New Mexico SBIR/STTR Federally Assisted Support & Training — FY26
📅 Applications reviewed on a rolling basis💰 All services are free to eligible NM companies
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NM FAST — New Mexico Federally Assisted Support & Training
NM FAST is a free statewide program managed by Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University, supported by the New Mexico Economic Development Department. We help New Mexico startups and small businesses navigate the SBIR/STTR federal funding process — from your first proposal to Phase II commercialization.
Whether you're just learning about SBIR/STTR or working toward your next award, NM FAST connects you with expert coaching, workshops, accelerator programming, and funding resources — all at no cost.
Our program focuses on New Mexico's priority sectors: Advanced Computing, Bioscience, Advanced Energy, and Aerospace.
Complete this application to tell us about your company and goals. Based on your responses, we'll match you with the services that best fit your needs and send you personalized next steps by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
NM FAST is open to New Mexico-based small businesses and startups working on innovations in Advanced Computing, Bioscience, Advanced Energy, or Aerospace. You do not need prior SBIR/STTR experience to apply.
No. All NM FAST services — including workshops, one-on-one sessions, accelerator programming, and resource access — are completely free to eligible New Mexico companies.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are federal funding programs that provide grants to small businesses for research and development with commercial potential. Awards range from $50,000 (Phase I) to over $1 million (Phase II).
NM FAST provides ongoing support throughout the year. Specific programs like the ACSA Accelerator run for 5–12 weeks, while services like one-on-one sessions and office hours are available quarterly or weekly.
The NM FAST team will review your application and reach out within a few business days. You'll receive personalized information about the services you selected, including enrollment instructions, upcoming dates, and next steps.
Yes! If you have a technology idea and are exploring whether to start a company or pursue federal funding, NM FAST can help you understand the path forward. Reach out to us and we'll guide you through your options.
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Applicant information
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Company information
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⚠️ Eligibility note: NM FAST services are primarily available to companies headquartered or operating in New Mexico. Please contact us to discuss your eligibility before applying.
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Technology & sector
Tell us about your innovation and priority sector alignment
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SBIR/STTR background
Tell us about your experience with federal funding programs
💡 New to SBIR/STTR? No problem! NM FAST is specifically designed to help first-time applicants navigate the process. We'll recommend the best starting points for you.
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Based on your profile, here are our recommendations for you
Select the services you're interested in. We'll send you detailed information about each one by email.
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Demographics
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Goals & motivation
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Review & submit
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Application submitted!
Thank you for applying to NM FAST. The Arrowhead Center team will be in touch soon.
What happens next?
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Application review
The NM FAST team will review your application within 3–5 business days.
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Personalized outreach
You'll receive an email with detailed information about each service you selected, including enrollment steps and upcoming dates.
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Onboarding call
A member of our team will schedule a brief call to discuss your goals and match you with the right resources.
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Program participation
You'll be enrolled in your selected services and begin receiving support toward your SBIR/STTR goals.
Questions? Contact us:
Carlos Murguia — NM FAST Program Manager
cmurguia@nmsu.edu | (575) 405-1042
Arrowhead Center, 3655 Research Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88003
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