award to Dr. Eric Prossnitz. This award was created in 2010 to honor annually a University of New Mexico inventor whose body of technologies has generated significant commercialization activities. Based on achievements in new technologies disclosed, patents received, license
- [Jeremy Edwards, PhD - 2022 Rainforest Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/edwards/) - Harnessing his knowledge of biology, chemistry, and engineering, Dr. Edwards drives science forward through his research activity and innovative technologies. During his graduate work, he was the first person to take genome sequence information and develop predictive mathematical models of bacteria metabolism. Around this time, it cost approximately $1 million to sequence the genome of
- [Karin Westlund High, PhD - 2023 Rainforest Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/westlund-high/) - Relieving chronic pain and understanding the complex mechanisms of the pain system have been at the forefront of Dr. Karin Westlund High’s research activities. Her work to find effective, non-opioid therapeutics is on the path to being realized: a life goal she never thought she would be able to reach. Her research fights against the
- [Linda Griego](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/griego/) - Founder, MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation Education B.A. – History, University of California, Los Angeles Business/Research Background Ms. Griego’s diverse career encompasses civic leadership, entrepreneurship, government service, corporate and non-profit directorships, and philanthropy. In 2016, she founded the non-profit MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation focused on the MLK Medical Campus in
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- [Rainforest Student Pitch Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/epc/) - Hosted by the UNM Innovation Academy and UNM Rainforest Innovations Do you have an innovative idea for a product, service, or technology? Would you like to win money to help turn your idea into a reality? The Rainforest Pitch Competition provides an opportunity for students of all majors and from any New Mexico university to
- [Patricia (Patti) G. Williams](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/williams/) - UNM Board of Regents Civil Litigator & Partner, Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C. Education BA, MA & JD – University of New Mexico Business/Research Background Ms. Williams is a practicing civil litigator and a partner in the law firm of Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C., regularly representing governmental entities in complex litigation. Before attending law
- [Board of Directors](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/) - From the Chair Diverse, entrepreneurial and innovative are the defining characteristics of UNM Rainforest Innovations’ Board of Directors. Members of the Board are researchers, inventors, academics, administrators, business executives, lawyers and community leaders, with local, national and international ties. Our board guides UNM Rainforest Innovations in its mission to support the University of New Mexico
- [Team](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations Staff At UNM Rainforest Innovations, we work to protect technologies developed at UNM and transferring those technologies to the marketplace, via starting new companies and transferring technologies to established companies; we connect the business community to UNM for access to expertise, facilities, and research activities; and we facilitate UNM’s role as a contributor to
- [Lobo Hackathon](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/lobo-hackathon/) - Registration is now open! The Lobo Hackathon is an opportunity for people to come together to intensely focus and collaborate on improving or creating an idea. Teams can build or refine an idea that sets out to address a problem, utilize a technology, or create something new! Collaborate on a team or join us for
- [Sandra (Begay) Keeto](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/keeto/) - Chair, UNMRI Board of DirectorsDistinguished Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories, Retired Education BS – Civil Engineering, UNMMS – Structural Engineering, Stanford University Business/Research Background Ms. (Begay) Keeto worked for Sandia National Laboratory as a Researcher beginning in 1992 and retired in 2025. She was Sandia’s subject matter expert (SME) on American Indian and
- [Lobo Rainforest Ecosystem](https://innovations.unm.edu/rainforest-ecosystem/) - The Lobo Rainforest Building at Innovate ABQ currently houses the following companies and businesses: NM Bioscience Authority The New Mexico Bioscience Authority was created as the State’s first public-private partnership to build a new model of bioscience industry. New Mexico needs a platform and a coordinated effort to grow bioscience organizations. From funding, to incentives,
- [About](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly known as STC.UNM and Science & Technology Corporation @ UNM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed and wholly owned by the University of New Mexico Board of Regents. Serving as UNM’s technology transfer and economic development organization, we work to bring UNM research and discoveries to the world by protecting intellectual
- [Rainforest Accelerator](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/rainforest-accelerator/) - The Rainforest Accelerator encourages and supports entrepreneurial researchers from the University of New Mexico to explore commercial viability of their technologies, create new start-up businesses, generate business models, and submit proposals to other funding opportunities. Administered by UNM Rainforest Innovations, the goal of the Rainforest Accelerator is to assist teams of faculty and/or post-doctoral or
- [Savanah Romero](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/romero/) - Savanah Romero Communications & Design Specialist sromero@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7250 Savanah joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in 2016 as a student intern and now serves as the Communications & Design Specialist. In this role, she creates engaging content, leads graphic and website design efforts, and supports the planning and promotion of various events. She holds a Bachelor
- [Careers & Internships](https://innovations.unm.edu/careers-internships/) - Staff Positions There are no open staff positions at this time. At the center of UNM Rainforest Innovations’ mission and values is our commitment to attract, hire, retain, and reward a team of talented professionals. We offer a terrific opportunity to learn the field of technology transfer as our work involves a challenging blend of
- [Rainforest University Center](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/rainforest-university-center/) - Funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to UNM Rainforest Innovations in collaboration with the UNM innovation Academy The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides training and technical assistance at all of the University of New Mexico sites (Main, UNM-Taos, UNM-Valencia, UNM-Gallup, and UNM-Los Alamos). The University Center mission is to: Advance high-growth entrepreneurship Cultivate
- [Entrepreneurial Resources](https://innovations.unm.edu/entrepreneurial-resources/) - Entrepreneurial Faculty UNM Rainforest Innovations works with UNM entrepreneurial inventors to explore new inventions, commercialize UNM technologies, protect intellectual property and create start-up companies based on UNM inventor’s innovations. UNM Rainforest Innovations works through the commercialization process with this select group by identifying collaboration opportunities to leverage the prospect of commercialization of UNM intellectual property.
- [Terry Dunlay](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/dunlay/) - Founder & Former CEO IntelliCyt Corporation Education M.S. – Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University B.S. – Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh Business/Research Background Mr. Dunlay is a seasoned life science entrepreneur with over three decades of experience transforming cutting-edge technologies into successful commercial ventures. He is the founder and former CEO of IntelliCyt Corporation, where
- [Protecting Intellectual Property](https://innovations.unm.edu/protecting-intellectual-property/) - INVENTORS! Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclaimer: Do not input any proprietary or confidential information, including new invention disclosures or novel aspects of your idea to generate grant proposals, or other similar information into AI systems. Information submitted into AI systems may be regarded as a public disclosure. Examples of AI systems include, but are not limited
- [Technology Portfolio](https://innovations.unm.edu/technology-portfolio/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations has several technologies available for licensing. View our featured technologies below that highlight some of the latest opportunities available and visit our full list here: UNM Rainforest Innovations’ technology portfolio. Featured Technologies Contact Featured Technologies Space-Based Technologies Space is a relatively recent playing field for mankind, and one we have yet to fully
- [UNM Business and Economic Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/unm-business-and-economic-summit/) - The UNM Business and Economic Summits take place to expand our statewide dialogue on ways to grow our New Mexico economy and innovation ecosystem. The goal is to convene stakeholders (public, private and non-profit) from across New Mexico. Recognizing the progress that New Mexico has made to date, the summits envision economic growth in New
- [Economic Development](https://innovations.unm.edu/economic-development/) - The economic development function for UNM is organized under the management of UNM Rainforest Innovations, UNM’s technology-transfer organization. This aligns economic development with UNM’s ongoing investment in intellectual property, technology commercialization, and the creation of start-up companies. UNM Rainforest Innovations has a strong track record of working with the business community to promote opportunities for
- [Pitch Deck Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/pitch-deck/) - The application period for the 2025 Pitch Deck Competition has closed. The 2025 Pitch Deck Competition is an early-stage pitch competition bringing together university entrepreneurs from all over New Mexico for the chance to win $20,000 in cash prizes for promising business models. Hosted by the UNM Innovation Academy and UNM Rainforest Innovations, the competition
- [Barbara Rodríguez, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/rodriguez/) - Interim Provost & Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs The University of New Mexico Education BA – Communicative Disorders, University of New Mexico MS – Communicative Disorders, University of New Mexico PhD – Speech-Language Pathology, University of Washington Business/Research Background Dr. Rodríguez was appointed as Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at
- [Wellborn Gap Fund](https://innovations.unm.edu/wellborn-gap-fund/) - One of the major challenges in commercializing university technology is the prototype funding gap—the void between early stage research and a technology that is ready for the marketplace. It is not unusual for university research to evolve to a point where obtaining federal research funding is difficult because the work is too applied. Obtaining industrial
- [Contact Us](https://innovations.unm.edu/contact-us/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations Address: Lobo Rainforest Building101 Broadway Blvd NE, Suite 1100Albuquerque, NM 87102 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Phone: (505) 272-7900 Parking Information: Parking Map – Lobo Rainforest Building 2024 Email: info@innovations.unm.edu
- [Cecchi VentureLab](https://innovations.unm.edu/venturelab/) - Accelerating new ventures at the University of New Mexico Lobo Rainforest Building! Moving an idea from concept to market is an exciting prospect, but it can be a daunting task. Useful technologies are just a starting point. The process of forming a company can be mysterious. However, there are many sources of assistance and information
- [Donna Riley, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/riley/) - Vice Chair, UNMRI Board of Directors Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing School of Engineering Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering University of New Mexico Education Ph.D. – Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University M.S. – Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University B.S.E – Chemical Engineering, Princeton University
- [UNM Rainforest Innovations Metrics](https://innovations.unm.edu/metrics/) - Resources The 2022 Statewide Economic Impact of the University of New Mexico The 2020 Statewide Economic Impact of the University of New Mexico The 2018 Statewide Economic Impact of the University of New Mexico Metrics *Combined licensing revenue and patent cost reimbursement revenues
- [Hengameh Raissy, Pharm.D.](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/hengameh-raissy-pharm-d/) - Vice President for Research Research Professor, Department of Pediatrics University of New Mexico Health Sciences Education Pharm.D. – The University of New Mexico Business/Research Background Dr. Raissy is a Professor and Vice President for Research at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences. She graduated from the UNM College of Pharmacy and joined the Department
- [Entrepreneurial Capabilities Certificate Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/rainforest-university-center/entrepreneurial-capabilities-certificate-program/) - The entrepreneurial capabilities certificate program provides training to students, entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members through our online catalog of educational videos. The program was originally funded by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration called the New Mexico Rainforest University Center Program. How to Earn Your Certificate Fill out the enrollment form
- [Tribal Liaisons](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/tribal-entrepreneurship/tribal-liaisons/) - The tribal liaisons serve as navigators, dedicated mentors, and connection points for entrepreneurs within tribal communities across the state. They support entrepreneurs by identifying barriers and seeking solutions through resources within the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. They conduct assessments, support the development of strategic efforts for entrepreneurial training, and work with community partners to facilitate the
- [Indigenous Entrepreneurs Podcast](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/tribal-entrepreneurship/indigenous-entrepreneurs-podcast/) - Funded by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Indigenous Entrepreneurs podcast is part of the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program and aims to tell the story of the Entrepreneur’s Journey, specifically that of the indigenous entrepreneur, through candid conversations featuring successful indigenous entrepreneurs from New Mexico and other parts of the
- [Cecilia (Pacheco) Becenti](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/pacheco/) - Cecilia (Pacheco) Becenti Economic Development Specialist cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7900 Cecilia joined UNM Rainforest Innovations as an Innovation Intern in April 2017 and is now the Project Manager of Tribal Entrepreneurship. Cecilia has a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Spanish and Clinical Studies from the University of New Mexico. In 2018 she earned
- [Gregg Banninger, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/banninger/) - Gregg Banninger, PhD Senior Innovation Manager – Life Sciences gbanninger@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7900 Gregg joined UNM Rainforest Innovations as an Innovation Manager-Life Sciences in May 2019. Prior to joining UNMRI, Gregg held positions as patent coordinator at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Patent Agent at an IP law firm, and a Technology Manager at Indiana
- [Dr. Christina Salas](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/salas/) - Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of New Mexico Education BS – Mechanical Engineering, Minor, Manufacturing, California State University, Chico MS – Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico PhD – Biomedical Engineering, PhD Minor, Nanoscience & Microsystems Engineering, University of New Mexico Business/Research Background Dr. Salas is an Associate Professor, tenured in the Department
- [Kelli Monnheimer](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/monnheimer/) - Kelli Monnheimer Accounting Coordinator kmonnheimer@innovations.unm.edu (505) 277-0990 Kelli Monnheimer joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in November 2023. She works with the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Manager to provide support and quality service towards all aspects of the UNM Rainforest Innovations’ overall goals. Kelli has over 9 years of experience in the accounting field. In her
- [Larissa Cardenas](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/cardenas/) - Larissa Cardenas Executive Assistant to Board of Directors & Agreements Coordinator lcardenas@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7310 Larissa joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in April 2021 and serves as the Executive Assistant to Board of Directors & Agreements Coordinator. For the last six years, in a dual role she managed the daily operations of a legal consulting firm and
- [Arlene Young](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/young/) - Arlene Young Director of Commercialization ayoung@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7886 Arlene Young is currently the Director of Commercialization for UNM Rainforest Innovations, the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM). She joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in 2013 and formerly held positions as Marketing Operations Coordinator and Marketing Manager. She leads a team
- [Hannah Russert](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/russert/) - Hannah Russert Technology Marketing Manager hrussert@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7900 Hannah began her journey with UNM Rainforest Innovations in September 2018 as an Innovation Intern. In April 2019, she transitioned into a staff role as the Technology Transfer Assistant and now serves as the Technology Marketing Manager. In this role, she provides project management and strategic support
- [Alex Roerick](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/roerick/) - Alex Roerick Innovation Manager for Engineering and Physical Sciences aroerick@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7900 Andrew (Alex) Roerick joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in 2017 as an innovation student intern and is now the Innovation Manager for Engineering and Physical Sciences. He has his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Mexico and plans to continue
- [Amber Ortega](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/ortega/) - Amber Ortega Office Administrator aortega@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7900 Amber Ortega joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in August, 2015 as the Office Administrator. Amber is responsible for serving as first contact for UNMRI as well as performing a wide range of office administrative duties.
- [Jessica Morgan](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/morgan/) - Jessica Morgan Accounting Manager jmorgan@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-1589 Jessica joined UNM Rainforest Innovations as an Accounting Intern in May 2018 and is currently the Accounting Manager. Jessica has a B.B.A. in Accounting and Management Information Systems from the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management. She is also a member of Beta Alpha Psi, an
- [H. Brian Mirabal](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/mirabal/) - H. Brian Mirabal Chief Financial Officer hbmirabal@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7909 H. Brian Mirabal joined the organization in November 2021 as the Chief Financial Officer. He is originally from Taos Pueblo, but now resides in Albuquerque. He has served in various accounting roles over his career with experience in the venture capital, non-profit economic development and various
- [Cara Michaliszyn](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/michaliszyn/) - Cara Michaliszyn Director of Economic Development cmichaliszyn@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7900 Cara joined UNM Rainforest Innovations as a Student Office Assistant in May 2006 and is currently the Director of Economic Development. Cara has an M.B.A. with a concentration in Marketing from UNM’s Anderson School of Management and bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University
- [Sally Frye](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/frye/) - Sally Frye Disclosures & Agreements Coordinator sfrye@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-8774 Sally Frye joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in February 2022. She works with the commercialization team and inventors to process invention disclosures, and she is responsible for drafting, tracking, and monitoring various legal documents and agreements.
- [Matthew Davis](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/davis/) - Matthew Davis Intellectual Property Manager mdavis@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7890 Matthew Davis joined UNM Rainforest Innovations as a Student Intellectual Property Assistant in 2013 and is currently the Intellectual Property Manager. He works with outside patent counsel, inventors, and office staff to coordinate legal matters related to the prosecution and maintenance of UNMRI’s patent, trademark and copyright
- [Elizabeth (Lisa) J. Kuuttila](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/kuuttila/) - Elizabeth (Lisa) J. Kuuttila CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer kuuttila@innovations.unm.edu (505) 272-7900 Lisa Kuuttila joined UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development arm, as President & CEO in 2003. She is currently CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of the organization. She works with the UNM Rainforest Innovations
- [Commercialization Process](https://innovations.unm.edu/commercialization-process/) - Step 1: Disclose The technology commercialization process begins with the UNM inventor disclosing an invention in writing by submitting an invention disclosure form (IDF). There are two ways to submit an IDF; the preferred method is via UNM Rainforest Innovations’ online invention disclosure portal called Sophia, and the alternative is by submitting a paper (hard-copy)
- [Alex O. Romero](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/romero-2/) - Former President/CEO Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Education Graduate School of Banking, University of Colo. Boulder, CO School of Bank Marketing, University of Colo. Boulder, CO Advanced School of Marketing, University of Georgia, Athens, GA National Commercial Lending School, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK National Bank Card School, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL National Association of
- [Gregg L. Mayer, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/mayer/) - President, Gregg L. Mayer & Co., Inc. Education BA – Biology, University of California at Berkeley PhD – Physiology, University of California at Berkeley Japanese Language Program, Keio University in Japan Research Student, Keio University Graduate School of Business Administration and The National Children’s Hospital Research Center in Tokyo Business/Research Background Dr. Mayer was a
- [David H. Foster](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/foster/) - Retired Business Owner and Entrepreneur, Maryland, Trusted Care at Home, LLC Retired Consultant to Media Companies Worldwide Education BA, Political Science – Haverford College EdM, Policy Analysis – The Harvard University Graduate School of Education MBA – Harvard Business School Business/Research Background Mr. Foster is a retired policy analyst, publishing industry veteran and entrepreneur. Today
- [Robert H. Fisher, MD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/fisher/) - Principal, Fisher Leadership Strategy Execution Education AB – Human Relations, University of California, Berkeley MD – University of Missouri, Columbia MSPH – University of Missouri, Columbia Residency – Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco Business/Research Background Dr. Fisher specializes in leadership development, strategy assessment, execution and speaking. He has contributed to the development of some
- [Training Videos](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/rainforest-university-center/training-videos/) - Explore our vast collection of entrepreneurial training videos! The videos below range from generating a business idea all the way to raising capital and finding investors for your business. These videos are for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, business owners, university students, and community members. The full playlist of videos can also be found on the
- [Tribal Entrepreneurship](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/tribal-entrepreneurship/) - Funded by an American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance (ARPA) grant administered by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP) has created broader opportunity, wealth and job growth through enhancing entrepreneurship in tribal communities throughout New Mexico, especially those effected by coal mine closures. This three-year effort has
- [Rainforest Innovation Fellows](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/) - The UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors created this new award in 2010 to annually honor a University of New Mexico inventor whose body of technologies has generated significant commercialization activities. Based on achievements in new technologies disclosed, patents received, license and option agreements entered into, new companies started and income generated from these technologies, the Rainforest
- [New Mexico Research University Team Pitch Award Pilot Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/new-mexico-research-university-team-pitch-award-pilot-program/) - The New Mexico Research University Team Pitch Award Pilot Program (NMRUTPA) will award non-dilutive grant funds and entrepreneurship assistance to science and technology commercialization proposals from faculty/student teams at New Mexico universities. The NMRUTPA funding is intended to further the commercialization of science and technology-based products or services created at New Mexico universities, assisting innovators
- [Ellen Fisher, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/fisher-2/) - Vice President for Research, UNM Education BS – Chemistry and Mathematics, Texas Lutheran University (formerly College) (summa cum laude) PhD – Physical-Analytical Chemistry, University of Utah Business/Research Background Dr. Fisher was appointed Vice President for Research at the University of New Mexico effective February 22, 2021. Dr. Fisher was previously the Assistant Vice President for
- [Richard Luarkie, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/luarkie/) - CEO, Emerging Equities Solutions Group, LLC Education BA – Economics, University of New Mexico MBA – New Mexico State University PhD – Rural/Tribal Relations, Arizona State University Business/Research Background Dr. Luarkie is CEO of Emerging Equities Solutions Group, LLC, a privately held Native American-owned professional services, consulting, and advisory firm. Emerging Equities provides professional services
- [Innovate New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/innovate-new-mexico/) - Innovate New Mexico® is a partnership among the leading technology-transfer organizations in the state: UNM Rainforest Innovations, New Mexico State University—Arrowhead Center, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Air Force Research Laboratory to create a “front door” to their technologies through colocation. The program will
- [Meeting Facilities](https://innovations.unm.edu/meeting-facilities/) - Consider having your next meeting at the Lobo Rainforest Building at Broadway and Central (101 Broadway Blvd NE) at the heart of Innovate ABQ, Albuquerque’s growing innovation district downtown. The various spaces can provide a comfortable space to hold your event. To place a reservation or request more information, contact Amber Ortega at aortega@innovations.unm.edu. Once you
- [Dr. Michael (Mike) Richards](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/richards/) - Executive Vice President, UNM Health Sciences Chief Executive Officer, UNM Health Systems Education MD – Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC MPA –University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Business/Research Background Dr. Richards has been a transformative leader for the University and health care in New Mexico, spearheading some of the health
- [Maria Griego-Raby](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/griego-raby/) - President, Principal, Contract Associates, Inc. Education BBA – Marketing, University of New MexicoMBA – University of New MexicoStudies at La Universidad de Las Americas in Puebla, Mexico Business/Research Background Ms. Griego-Raby is President and Principal of Contract Associates, Inc., managing and leading a 40-member company with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Contract
- [Riis Gonzales](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/gonzales/) - President & CEO, Sandia Foundation Education BA – University of New Mexico, 2000 MA – Communications, New Mexico State University, 2006 CREC – Commercial Real Estate, Cornell University, 2021 High Impact Philanthropy Academy, University of Pennsylvania, 2022 Business/Brief Background Mr. Gonzales currently serves as President and CEO at the Sandia Foundation, located in Albuquerque, New
- [Donald Godwin, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/godwin/) - Dean & Professor University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy University of New Mexico Health Sciences Education B.A. – Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE Ph.D. – Pharmaceutics, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Business/Research Background Dr. Godwin received a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Delaware in 1991 and continued
- [Michael F. Buehler](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/buehler/) - Executive Vice President of Finance and Lending, Nusenda Credit Union Education BBA – Accounting, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM MBA – University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM CUNA Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) Business/Research Background Mr. Buehler began his career with Nusenda in 1988. His background was in mortgage and real estate prior to
- [Bryce C. Chackerian, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/chackerian/) - Jeffery Michael Gorvetzian Endowed Professor of Biomedical Research Excellence Regents’ Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology University of New Mexico School of Medicine Director of Postdoctoral Affairs, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Education Ph.D. – Microbiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Business/Research Background Dr. Chackerian received his Ph.D. in Microbiology
- [UNM Health Sciences & Main Campus Research Collaboration Seed Grant - Pilot Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/unm-health-sciences-main-campus-research-collaboration-seed-grant/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is providing a funding source to further support research collaboration efforts at UNM and encourage investigators from the University of New Mexico Main Campus and Health Sciences to work together on advancing research that may lead to new invention disclosures. A total of $250,000 is available to award 10 proposals up to
- [Terri L. Cole](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/cole/) - President & CEO, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Education Institute for Organizational Management, San Jose State UniversityUNMNew Mexico State University Business/Research Background Recognized nationally for her leadership and business acumen, Ms. Cole became President & CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Area Chamber of Commerce in 1983 after joining its staff in 1978. In 1988 she
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- [Charles I. Wellborn](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/wellborn/) - Former President, Science & Technology Corporation @ UNM, Retired Education BA – Economics, UNM JD – UNM LLM – Corporate Law, New York University Business/Research Background Mr. Wellborn practiced corporate law in New Mexico for nearly 30 years, including serving as President of the State Bar of New Mexico in 1982. After many years of
- [Angela Wandinger-Ness, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/wandinger-ness/) - Distinguished Professor, Department of Pathology The Victor and Ruby Hansen Surface Endowed Professor in Cancer Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Cancer Center – Member Cellular & Molecular Oncology Program & Associate Director for Education, Training and Mentoring University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Education BS – Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts PhD – Biochemistry, University
- [John H. Stichman, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/stichman/) - Secretary & Treasurer, UNMRI Board of DirectorsExecutive Vice President & Deputy Laboratory Director, Sandia National Laboratories, Retired Education BS – Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin at MadisonMS – Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin at MadisonPhD – Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin at Madison Business/Research Background Dr. Stichman began his career at Sandia National Laboratories in
- [John C. Stormont, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/stormont/) - Distinguished Professor, Department of Civil Engineering The University of New Mexico Education BS – Mining Engineering – University of Wisconsin MS – Mining Engineering – University of Arizona PhD – Geological Engineering – University of Arizona Business/Research Background Dr. Stormont received his B.S. in mining engineering from the University of Wisconsin, his M.S. in mining
- [Garnett S. Stokes, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/stokes/) - President, The University of New Mexico Education BA – Psychology, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee MS – Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of Georgia PhD – Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of Georgia Business/Research Background Garnett S. Stokes was selected as the 23rd president of The University of New Mexico on November 2, 2017, and took office on March
- [Kimberly Sanchez Rael](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/sanchez-rael/) - Chair, UNM Board of Regents President & CEO, SRE Wellness, Inc. (dba Azuca) Education BA – International Relations, Harvard University MBA – Stanford University Business/Research Background Kim Sanchez Rael is a passionate business leader, a startup veteran and investor in innovation. She has extensive experience as an operating executive and as a venture capitalist, focusing
- [Alton D. Romig, Jr, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/romig/) - Executive Officer, National Academy of Engineering, Washington, DC Education BS – Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, summa cum laude MS – Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University PhD – Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University Business/Research Background Dr. Alton D. Romig, Jr., is the Executive Officer of the National Academy of Engineering. Under Congressional
- [David L. Perkins, MD, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/perkins/) - Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine Director of the Center for Personalized Medicine Co-Director, M.D./Ph.D. Program UNM School of Medicine University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Education BA – Shimer College (Mathematics), Mount Carroll, Illinois MD – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY PhD – Boston University (Immunology),
- [Robert H. Nath](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/nath/) - Co-Founder and Chairman, Quasar International, Inc., Retired Education BS – Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota Business/Research Background After receiving his BS in mechanical engineering in 1959 from the University of Minnesota, Mr. Nath began a nearly 20-year career with Caterpillar Inc., working in new product development, international marketing management, sales management and corporate acquisitions. During
- [David W. Gibson](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/gibson/) - Deputy Laboratories Director and Chief Operations Officer Sandia National Laboratories Education BS – Construction Management, UNM MBA – Business Administration, UNM Business/Research Background David Gibson currently serves as Deputy Laboratories Director and Chief Operations Officer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His responsibilities include, leadership, oversite, management direction, and execution to implement the
- [Joe Christian](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/christian/) - President/CEO, Nusenda Credit Union Education BBA – Management, College of Santa Fe MBA – Finance, New Mexico State University Graduate – CUNA Management School Certified Credit Union Executive Designation (CCUE) Business/Research Background Joe Christian is the President/CEO of $2.3B Nusenda Credit Union, based in Albuquerque. Before his appointment as President/CEO in March 2019, he served
- [Teresa Costantinidis](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/costantinidis-2/) - Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, UNM Education BS – Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis MBA – University of California, Berkeley Business/Research Background Ms. Costantinidis’ budget and management experience spans over 30 years at the UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley campuses. Ms. Costantinidis joined the University of California, San Francisco in 2011
- [Angela Wandinger-Ness, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/angela-wandinger-ness-phd/) - Distinguished Professor, Department of Pathology The Victor and Ruby Hansen Surface Endowed Professor in Cancer Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Cancer Center – Member Cellular & Molecular Oncology Program & Associate Director for Education, Training and Mentoring University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Education BS – Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts PhD – Biochemistry, University
- [UNMRI Active Startup Companies](https://innovations.unm.edu/unmri-active-startup-companies/) - View our active startups here: https://unm.flintbox.com/startups
- [Entrepreneurial Capabilities Certificate Program](https://innovations.unm.edu/entrepreneurial-capabilities-certificate-program/) - About the Program Funded by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the New Mexico Rainforest University Center Program provides entrepreneurial training to students, entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members with an opportunity for participants to earn a certificate in Entrepreneurial Capabilities. Earn Your Certificate Complete the enrollment form View seven self-paced lectures below and
- [News](https://innovations.unm.edu/news/) - Right to Start Seeks Support for Statement of Principles and Celebrates 3rd Anniversary The Right to Start Movement is seeking signers for their… Read More UNM Rainforest InnovationsJune 24, 2023 University Center Mentor Stacy Sacco Named Volunteer of the Month from the City of Albuquerque On April 13, Stacy Sacco was named Volunteer of the…
- [Rebecca Tresise](https://innovations.unm.edu/team/tresise/) - Accounting Coordinator Becca joined UNM Rainforest Innovations as a Student Office Assistant in June 2021 and currently serves as the Accounting Coordinator. Becca is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minor in business management at the University of New Mexico and also plans to pursue a M.B.A.
- [Elizabeth (Lisa) J. Kuuttila](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/kuuttila/) - CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer, UNM Rainforest Innovations Education BS – Electrical Engineering – University of MichiganMS – Public Administration – Iowa State UniversityVenture Capital Institute Business/Research Background Lisa Kuuttila joined UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI), the University of New Mexico’s technology-transfer and economic development arm, as President & CEO in 2003. She is currently
- [James P. Holloway, PhD](https://innovations.unm.edu/board-of-directors/holloway-2/) - Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, UNM Education BS – Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois MA – Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois Certificate of Advanced Studies in Mathematics – Part III of Mathematical Tripos, Cambridge University PhD – Engineering Physics, University of Virginia Business/Research Background Dr. Holloway was previously the Vice Provost for
- [End-User Direct Licensing](https://innovations.unm.edu/technology-portfolio/end-user-direct-licensing/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations has copyrightable intellectual property such as music, software, and education courseware that can be non-exclusively licensed, purchased, and downloaded through the innovation networking platform, flintbox. Below, view a list of these copyrighted and patented products. For more information on all of UNM Rainforest Innovations’ available technologies, please visit UNM Rainforest Innovations’ technology
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- [Innovate ABQ](https://innovations.unm.edu/innovate-abq/) - Innovate ABQ (http://innovateabq.com/), a collaborative initiative among UNM, UNM Rainforest Innovations, city and county government, and the business community, is an idea whose time has come. It is a plan that will create a highly connected community where people can live, work and play. Innovate ABQ brings together the research power of the state’s flagship
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- [David G. Whitten, PhD - 2020 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/whitten/) - The 2020 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow being honored this year is an individual whose work is not only driven by the pursuit of innovation and knowledge, but also by the objective of positively impacting our society. Dr. David Whitten has over 50 year of experience as a scientist and an academic. He joined the University of
- [Angela Wandinger-Ness, PhD - 2019 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/wandinger-ness/) - Passionate about science and education, Dr. Wandinger-Ness is motivated by sleuthing out disease mechanisms and translating discoveries into better or new therapies. In the cancer arena, she and her team have identified new uses for known drugs and are evaluating the benefits for ovarian cancer in patient trials. She leads a vibrant research team that
- [Sang M. Han - 2018 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/han/) - The researcher and inventor we honor tonight as the 2018 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow is an individual whose imagination is in perfect sync with the problem- solving inclinations of his engineering mind. Dr. Sang M. Han has over 25 years of experience in developing unique technologies that combine elements of chemical and electrical engineering that are
- [David Peabody, PhD - 2017 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/peabody/) - Tonight we honor a University of New Mexico researcher and inventor who has devoted his life’s work to developing a new way to make vaccines. This new technology has nearly limitless potential to treat infectious and chronic diseases that have so far eluded effective, long-lasting therapeutic treatments. “My work aims to apply a new platform
- [Bryce Chackerian, PhD - 2017 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/chackerian/) - Tonight we honor a University of New Mexico researcher and inventor who has devoted his life’s work to developing a new way to make vaccines. This new technology has nearly limitless potential to treat infectious and chronic diseases that have so far eluded effective, longlasting therapeutic treatments. “I have been working on vaccine development using
- [Gabriel P. López , PhD — 2016 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/lopez/) - We honor Dr. Gabriel P. López as the 2016 STC. UNM Innovation Fellow for his achievements as a prolific and creative inventor. His inventions, micro- and nano-biomaterials and devices, are created at micro- and nanometer dimensions. To help you imagine the scale of his work, the space between the title and the subtitle above is
- [Cheryl Willman, MD - 2015 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/willman/) - Dr. Cheryl L. Willman, recipient of the 2015 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow Award, is a healer and an innovator. As a researcher and clinician, she is witness to the pain and suffering of cancer and powerfully committed to the quest to find cures. Trained as a pathologist at the Mayo Medical School, Dr. Willman is a
- [C. Jeffrey Brinker, PhD - 2015 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/brinker/) - The STC.UNM 2015 Innovation Fellow Award is given to a researcher and inventor who has a remarkable understanding of how the innate structures and processes of the natural world, both seen and unseen, can inform the man-made world of engineering. He is a superb architect and engineer of both worlds, able to translate the properties
- [Plamen B. Atanassov, PhD - 2014 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/atanassov/) - The STC.UNM Innovation Fellow Award recognizes the achievements of prolific innovators at the University of New Mexico. Proliferate (as in rapidly multiply, expand, accelerate, mushroom) is a good word to use in describing the breadth of research endeavors, relationships, and collaborations of the recipient of the 2014 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow Award, Dr. Plamen B. Atanassov.
- [Graham S. Timmins, PhD - 2013 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/timmins/) - The inventor we honor as the 2013 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow, Dr. Graham S. Timmins, is using his ingenious ideas to fight infectious diseases and the deadliest form of skin cancer by creating better drugs and faster ways of detecting infection and melanoma. Dr. Timmins is an Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy’s Department of
- [Stephen D. Hersee, PhD — 2012 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/hersee/) - This year’s recipient of the 2012 Innovation Fellow Award, Dr. Stephen Hersee, is a shining example of distinguished innovation—and not only because he is an expert in light-emitting devices (LEDs)! His technologies have led to many commercialization opportunities that have branched out to established companies in the semiconductor and electronics industries, a home-grown start-up company
- [Larry A. Sklar, PhD — 2011 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/sklar/) - technology have been able to look at 6 targets but believe that it will be possible to analyze up to 20 targets in the future. What is special about the Center is that researchers are simultaneously creating improvements to the HyperCyt® as it is being used to discover new compounds and new uses for existing
- [Steven R.J Brueck, Ph.D. — 2010 STC.UNM Innovation Fellow](https://innovations.unm.edu/about/innovation-fellows/brueck/) - As the recipient of the first annual STC.UNM Innovation Fellow Award, no one better exemplifies the spirit of innovation than Dr. Steven Brueck. A prolific inventor who holds 28 issued patents at UNM, beginning in 1989 at an impressive pace of 1-2 patents almost every year, and with many more pending patents in the pipeline,
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- [2026 Lobo Hackathon](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2026-lobo-hackathon/) - The 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.
- [A Legal Guide to Patentability Versus Freedom to Operate](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/a-legal-guide-to-patentability-versus-freedom-to-operate/) - Innovators want answers to two important questions: “Can I get a patent?” and “Can I take my technology to market?” The analysis for each question is very similar, but the difference in the question being asked that can produce different, and sometimes surprising, answers. This HYBRID event is offered in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and virtually via Zoom.
- [Creative People, Creative Places - Creative Technologies on the Mother Road (April)](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/creative-people-creative-places-creative-technologies-on-the-mother-road-april/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is hosting a Creativity and Technology on the Mother Road Seminar Series in honor of the Route 66 Centennial. This seminar series brings together panels of creative people in science, technology, and the arts, highlighting STEAM and showcasing areas where technology and creativity meet. New Mexico is full of Creative People and Creative Places at the University of New Mexico and beyond. This series serves to build connections and bridges amongst players in the Albuquerque and New Mexico creative ecosystem and engage communities of technologists and creatives whose work and mission build towards entrepreneurial economic development for the state of New Mexico.
- [2026 Innovation Awards](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2026-innovation-awards/) - Celebrate with us as we honor UNM inventors who have received issues patents, registered copyrights or trademarks. UNM Rainforest Innovations is pleased to host this annual event recognizing the innovative endeavors of the faculty, staff, and students at the University of New Mexico through the issuance of a patent or registration of a copyright or trademark within the past year (March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026).
- [Creative People, Creative Places - Creative Technologies on the Mother Road (March)](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/creative-people-creative-places-creative-technologies-on-the-mother-road-march/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is hosting a Creativity and Technology on the Mother Road Seminar Series in honor of the Route 66 Centennial. This seminar series brings together panels of creative people in science, technology, and the arts, highlighting STEAM and showcasing areas where technology and creativity meet. New Mexico is full of Creative People and Creative Places at the University of New Mexico and beyond. This series serves to build connections and bridges amongst players in the Albuquerque and New Mexico creative ecosystem and engage communities of technologists and creatives whose work and mission build towards entrepreneurial economic development for the state of New Mexico.
- [2026 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2026-innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase/) - Join us for the 2026 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase. This special collaborative event will highlight research and tech opportunities, startup companies, and economic development resources in New Mexico.
- [The Creative Process and Copyright](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/the-creative-process-and-copyright/) - Join Charles Valauskas as he talks about the creative process and copyright protection. He'll discuss how federal law automatically protects your work, from software to choreography, and at no cost. He will also demystify complex concepts like fair use, public domain, and the evolving role of AI in the creative process.
- [Creative People, Creative Places - Creative Technologies on the Mother Road](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/creative-people-creative-places-creative-technologies-on-the-mother-road/) - UNM Rainforest Innovations is hosting a Creativity and Technology on the Mother Road Seminar Series in honor of the Route 66 Centennial. This seminar series brings together panels of creative people in science, technology, and the arts, highlighting STEAM and showcasing areas where technology and creativity meet. New Mexico is full of Creative People and Creative Places at the University of New Mexico and beyond. This series serves to build connections and bridges amongst players in the Albuquerque and New Mexico creative ecosystem and engage communities of technologists and creatives whose work and mission build towards entrepreneurial economic development for the state of New Mexico.
- [Unlocking Cash Flow: How to Leverage R&D Payroll Tax Credits](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unlocking-cash-flow-how-to-leverage-rd-payroll-tax-credits/) - This webinar will walk through how qualifying businesses can offset payroll tax liabilities using the federal R&D tax credit. Many companies invest heavily in innovation but overlook one of the most accessible ways to recover cash: the R&D payroll tax credit. This webinar will walk through how qualifying businesses can offset payroll tax liabilities using the federal R&D tax credit, even if they are not yet profitable.
- [Calling All Science & Engineering Entrepreneurs and Investors](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/calling-all-science-engineering-entrepreneurs-and-investors-2/) - Discover the latest technologies from the University of New Mexico! This featured event invites all entrepreneurs and investors interested in learning about the latest technologies from The University of New Mexico (UNM). UNM researchers will present their latest innovations and answer questions. Entrepreneurs and investors can expect to make valuable connections and discover new opportunities.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors, students, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Interested? Contact Cara Michaliszyn to arrange.
- [Native American Business Roundtable - City of Santa Fe Economic Development (February)](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/native-american-business-roundtable-city-of-santa-fe-economic-development-february/) - Get ready to connect, learn, and grow your Native American business at the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Monthly Roundtable! Welcome to the Native American Business Roundtable - City of Santa Fe Economic Development event! Join us at Santa Fe Business Incubator on February 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM (Mountain Time) for a day filled with networking and discussions on economic growth in the Native American business community.
- [Rainforest Forum - Update from NM EDD's Research University Team Awardees](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/rainforest-forum-update-from-nm-edds-research-university-team-awardees/) - Hear about the progress made by the awardees of the NMEDD Research University Team Pilot Program. The 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.
- [Native American Business Roundtable - City of Santa Fe Economic Development](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/native-american-business-roundtable-city-of-santa-fe-economic-development/) - UNM 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. These 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!
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-october-november-december/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors, students, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Interested? Contact Cara Michaliszyn to arrange.
- [2025 UNM Business and Economic Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-unm-business-and-economic-summit/) - This 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.
- [Complexity-informed Strategy for Founders, Funders, and Teams](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/strategic-decision-making-for-start-up-founders-funders-and-teams/) - Effective 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.
- [Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya in December](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-in-december/) - Come 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.
- [Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya in November](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-in-november/) - Come 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.
- [Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya in October](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-in-october/) - Come 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.
- [Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya in September](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya-in-september/) - Come 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.
- [Leadership Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Office Hours with Scott Tafoya](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/leadership-coaching-for-entrepreneurs-office-hours-with-scott-tafoya/) - Come 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.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - September](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-september-2/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - August](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-august/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [2025 Pitch Deck Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-pitch-deck-competition/) - Family, 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.
- [Strategizing and Writing Your Best Proposal for the SBIR/STTR Grant](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/strategizing-and-writing-your-best-proposal-for-the-sbir-sttr-grant/) - This 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.
- [Native American Business Roundtable — Launch Event](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/native-american-business-roundtable-launch-event/) - UNM 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. These 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 different locations!
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - July](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-july/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - June](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-june-2/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [Engineering – Intellectual Property & Patents](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/engineering-intellectual-property-patents/) - Join us for this special presentation focused on patent prosecution for engineering and physical science related technologies.
- [Life Sciences - Intellectual Property & Patents](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/life-sciences-intellectual-property-patents/) - Join 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.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - April](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-april/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [Rainforest Pitch Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/rainforest-student-pitch-competition-2/) - Join us for the live final round of the Spring 2025 Rainforest Pitch Competition! Our top finalists will pitch live in front of a panel of judges to win prizes from a $5,000 prize pool. All are welcome - the audience will vote live for the top prize winner!
- [2025 New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Finalist Pitch](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-new-mexico-advanced-energy-award-finalist-pitch/) - You 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. The 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.
- [2025 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase/) - Join us for the 2025 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase. This special collaborative event will highlight research and tech opportunities, startup companies, and economic development resources in New Mexico.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - February](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-february-2/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [Calling All Science & Engineering Entrepreneurs and Investors](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/calling-all-science-engineering-entrepreneurs-and-investors/) - Calling all entrepreneurs and investors interested in learning about the latest technologies from The University of New Mexico (UNM)! Researchers from UNM will present their latest innovations and answer questions. Entrepreneurs and investors can expect to make valuable connections and discover new opportunities.
- [2025 University of New Mexico Business and Economic Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-university-of-new-mexico-business-and-economic-summit/) - Save the date and register for the 2025 University of New Mexico Business and Economic Summit! The event will take place at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. More details to be posted soon.
- [Final Pitch Event for 2025 Lobo Hackathon](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/final-pitch-event-for-2025-lobo-hackathon/) - Family, friends and supporters are invited to attend the final round 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. Presentations will be a 5 minute pitch deck with 5 additional minutes of question and answer in front of a panel of judges.
- [2025 Lobo Hackathon](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2025-lobo-hackathon/) - The 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.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - January](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-november-copy/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - November](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-november/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [UNM Rainforest Forum - How UNM Technologies Find their Start-up Team](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unm-rainforest-forum-how-unm-technologies-find-their-start-up-team/) - Hear from innovators and entrepreneurs that have teamed up to form a start-up company and work together in commercializing UNM technologies. Join us to hear from a panel of innovators and entrepreneurs that have teamed up to form a start-up company and work together in commercializing UNM technologies.
- [Creating a Patent Strategy to Move Your Startup Toward Unicorn Status](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/creating-a-patent-strategy-to-move-your-startup-toward-unicorn-status/) - Join us for a seminar to learn how a well-designed patent strategy can increase a company's valuation towards achieving "unicorn" status. Steve Sponseller will discuss why a patent strategy is important for every technology startup that invents new products or services. A well-designed patent strategy can provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, attract and retain employees, and increase company valuation.
- [New Mexico Bionetworking Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-bionetworking-summit/) - Join the New Mexico Bioscience Authority and its collaborators including NMBio, NMSU Arrowhead Center, and UNM Rainforest for an evening of bioscience, networking, and socializing at an event that will bring together stakeholders from academia, government, and industry.
- [LSN Global Fundraising Bootcamp](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/lsn-global-fundraising-bootcamp/) - Join us at The BioScience Center for an intensive day of learning, networking, and honing your fundraising skills. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our bootcamp is designed to help you elevate your fundraising game to the next level. Learn from industry experts, connect with fellow fundraisers, and gain practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your fundraising efforts.
- [New Mexico Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ECHO - Advanced Topics and Practical Implementation](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-echo-advanced-topics-and-practical-implementation/) - This program seeks to establish a community of practice which will connect subject matter experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine with primary care providers and other health care workers. Our goal is to enhance participant's confidence in understanding and utilizing AI tools and applications in their respective health care settings. Please join our network to learn more about how AI can best be integrated in medical practice.
- [New Mexico Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ECHO - AI and Telemedicine](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-echo-ai-and-telemedicine/) - This program seeks to establish a community of practice which will connect subject matter experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine with primary care providers and other health care workers. Our goal is to enhance participant's confidence in understanding and utilizing AI tools and applications in their respective health care settings. Please join our network to learn more about how AI can best be integrated in medical practice.
- [New Mexico Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ECHO - Role of AI and EMRs](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-echo-role-of-ai-and-emrs/) - This program seeks to establish a community of practice which will connect subject matter experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine with primary care providers and other health care workers. Our goal is to enhance participant's confidence in understanding and utilizing AI tools and applications in their respective health care settings. Please join our network to learn more about how AI can best be integrated in medical practice.
- [2024 Pitch Deck Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-pitch-deck-competition/) - Family, Friends and supporters are invited to attend the final round of the 2024 Pitch Deck Competition at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to hear the five finalists pitch to investor judges.
- [Credit Building and Financial Foundations for You & Your Business!](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/credit-building-and-financial-foundations-for-you-your-business/) - Join the Santa Clara Library, NMTEEP and Enterprise Bank for a session on Credit Building and Financial Foundations for You & Your Business! An evening to promote indigenous entrepreneurs as important for our indigenous community, economic ecosystem, and well-being. UNM Rainforest Innovations and the Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program are hosting Community & Entrepreneur Engagement Events to help promote and nurture entrepreneurial ecosystems in tribal New Mexico.
- [New Mexico Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ECHO - AI and Patient Communication](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-echo-ai-and-patient-communication/) - This program seeks to establish a community of practice which will connect subject matter experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine with primary care providers and other health care workers. Our goal is to enhance participant's confidence in understanding and utilizing AI tools and applications in their respective health care settings. Please join our network to learn more about how AI can best be integrated in medical practice.
- [New Mexico Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ECHO - Wearables and Remote Monitoring](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-echo-wearables-and-remote-monitoring/) - This program seeks to establish a community of practice which will connect subject matter experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine with primary care providers and other health care workers. Our goal is to enhance participant's confidence in understanding and utilizing AI tools and applications in their respective health care settings. Please join our network to learn more about how AI can best be integrated in medical practice.
- [Copyright, Fair Use, and Artificial Intelligence: Rules of the Road](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/copyright-fair-use-and-artificial-intelligence-rules-of-the-road/) - Join us for this seminar to learn about what you can do to ensure that you receive and maintain the full benefits of your creative efforts. The creative process breeds intellectual properties largely automatically, at no cost, and without the involvement of lawyers. This presentation will discuss how this happens and what you can do to ensure that you receive and maintain the full benefits of your creative efforts.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - September](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-september/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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.
- [UNM Rainforest Forum - Dr. Ellen Fisher, VP for Research, UNM](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unm-rainforest-forum-dr-ellen-fisher-vp-for-research-unm/) - For the next Rainforest Forum, join us to hear from Ellen Fisher, Ph.D., Vice President for Research at The University of New Mexico to learn how UNM serves as a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and economic growth. The UNM Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is committed to the advancement, facilitation, and celebration of cutting-edge discovery and innovation. At UNM, we believe research is education, and as New Mexico’s premier R1 institution, we are uniquely positioned to provide an unparalleled education for students and world-class opportunities for faculty. UNM research is vibrant, diverse, complex, and spans across multiple disciplines.
- [New Mexico Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ECHO - Language Models in Healthcare](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-echo-language-models-in-healthcare/) - This program seeks to establish a community of practice which will connect subject matter experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine with primary care providers and other health care workers. Our goal is to enhance participant's confidence in understanding and utilizing AI tools and applications in their respective health care settings. Please join our network to learn more about how AI can best be integrated in medical practice.
- [New Mexico Artificial Intelligence in Medicine ECHO - Ethics, Bias, and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-echo-ethics-bias-and-regulation-of-artificial-intelligence/) - This program seeks to establish a community of practice which will connect subject matter experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine with primary care providers and other health care workers. Our goal is to enhance participant's confidence in understanding and utilizing AI tools and applications in their respective health care settings. Please join our network to learn more about how AI can best be integrated in medical practice.
- [2024 BioVenture Partnership Event](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-bioventure-partnership-event/) - BioVenture showcases biotechnology research and innovation from UNM, UNM Health Sciences, and the NM bioscience sector that is boosting the healthcare and economic landscape for New Mexico. Engage at any level: share your work through a poster presentation, attend the event to see the innovations shaping the industry, and present your innovations in the Pitch Competition
- [Rainforest Student Pitch Competition](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/rainforest-student-pitch-competition/) - The final round of the Fall 2024 Pitch Competition will take plan on November 6, 2024 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. Family, friends and supporters are invited to attend the final rounds to hear the 10 finalists pitch and participate in audience voting for the top winner. Registration coming soon.
- [New Mexico Tech Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/new-mexico-tech-summit/) - The New Mexico Tech Summit is the flagship tech event in New Mexico, where founders, business leaders, policymakers, investors, and rising stars will come together to transform the future of tech in our state. The event offers 45 breakout sessions over 5 tracks, an influential keynote speaker, and 600+ attendees.
- [Indigenous Entrepreneurs Podcast Live - P.O.V Lessons Learned on Access to Capital](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/indigenous-entrepreneurs-podcast-live-p-o-v-lessons-learned-on-access-to-capital/) - Join us on July 31 at 12 p.m. (MDT) for this LIVE podcast featuring Veronica Lane with Native American Bank and Nicole Johnny with Raven Indigenous Capital Partners for a special Point of View edition on Lessons Learned on Access to Capital.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - June](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-june/) - SCORE 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.
- [Access to Capital: Finding the Right Financing for Your Business](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/access-to-capital-finding-the-right-financing-for-your-business/) - Join us to hear from Drew Tulchin, President of NM Angels. During this hybrid seminar, Drew will speak about the different types of capital that you can access for your business, help you understand the different requirements and barriers that exist for each, and help you determine which type of funding is the best fit for your business.
- [Trademarks and Branding Workshop at Jemez Pueblo](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/trademarks-and-branding-workshop-at-jemez-pueblo/) - An evening to promote indigenous entrepreneurs as important for our indigenous community, economic ecosystem, and well-being Special Presentation on Intellectual Property, Trademarks, & Copyrights for your Business from Seth Gardenswartz. Invitation open to all interested in starting their own businesses or growing their current ones!
- [Artificial Intelligence for Leaders: A Practical Guide](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/artificial-intelligence-for-leaders-a-practical-guide/) - Join us for this seminar to learn about how AI technology is changing how we work, learn, and interact at breathtaking speed.This presentation will offer actionable insights on gaining the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls of AI. This HYBRID event is offered in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and virtually via Zoom.
- [Navigating Your Business Finances: A Guide to Key Bookkeeping & Compliance](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/navigating-your-business-finances-a-guide-to-key-bookkeeping-compliance/) - "Navigating Your Business Finances: A Guide to Key Bookkeeping & Compliance Tasks" is a vital tool for entrepreneurs and small business owners aiming to effectively oversee their financial operations. This guide breaks down bookkeeping into easily manageable tasks, organized into daily/weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly routines.
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - May](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-may/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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 one-hour time frame you plan to stop by. These are open office hours, therefore, time frames are for check-in only and not an exact appointment time.
- [“The Cat is Out of the Barn”: Mixed Metaphors and Protecting Patent Rights](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/the-cat-is-out-of-the-barn-mixed-metaphors-and-protecting-patent-rights/) - Public disclosures can harm your ability to protect your intellectual property. Find out what types of disclosures can cause problems and what you can do to discuss your research and still protect your intellectual property.
- [UNM Rainforest Forum - Dr. Hengameh Raissy, UNM Health Sciences](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unm-rainforest-forum-dr-hengameh-raissy-unm-health-sciences/) - The 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. For the next Rainforest Forum, join us to hear from Hengameh Raissy, PharmD, interim Vice President for Research at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences.
- [2024 New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pitch](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-new-mexico-advanced-energy-award-pitch/) - You are invited to attend the final round of the New Mexico Advanced Energy Award competition at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to hear finalists pitch. The 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.
- [2024 New Mexico Research University Team Award Pitch](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-new-mexico-research-university-team-award-pitch/) - Join us for the final round of the Research University Team Award Pitch Competition at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to hear the five finalists pitch to judges from the Technology Research Collaborative Board. Finalists will present a 10 minute pitch deck with 5 additional minutes of question and answer in front of a panel of judges.
- [UNM-Gallup Finance & Frybread](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unm-gallup-finance-frybread/) - Join the UNMRI Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program for a session on financial literacy, banking, and entrepreneurship! The event will include a financial literacy session presented by Mytegia Lee and Southwest Native Assets Coalition; hear an entrepreneur journey story presented by Zachariah Ben, Owner of Bidii Baby Foods; and networking and frybread provided for all attendees
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - March](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-march/) - Join SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! SCORE 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 one-hour time frame you plan to stop by. These are open office hours, therefore, time frames are for check-in only and not an exact appointment time.
- [NMBio: Increasing Our Visibility & Economic Impact in 2024](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nmbio-increasing-our-visibility-economic-impact-in-2024/) - The kickoff Lunch & Learn speakers for 2024 include Nora Myers Sackett, the Director of the Office of Strategy, Science and Technology for the NM Economic Development Department and Stephanie Tofighi, the Executive Director of the NM Bioscience Authority. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote and elect a new slate of candidates for the association’s board of directors.
- [2024 Lobo Hackathon Final Pitches](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-lobo-hackathon-final-pitches/) - Family, friends and supporters are invited to attend the final round of the 2024 Lobo Hackathon final pitches at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Friday, April 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to hear hackers pitch to judges. Presentations will be a 5 minute pitch deck with 5 additional minutes of question and answer in front of a panel of judges.
- [2024 Lobo Hackathon](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-lobo-hackathon/) - The 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.
- [2024 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase/) - Join us for the 2024 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase! This collaborative event will highlist research and technology opportunities, start-up companies, and economic development resources from the leading research institutions in the state of New Mexico.
- [Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-5/) - Do you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Come to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story!
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- [Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-3/) - Do you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Come to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story!
- [SCORE Mentor Office Hours - February](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-february/) - SCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors, students, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. SCORE's 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.
- [Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-2/) - Do you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Come to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story!
- [Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose/) - Do you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Come to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story!
- [NM Rainforest Seminar - Community Based Fundraising for Your Business](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-seminar-community-based-fundraising-for-your-business/) - Join serial social entrepreneur, Mackenzie Loy for UNM Rainforest Innovations' first lunch and learn of 2024 on Crowdfunding! During this session, Mackenzie will provide an overview of equity and debt crowdfunding, community-based alternative financing mechanisms to power your business or startup to the next level.
- [Marketing Mentor Office Hours](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentor-office-hours/) - Do you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Attend a 30 minute session with Towa Marketing Consultants! 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.
- [Press Conference: Statewide Economic Impact of the University of New Mexico](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/press-conference-statewide-economic-impact-of-the-university-of-new-mexico/) - The Statewide Economic Impact Report quantifies the economic contributions of the entire University of New Mexico system - comprised of Main Campus, Health Sciences Center, and four branch campuses. The study also includes the impact on economic productivity of UNM alumni.
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- [NM Rainforest Seminar - CHTM and UNM NanoFab - An Insight into our Research and Capabilities by Dr. Maya Narayanan Kutty](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-seminar-chtm-and-unm-nanofab-an-insight-into-our-research-and-capabilities-by-dr-maya-narayanan-kutty/) - Join us for a presentation about CHTM and the NanoFab for an insight into research and capabilities, presented by Dr. Maya Narayanan Kutty. The UNM Center for High Technology Materials invites you to this seminar where they will talk about NanaFab and the various research and capabilities going on at the University of New Mexico.
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- [2024 University of New Mexico Business and Economic Summit](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-university-of-new-mexico-business-and-economic-summit/) - The purpose of the 2024 University of New Mexico Business and Economic Summit is to Envision New Mexico’s Future Entrepreneurial Economy.
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- [Financial Mentoring with Steve Hoyer](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/financial-mentoring-with-steve-hoyer-october-2023/) - Come to 1:1 mentoring (30-minute sessions) with Steve Hoyer to get your financial questions answered. Financial Tune-up: "I don’t need to know your business to know your business’s financials." All financial statements follow the same flow and format to allow for comparisons by investors. Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting are the main financial tools used. Make sure the forecasts and projections in your proposals are financially sound. Have your financials reviewed to be sure they are formatted in a manner investors, banks and lenders expect and require.
- [Financial Mentoring with Steve Hoyer](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/financial-mentoring-with-steve-hoyer/) - Come to 1:1 mentoring (30-minute sessions) with Steve Hoyer to get your financial questions answered. Financial Tune-up: "I don’t need to know your business to know your business’s financials." All financial statements follow the same flow and format to allow for comparisons by investors. Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting are the main financial tools used. Make sure the forecasts and projections in your proposals are financially sound. Have your financials reviewed to be sure they are formatted in a manner investors, banks and lenders expect and require. These are in-person office hours. Steve will be available to meet at the Lobo Rainforest Building.
- [NM Rainforest - UNM-Taos HIVE Entrepreneur & Community Engagement Event](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-unm-taos-hive-entrepreneur-community-engagement-event/) - Come join community members & entrepreneurs from Taos and surrounding areas to support and engage with the local entrepreneurial ecosystem! At this event we will come together as a community in support of our local entrepreneurs; hear a practice pitch from a local entrepreneur; network and learn how to "work the room" from University Center Mentor, Stacy Sacco; participate in a listening session - what are your needs as an entrepreneur running and growing your business in northern New Mexico; and build and grow our local entrepreneurial ecosystem!
- [NM Rainforest Seminar - Confident Pitching and Presenting](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-seminar-confident-pitching-and-presenting/) - Passionate entrepreneurs spend so much time working on their business ventures, but can often feel nervous and tongue-tied when asked to pitch to investors or speak about their businesses in public forums. Join High Performance Coach Ingela Onstad to learn skills to manage anxiety, present clear content, and to use our voices and bodies confidently in high pressure situations. Ingela Onstad is a High Performance Coach for attorneys, performing artists, executives, and other professionals who are in the public eye. Her coaching business, Courageous Artistry, supports high performing individuals in their quest to perform at the top of their abilities when in front of the public by working on skills to target voice, body, anxiety-management, and mindset.
- [August Mentoring for Entrepreneurs with Mytegia Lee - UNM Gallup](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/august-mentoring-for-entrepreneurs-with-mytegia-lee-unm-gallup/) - Come to virtual 1:1 mentoring with Mytegia Lee where she will provide guidance, coaching, perspective, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Join Mytegia on Zoom and learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you. If you have an idea for a new business or would like to expand your business, Mytegia is available to you as a resource for discussions and mentoring on how to move forward.
- [July Mentoring for Entrepreneurs with Mytegia Lee - UNM Gallup](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/july-mentoring-for-entrepreneurs-with-mytegia-lee-unm-gallup/) - Come to virtual 1:1 mentoring with Mytegia Lee where she will provide guidance, coaching, perspective, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Join Mytegia on Zoom and learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you. If you have an idea for a new business or would like to expand your business, Mytegia is available to you as a resource for discussions and mentoring on how to move forward.
- [Rainforest Mentor Office Hours with Stacy Sacco - July](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/rainforest-mentor-office-hours-with-stacy-sacco-july/) - Come to 1:1 mentoring (30-minute sessions)with Stacy Sacco where he will provide guidance, coaching, perspective, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Come by and learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you. These are hybrid office hours. Stacy will be available to meet IN-PERSON at the Lobo Rainforest Building or VIRTUALLY via Zoom depending on your own personal preferences.
- [NM Rainforest Webinar - Brand Story Navigator: Power Hour](https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-webinar-brand-story-navigator-power-hour/) - Why does your business exist? Who's the hero of your brand story? How do you connect with customers? Learn the basics of Brand Voice, and leverage your unique story for effective & consistent brand messaging. Whether it's just you or a whole team; whether you're conceptualizing, building, growing, or rebranding—here's where you mine & refine your brand story into marketing jetfuel. Paul Blumer is the founder of Quillpower and an ABQ convert of 2 years. He has a Master's degree in narrative writing, and teaching experience in public schools and undergrad creative writing. When he's not helping businesses connect with their audience, he can be found climbing walls (rock or plastic), cooking, traveling, reading, or writing novels.

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