Office of Strategy, Science & Technology

The Technology Research Collaborative (TRC): This Office facilitates the activities of the TRC. The purpose of the TRC is to

1. establish advanced technology centers based on the wealth of scientific and technical talent that exists in the member institutions;
2. develop and create new intellectual property for the state, encourage new opportunities for business and increase jobs;
3. commercialize the intellectual property that is created;
4. create a workforce to support enterprises based on the intellectual property that is created.

Defense Industry Diversification: The OSST provides assistance to communities, businesses, and workers that may be affected by volatility in Department of Defense spending. This program is available to New Mexico’s federal contractors and the economic and workforce development assets that serve them.