Jun
22
2026
NMSU Newsroom · Latest
NM FAST opens applications for Department of Energy SBIR/STTR accelerator
Free 10-week fall cohort guiding New Mexico companies through a full DOE SBIR/STTR proposal package, running Sept. 22–Nov. 17. Application deadline: September 10, 2026.
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Jun
18
2026
NMSU Newsroom
NM FAST extends application deadline for SBIR/STTR Commercialization Bridge Pilot
Deadline extended to August 5 for New Mexico Phase II awardees ready to transition to federal procurement and Phase III commercialization, in partnership with the Santa Fe Business Incubator.
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Jun
17
2026
NMSU Newsroom
NM FAST launches space SBIR/STTR accelerator for New Mexico startups
Free 10-to-12-week space-sector cohort delivered by LARTA Institute for companies pursuing NASA and Space Force SBIR/STTR funding, launching July 21, 2026.
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Jun
15
2026
NMSU Newsroom
NM FAST opens registration for second SBIR 101 workshop
Second free SBIR 101 foundations webinar on September 15 at Q Station in Albuquerque (virtual option available), designed for first-time applicants who missed the first session.
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May
18
2026
NMSU Newsroom
NM FAST opens statewide commercialization program for SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees
Launch of the SBIR/STTR Commercialization Bridge Pilot with the Santa Fe Business Incubator, offering hands-on federal procurement and Phase III transition support at no cost to selected NM companies.
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May
13
2026
NMSU Newsroom
NM FAST to host free workshop on startup funding, licensing, and IP strategy
Free virtual workshop on June 17 covering capital-raising strategies, intellectual property protection, and licensing considerations for New Mexico founders pursuing SBIR/STTR awards.
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May
11
2026
NMSU Newsroom
Arrowhead Center's NM FAST to host free SBIR 101 webinar for first-time applicants
Inaugural SBIR 101 webinar on May 19 — a free two-hour hybrid session in Albuquerque and online introducing New Mexico founders to the federal SBIR and STTR funding programs.
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May
5
2026
NMSU Newsroom
Arrowhead Center's NM FAST to host free SBIR funding workshop
Free virtual workshop on May 27 covering SBIR funding, R&D tax strategy under Section 174, and runway planning for early-stage New Mexico founders pursuing federal innovation awards.
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Apr
30
2026
NMSU Newsroom
NM FAST announces final call for Larta Institute commercialization cohort
Final call for applications to the inaugural LARTA Institute cohort starting May 7, offering up to 20 New Mexico deep-tech startups free commercialization training and SBIR/STTR proposal support.
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Mar
4
2026
NMSU Newsroom
NMSU's Arrowhead Center awarded $450,000 to expand statewide innovation support
Arrowhead Center received a $450,000 FY26 grant from NMEDD's Technology and Innovation Office to continue and expand NM FAST, funding workshops, accelerator cohorts, microgrants, and statewide SBIR/STTR outreach.
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