Welcome to the New Mexico Technology and Innovation Office Newsletter!

News and resources for New Mexico's innovators
 
 

FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome to the launch of the New Mexico Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) Newsletter!


Created in 2025, the New Mexico Technology and Innovation Office works to accelerate the startup, growth, and relocation of technology-based industries in and to the state, with a focus on four key sectors: advanced computing, advanced energy, aerospace and defense systems, and bioscience.

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Through non-dilutive funding for early-stage companies, grants that strengthen the innovation ecosystem, and hands-on business assistance delivered by sector-specific experts, TIO helps innovators turn promising ideas into market-ready solutions.


New Mexico offers a uniquely powerful environment for innovation, with national laboratories, specialized technology incubators, a business- and R&D-friendly tax climate, and a growing network of public and private investment funds.


ICYMI: the state made unprecedented investments in innovation-based economic development in the 2026 legislative session, including:

  • $110 million for the Research, Development & Deployment Fund, including $40 million for quantum initiatives and $40 million for advanced energy initiatives
  • $49.3 million for the Quantum Frontiers Project, a partnership between the state and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Quantum Benchmarking Initiative 
  • $38 million to establish a centralized open user facility for applied quantum information science research, including workforce training space and collaboration with national laboratories
  • $15 million for New Mexico innovation hubs
  • $11.6 million for TIO grants supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, startups and research and development in science and technology sectors
  • $10 million for quantum innovation projects to solidify New Mexico as an industry hub
  • $10 million for higher education partnerships supporting endowed faculty positions and postdoctoral researchers across New Mexico institutions
  • $3 million to continue to support the Quantum New Mexico Institute


This newsletter is one way TIO fosters connection and collaboration across New Mexico’s innovation ecosystem. Whether you are an entrepreneur, founder, researcher, investor, or simply interested in cutting-edge technologies, our goal is to provide information that is useful, timely, and actionable.


Each issue will highlight funding opportunities, policy updates, success stories, upcoming events, and practical ways to engage with the ecosystem. We invite you to explore, connect, and help shape the future of New Mexico by supporting the emerging industries that diversify and strengthen our economy.


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Nora Meyers Sackett

Director of the Technology and Innovation Office
 

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Quantum Technologies Award

Non-dilutive funds of up to $200,000 are available to early-stage companies working in quantum and quantum-enabling technologies that are located in or are in the process of establishing a presence in New Mexico.
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Incubator Certification Support Grant

Up to $150,000 is available to help non-certified incubators meet the requirements of the NM Certified Business Incubator program. Grants are open to all sectors, not just those in tech and innovation.
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TIO UPDATES

Inside New Mexico House at SXSW 2026


Hosted in Austin, Texas, New Mexico House brought together founders, venture capitalists, policymakers, creatives, and industry leaders for a one-day experience designed to generate real outcomes: investment, partnerships, talent attraction, and national visibility. Watch a recap below!

Technology and Innovation Office awards programming grants to strengthen New Mexico’s innovation ecosystem


TIO has awarded grants to five organizations to expand services that help entrepreneurs develop and commercialize new technologies.
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Technology and Innovation Office awards innovation infrastructure grants


TIO has awarded $2.7 million in grants to two organizations to develop and expand the physical infrastructure that supports innovation, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization across the state.
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New Mexico charts bold course with new Science & Technology Roadmap


New Mexico has released a strategic roadmap to turn the state’s world-class research strengths into long-term economic growth and high-paying jobs.
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State awards science and technology grants to 19 companies


New 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.
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NEWS
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Roadrunner Venture Studios says QuEra will anchor its Downtown Albuquerque quantum lab


The Massachusetts-based company, alongside Roadrunner Venture Studios, announced Monday a $4 million partnership to build a quantum testbed at the Roadrunner Quantum Lab in Albuquerque.


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Low-carbon fuels manufacturer to build $1.6B facility in southeastern New Mexico


Blue Pony Energy’s facility at the Lovington Industrial Park will convert natural gas into synthetic fuels and specialty products with significant reductions in carbon intensity.


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Sandia’s economic impact sets record for 17th consecutive year


Sandia generated a record $5.2 billion in economic impact in 2025, marking the 17th consecutive year Sandia has set a new high, according to its annual economic impact report released this month.


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As a quantum network goes live, New Mexico sees its moment


A first-of-its-kind quantum computing network, funded with the help of millions in state funds, is live in Albuquerque. Qunnect, a New York-based quantum computing company, announced the launch of ABQ-Net, which it describes as America’s first open-access entanglement-based quantum network. It is located at 123 Central NW, on a data center campus owned by bigbyte.cc Corp.


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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

Business Assistance Program

The Technology and Innovation Office provides sector-specific business assistance for New Mexico startups in science and technology via four contractors:

  • Advanced Computing: Hoonify Technologies
  • Advanced Energy: Arrowhead Center at NMSU
  • Aerospace: Q Station (NM Trade Alliance)
  • Bioscience: The BioScience Center


They provide sector-specific business assistance on topics including:

  • business development
  • identifying sources of credit, capital, grants, and other financing
  • developing presentations for potential investors, financial models, and business plans
  • making connections with relevant stakeholders and potential resources
  • monitoring sector developments and sharing relevant news and opportunities
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EVENTS
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April 9

Navigating the NM tech landscape
Albuquerque


STEM Boomerang New Mexico is proud to partner with Vets In Tech New Mexico Chapter and Dash2 Labs to support veterans in navigating the New Mexico tech job market and translate military experience into meaningful civilian careers.

April 18-19

Desert Dev Lab Hackathon 2026
Albuquerque


Desert Dev Lab is an annual hackathon hosted by NM Tech Talks. Over two days, teams will come together to tackle one of the biggest challenges in Food and Agriculture using the power of software, data, and AI to build a working MVP or prototype. We'll provide the problem statements - you solve them using any software tools you see fit!
 
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April 22–24

Techqueria Summit 2026
Virtual


Techqueria Summit 2026 is a three-day virtual event bringing together Latiné professionals across the tech industry to connect, learn, and lead the future of technology. Hosted during Techqueria Tech Week, the summit features strategy-focused sessions, networking opportunities, and a virtual career fair designed to help professionals navigate a rapidly evolving tech landscape shaped by AI, economic shifts, and new innovation cycles.
 

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