NM APEX Procurement: Registrations & Certification Assistance is a program that helps businesses in New Mexico register in government contracting systems, such as SAM and DSBS, and provides support in obtaining small business certifications. The program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense and the State of New Mexico.

The Minority Leaders - Research Collaboration Program (ML-RCP) is a program run by the Air Force Research Laboratory that aims to foster collaborative research partnerships between the AFRL and academic institutions like Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, and other Institutions of Higher Education through funded research projects.

The NMSU Arrowhead Center: American Indian Enterprise Center is a Native American Business Accelerator in New Mexico that supports and grows Native-owned businesses through a range of programs and resources, including mentoring, funding opportunities, workspace, and events. It primarily serves Native entrepreneurs from the 23 Pueblos and Tribes in the state.

The New Mexico International Business Accelerator, funded by the state, helps New Mexico businesses successfully navigate the complexities of international trade by providing comprehensive support throughout the entire process. Their services facilitate successful cross-border trade, helping New Mexico businesses expand their reach and grow their operations globally.

Arrowhead Center's LAUNCH program is a 10-week licensing studio designed to propel New Mexico State University intellectual property into the private sector by providing funding and resources to promising early-stage technologies. The program is open to NMSU faculty, staff, and students with licensable know-how and inventions.

DreamSpring works with a diverse group of business owners, each with unique needs and circumstances. We are often able to provide loans when traditional sources cannot. We have the flexibility to work one-on-one with your business, and we welcome the chance to get to know you.

OneTen Capital is an investment firm that provides funding, resources, and support to entrepreneurs and startups. They focus on connecting innovative ideas with capital and target companies with high growth potential in various industries.

Actoprobe LLC is a company that designs and sells custom optical Spectroscopy/Microscopy Instruments and AFM Probes for conventional AFM, as well as offering affordable AFMs and analytical services. They have received grants for their innovative work and target researchers and scientists in the fields of optoelectronics, nanomaterials, and nanodevices.

The New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency Business Center, funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, aims to bridge equity gaps in the small business community by elevating minority business enterprises to greater success.

CNM Ingenuity, Inc. offers the IGNITE Community Accelerator program, a 10-week course designed to provide entrepreneurs with the skills and support they need to grow their businesses. The program covers topics such as business structure, finance management, marketing, and branding, and includes lectures, guest speakers, site visits, and one-on-one coaching. Participants also have access to mentors for ongoing support.

The VA Technology Transfer Program (TTP) manages the commercialization of intellectual property developed by VA researchers. At the New Mexico VA Health Care System (Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center) in Albuquerque, TTP facilitates licensing agreements, CRADAs (Cooperative Research and Development Agreements), and industry partnerships to translate medical innovations into practical healthcare products. The VA partners with TechLink to offer no-cost assistance to local entrepreneurs and businesses interested in licensing medical devices or technologies originating from VA research. Additionally, the local research and development efforts are supported by the Biomedical Research Institute of New Mexico (BRINM), which administers grants and facilitates scientific studies right on the Albuquerque campus.

I-Corps Hub West help you take your revolutionary technology from the lab to the market, so you can become a leader in innovation, commercialize your tech, and make a direct impact.

TRGR assistance accelerates technologies past the invention stage into products and services. TRGR was designed to advance technology and expedite product commercialization. If your New Mexico business currently has licensed IP or is engaged in a cooperative research and development agreement with a New Mexico national lab, there are several additional benefits to TRGR that go beyond the $150,000 of unburdened funds. The initiative builds relationships with a network of leading scientists and engineers.

The Molecular Biology & Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Program (MOLB-ILS) at New Mexico State University (NMSU) offers MS and PhD degrees in biochemistry, molecular genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, and microbiology. Students benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities and a variety of financial support options.

UNM Rainforest Innovations is a University Center that supports and fosters entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of New Mexico and beyond through training programs, technical assistance, seminars, and site mentors.

The New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) is a non-profit organization that helps New Mexican entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed by offering a variety of programs and services, including business counseling, training, and access to capital. The NMSBDC's services are confidential and provided at no cost to New Mexicans.

We advance advance health tech for health equity through collaboration, structured innovation programs, and workforce/economic development in the New Mexico + Borderplex region.

NCI SBIR Development Center provides funding and commercialization resources for small businesses developing innovative cancer technologies.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at CNM is committed to developing skilled entrepreneurs and strong businesses.

New Mexico's largest and premier community college, delivering innovative programs with affordable degrees and certificates. Browse our programs and course offerings at cnm.edu.