February 26, 2026
Early-stage quantum technology companies have until April 30 to apply for state grants worth up to $200,000 through a competitive program designed to grow New Mexico’s quantum sector and expand high-tech job creation statewide.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Cabinet Secretary Rob Black
Deputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac Romero
TIO Director Nora Meyers Sackett
Contact: Chris Chaffin
Chris.Chaffin@edd.nm.gov
(505) 490-7962
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 26, 2026
SANTA FE — Early-stage quantum technology companies have until April 30 to apply for state grants worth up to $200,000 through a competitive program designed to grow New Mexico’s quantum sector and expand high-tech job creation statewide.
The New Mexico Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award, a state-funded grant program supporting early-stage companies working in quantum and quantum-enabling technologies.
Mesa Quantum, the program’s first-cycle awardee, used the state’s support to establish a New Mexico presence and to advance its laser technology in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories.
Eligible applicants must be for-profit companies that have previously secured outside funding. Companies headquartered in or outside the state are eligible; out-of-state companies must be authorized to do business in New Mexico, establish and maintain an in-state presence and use awarded funds to support New Mexico activities.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through April 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. MST.
An informational webinar on the program will be held on March 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. MST.
For more information, including webinar registration, grant guidelines and links to apply, visit edd.newmexico.gov/quantum-grants/.
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