New Mexico-headquartered tech companies holding federal SBIR/STTR awards in energy, computing/quantum, biosciences or aerospace/defense can win $50,000–$100,000 for commercialization and business development. Due Nov 17, 2026.
Awards non-dilutive funds of $50,000 to $100,000 for business development expenses to selected New Mexico recipients of federal SBIR and STTR awards, to accelerate commercialization through market entry, customer acquisition, business expansion and job creation. Applicants must be New Mexico-headquartered technology companies in a TIO priority sector. Applications are due November 17, 2026 at 5 pm Mountain Time; an informational webinar is set for October 27, 2026.
New Mexico headquartered technology companies
Recipients of federal SBIR or STTR awards for proof-of-concept and R&D activities
Developing a technology or product for a TIO priority sector: Advanced Energy, Advanced Computing & Quantum, Biosciences, or Aerospace & Defense
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