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By Jacob Maranda – Energy and Technology Reporter Seven startups in New Mexico landed grants between $25,000 and $100,000 to accelerate technology commercialization previously supported by federal grant awards, state Economic Development Department officials announced Tuesday. Money comes from the New Mexico SBIR/STTR Matching Grant program, which provides small businesses with additional resources to help…
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By John Rice for the Journal The New Mexico Angel Tax Credit is a thing proven by experience to work in New Mexico — a fact that we should all celebrate. Read on and light up those Matanza fires. Formulated and led by former Rep. Jane Powdrell-Cuthbert, the New Mexico Angel Tax Credit passed into…
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By Ryan Boetel for the Journal Business Editor The Scale Up New Mexico program last week announced it is partnering with New Mexico Angels on TechSprint accelerator programs in 2024. The goal of the partnership is to provide local startups with more access to mentorship, advice and funding sources. The Scale Up program is funded…
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By Shelly Barratt for the Journal When startups grow and succeed everybody wins. Our communities are strengthened when a robust business ecosystem with cooperation and competition creates jobs and informs our educational systems. Many of our local startups collaborate with community colleges, universities and business incubators, often creating homegrown inventors, founders and entrepreneurs. These companies…
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By Angelica Maestas for the Journal New Mexico is on the brink of a transformative era in its business ecosystem. However, to truly harness this potential, we must address some critical challenges and embrace key principles that will shape our future. Organizations like NM Angels have, and will continue to be, instrumental in this journey, but…
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BY CLARK BLOOM FOR THE JOURNAL Moving from the Silicon Valley to Santa Fe over a year ago, New Mexico’s captivating landscapes and rich cultural heritage are what I had in mind. However, I was excited to learn New Mexico is also quietly emerging as a hotspot for innovative startups and highgrowth companies. Among the many factors…
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By David J. Perez FOR THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN Over the last year we have witnessed impressive accomplishments on the economic development front for New Mexico. Local startups and large companies from outside the state are making investments, building companies and creating jobs in our state. As board chair of the New Mexico Angels…
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BY ERIN KIRK FOR THE JOURNAL The world of insurance is intricately woven into the realms of risk, stability and future potential. As stewards of protection, insurance companies gauge not just present liabilities but also future opportunities. It’s in this spirit of foresight and stability that the flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem of New Mexico presents itself…
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By Brian Barnett, Solstar Space Company I am proud of the long space industry heritage that New Mexico has, but everyone may not be aware it all began almost a century ago. Robert Goddard, who is credited with creating and building the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket, moved to Roswell in 1930 to test his revolutionary…
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