NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

New Mexico Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support Grant

The Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support Grant is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive funds to proposals that support the operational needs of entrepreneurship-focused organizations in New Mexico, including incubators, accelerators, or venture studios. This funding is designated to help organizations sustain, expand, or establish new programs and services that advance innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization.

These programs and services are expected to contribute to the growth and diversification of New Mexico’s economy and have alignment with one or more of TIO’s priority sectors: Advanced Computing, Advanced Energy, Aerospace, and Bioscience. All work must be completed within twelve months of grant agreement execution.

Applicants may request any amount up to $2.5 million, but should only request what is needed to successfully complete the proposed work.

Eligible proposals:

  • Must include planned or existing entities with a physical presence in New Mexico that support, enable, accelerate, or incubate technology innovation through programs and services.
  • Must align with one or more of TIO’s priority sectors: Advanced Computing, Advanced Energy, Aerospace, and Bioscience.
  • Must support innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or technology commercialization through programs and services that drive economic growth in New Mexico.
  • Must plan to complete all work within twelve months of grant agreement execution.

 

The grant manual was updated on 8/15/2025 to clarify applicant eligibility.

Important Dates:

  • Applications will be accepted from August 11 to September 8, 2025.
  • An informational webinar will be held on August 18, 2025, at 11 AM MST.