Apply · NM FAST Match Survey

Let's start with your name.

We'll use this in our reply and in any intro to a partner (like Larta).

Where in New Mexico?

We track geographic reach — rural and underserved counties are a priority.

Bernalillo · Albuquerque metro Santa Fe Doña Ana · Las Cruces Los Alamos Sandoval · Rio Rancho Other rural NM countyChaves, Eddy, Taos, McKinley, San Juan, and 27 others Out of stateNM FAST supports NM-based teams. We can still point you to federal resources.

What are you building?

Pick the closest fit. Priority sectors get dedicated coaching through this grant.

Advanced EnergyGrid, storage, hydrogen, fuels, clean generation Advanced ComputingAI/ML, quantum, semiconductors, HPC BioscienceBiotech, diagnostics, therapeutics, agtech AerospaceSpace systems, UAS, propulsion, optics, defense-adjacent Other deep techAdvanced materials, robotics, autonomy, water, etc.

Where are you in the SBIR journey?

Pre-SBIRCurious. Haven't submitted yet. Want to learn the basics. Phase 0Preparing a first proposal. Picking an agency/topic. Need coaching. Phase IHave a Phase I award or are mid-submission. Eyeing Phase II. Phase IIPost-Phase II. Commercialization, follow-on, or matching grant focus.

Which agency are you aiming for?

If you don't know yet, pick "Not sure" — the ACSA accelerator and SBIR 101 workshops help you figure this out.

DOE · Department of Energy NSF · National Science Foundation NASA DoD · Army, Navy, Air Force, DARPA NIH · National Institutes of Health Other · USDA, NOAA, DHS, DOT, etc. Not sure yetThat's fine — we help you figure it out.

Is this your first SBIR/STTR submission?

Yes · First-timer Applied once, didn't win Have submitted multiple times Have won Phase I before

When do you want to submit?

Less than 3 monthsTight — we'll prioritize office hours + micro-grant support. 3–6 monthsThe sweet spot for a full ACSA cohort. 6–12 monthsPlenty of time to prep. Start with a workshop, then an accelerator. Not sure yet

What would help most?

Pick all that apply.

Proposal coaching · writing the technical + commercial plan Agency & topic fit · which solicitation is right for me Budget & compliance · registrations, personnel, overhead Commercialization plan · customer discovery, TAM, letters of intent Prototyping · build early hardware or demo Phase II planning · bridging a Phase I win into a Phase II Direct funding · micro-grant or travel stipend

Optional: anything we should know?

These are optional. NM FAST reports to NMEDD on underserved reach, and qualifying teams get priority for stipends and micro-grants.

Based in a rural NM county Woman-led company Veteran-led company Minority-led company Indigenous-led / Native-owned University spin-out or lab-affiliated

In one paragraph — what are you building?

A few sentences is plenty. We'll read it before we reply.