New Mexico Science and Technology Business Startup Grant

New Mexico Science and Technology Business Startup Grant

Funds New Mexico technology startups commercialising R&D-based products in priority sectors.

Eligibility · New Mexico, United States

The New Mexico Technology and Innovation Office, within the New Mexico Economic Development Department, runs the Science and Technology Business Startup Grant for early-stage New Mexico technology companies. The grant supports small businesses doing research and development and commercialising a unique technology or product with strong growth potential while continuing to do business in New Mexico.

The current 2026 call awards between USD 25,000 and USD 50,000. The source states that applications are open until July 7, 2026 at 5pm MDT, and that the program funds New Mexico-headquartered technology companies. The award is non-dilutive startup support for market entry, customer acquisition, business expansion, and job creation rather than a loan or investment.

Applicants must be working in one of the Technology and Innovation Office priority sectors: advanced energy, advanced computing, aerospace and defense systems, or biosciences. The page lists recent awardees across AI software, energy storage, graphite production, aerospace materials, drones, medical devices, in vitro models, metabolic scanning, and other deep-tech areas, which makes the program a strong fit for the catalog.

To apply, applicants use the Submittable application link on the official grant page and can attend an informational webinar on June 23, 2026. The source points applicants to a grant manual for detailed instructions, but the scraped page itself does not publish scoring weights or a complete required-attachment checklist. The safe application path is to read the manual, prepare company and technology-commercialisation details, and submit before the July deadline.