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New Mexico wins national award for quantum ecosystem

New Mexico wins national award for quantum ecosystem

The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) has awarded the State of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and their partners with its State and Local Economic Development Award for building a quantum technology sector that has attracted five companies to the state in...

New Mexico returns to SXSW as the next frontier for innovation

New Mexico returns to SXSW as the next frontier for innovation

The New Mexico Economic Development Department will return to South by Southwest as a lead partner of the “New Mexico House” event, highlighting the state’s growing role in frontier technologies, film and digital media.New Mexico returns to SXSW as the next frontier...

State accepting applications for Quantum Technologies Award

February 26, 2026Early-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...

State accepting applications for NM Advanced Energy Awards

February 17, 2026New Mexico small businesses developing clean energy technology have until March 17 to apply for state grants worth up to $1 million — funding that has already helped 12 companies commercialize their innovations.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet...

State awards science and technology grants to 19 companies

December 10, 2025New Mexico’s Economic Development Department awarded grants to 19 tech startups – more than double the previous high — as the state ramps up efforts to boost its homegrown tech sector.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy...

New Mexico launches $25M quantum venture studio

August 25, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department today announced the selection of Roadrunner Venture Studios as the state’s partner to deploy $25 million to establish and operate a quantum venture studio, strengthening New Mexico’s position as a hub for...

State awards grants to five New Mexico tech companies

August 20, 2025Five New Mexico technology companies received up to $100,000 in state matching grants to accelerate innovations in space communications, advanced energy, aerospace, and bioscience.State awards grants to five New Mexico tech companies SANTA FE — Five New...