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New Mexico Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support Grant

Backs incubators, accelerators, and venture studios supporting New Mexico startup development.

The New Mexico Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support Grant sits under the Technology and Innovation Office in the New Mexico Economic Development Department. It backs the organizations that keep the state's startup pipeline moving, especially incubators, accelerators, and venture studios that serve New Mexico entrepreneurs. The program is a competitive grant with an annual cycle and a total pool of up to $2.5 million. The available record places this round in New Mexico, requires a physical state presence, and limits eligibility to organizations rather than individual founders. FY26 distributed $2.487 million across five organizations, and funded work must be completed within 12 months of grant execution. The strongest fit is an organization that supports entrepreneurship infrastructure and can align with the office's priority sectors: advanced computing, advanced energy, aerospace and defense systems, and bioscience. It is most useful for groups that can show local presence, a clear operating plan, and a role in helping New Mexico startups move from idea to execution.

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.edd.newmexico.gov