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NM Science and Technology Business Startup Grant

NM Science and Technology Business Startup Grant

Funds New Mexico technology startups commercializing products in priority deep-tech sectors.

OpenNew Mexico Economic Development DepartmentUnited StatesDeep-tech · core fit

Eligibility · New Mexico

The New Mexico Economic Development Department administers the NM Science and Technology Business Startup Grant for New Mexico-headquartered technology companies. The captured source states that projects may receive USD 25,000 to USD 50,000 to support market entry, customer acquisition, business expansion and job creation.

Eligible companies must be developing a technology or product in one of the Technology and Innovation Office priority sectors: advanced energy, advanced computing, aerospace and defense systems, or biosciences. The captured 2026 round is open until July 7, 2026 at 5pm MDT.

Market entry, customer acquisition, business expansion and job creation for technologies in advanced energy, advanced computing, aerospace and defense systems, and biosciences.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.7 Jul 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 23 Jun 2026Source: www.edd.newmexico.gov