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State, UNM partner to strengthen New Mexico’s quantum ecosystem

State, UNM partner to strengthen New Mexico’s quantum ecosystem

New Mexico is investing $3 million in the University of New Mexico's Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNM-I) to strengthen the state's quantum workforce and accelerate research and commercialization.State, UNM partner to strengthen New Mexico’s quantum ecosystem FOR...

New Mexico wins national award for quantum ecosystem

New Mexico wins national award for quantum ecosystem

The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) has awarded the State of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and their partners with its State and Local Economic Development Award for building a quantum technology sector that has attracted five companies to the state in...

State accepting applications for Quantum Technologies Award

February 26, 2026Early-stage quantum technology companies have until April 30 to apply for state grants worth up to $200,000 through a competitive program designed to grow New Mexico’s quantum sector and expand high-tech job creation statewide.Governor Michelle Lujan...

Quantum week in the “quantum state”

August 29, 2025Major announcement planned during international quantum conference in Albuquerque… New Mexico will step into the international spotlight as the “quantum state” next week, showcasing its growing momentum in science, technology, and innovation during IEEE...

New Mexico launches $25M quantum venture studio

August 25, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department today announced the selection of Roadrunner Venture Studios as the state’s partner to deploy $25 million to establish and operate a quantum venture studio, strengthening New Mexico’s position as a hub for...

Two New Mexico projects advance in $160M innovation competition

July 24, 2025New Mexico is making national waves with two homegrown initiatives, Quantum Moonshot and Energized Watershed, named among just 29 semifinalists in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NFC) $160 million Regional Innovation Engines competition.Contact:...

State seeks proposals for $25M investment in quantum technologies

May 27, 2025ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Office of Strategy, Science and Technology is seeking proposals to deploy $25 million in state funds to establish and operate a quantum venture studio and a physical space aimed at accelerating...