UNM Rainforest Innovations

05/21/2026

Native American Business Roundtable: Doing Business With Government May 28, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Santa Fe Business Incubator

This month's Native American Business Roundtable focuses on government procurement, specifically, how Native-owned businesses can access contracts with city, county, and state agencies.

Four procurement decision-makers will be in the room and available for direct questions. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how contracting decisions are made and what steps to take to position their business for government work.
Free to attend. Lunch is included

Panelists
Christopher Crazy Bull - APEX Accelerator
Yuriria Morales-Mangone- New Mexico Economic Development Department
Bill Taylor, Procurement Manager - Santa Fe County
Travis Dutton-Leyda, Chief Procurement Officer - City of Santa Fe
Questions? Contact [email protected]

05/14/2026

Leadership is often a lonely road, especially when you're balancing growth with life’s demands.

On May 20th, CNM Ingenuity/ActivateNM is hosting an event at Q Station designed for "Cross-Pollination." Imagine an executive sharing legacy advice with a first-time founder, while that founder shares fresh perspectives on the future of work.

This is how we build the New Mexico ecosystem—together.

Join CNM Ingenuity/ActivateNM for a 3-stage interactive workshop. Space is limited to ensure high-quality small-group discussions. Register here:

Join us in person to boost growth, lead boldly, and balance life like a boss, ladies!

05/05/2026

A researcher at the University of New Mexico has addressed the need for a verified conceptual design for a molten salt-fueled fast microreactor that offers potential advantages: 1) simplified fuel fabrication; 2) enhanced negative feedback; 3) passive safety; and 4) online fission product removal. Learn more:

05/05/2026

An innovator from the University of New Mexico has designed a modular dog training device. Learn more:

05/05/2026

An innovator from the University of New Mexico has proposed an intravenous (IV) and phlebotomy safety tourniquet. Learn more:

05/05/2026

We've had a busy month at UNM Rainforest Innovations! Read the highlights in our May newsletter which includes our newest Rainforest Innovation Fellow, the announcement of the Sklar Catalyst Fund, recap of the Spring Rainforest Accelerator, Lobo Hackathon, and much more.

Check out the May newsletter below.

Email from UNM Rainforest Innovations Building a Rainforest in the Desert Monthly news, events & updates   Building a Rainforest in the Desert | May 2026   UNM Ranks on Top 100 U.S. Universities Grant

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Congratulations to the remarkable inventors from our 2026 Innovation Awards! This year honored 48 inventors who received issued U.S. patents, trademarks, or copyrights over the past year. Read the full press release here: https://innovations.unm.edu/2026/05/01/remarkable-unm-inventors-celebrated-at-2026-innovation-awards/

04/28/2026

The effects of specific wavelengths of light on different human corneal cell types have been identified by a researcher at the University of New Mexico. It has been demonstrated that different wavelengths of light are beneficial for different corneal cell types. Learn more here:

04/28/2026

A researcher from the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management has created an emerging software platform called TalentSync, an application platform that brings students and employers together in one software, offering a swipe-to-apply experience. Learn more: