NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

New Mexico Science and Technology Business Startup Grant

The New Mexico Science & Technology (S&T) Business Startup grant is a competitive state funded grant that supports small businesses engaged in research and development (R&D). The goal of this grant is to assist early-stage companies in commercializing a unique technology or product with strong growth potential and continuing to do business in New Mexico. These awards will fund New Mexico-headquartered technology companies with the goal of market entry, customer acquisition, business expansion, and job creation.

Projects may be awarded between $25,000 and $50,000.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible companies must be developing a technology or product with applications in one of the following Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) priority sectors:

  • Advanced Energy
  • Advanced Computing
  • Biosciences
  • Aerospace

Eligible funding uses include:

  • Intellectual property assessment
  • Patent filing
  • Outside lab testing and validation
  • Regulatory assessment and certifications
  • Meeting with customers, partners, or investors
  • Attending trade shows (no more than 10% of total awarded funds)
  • Market research and data acquisition

Ineligible funding uses  include:

  • Payroll expenses
  • Research & Development
  • Materials or supplies over $100
  • Alcohol, drugs, food, etc.
  • Laboratory or Business Equipment

Applications will be accepted from August 12 to September 3, 2025.