The New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program is a vital resource for New Mexico small businesses, unlocking (enabling/providing) access to cutting-edge capabilities and expertise within Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories. This initiative empowers eligible small businesses based in New Mexico to receive up to $40,000 in no-cost technical assistance annually. We aim to address the specific challenges, fostering growth and innovation within the state.
Key Program Highlights
Technical Expertise: Leverage knowledge and skills from Laboratory researchers to overcome business challenges.
Financial Support: Eligible businesses can receive up to $40,000 in no-cost technical assistance each year. ($20,000 for companies located in urban counties and $40,000 for companies located in rural counties)
Customized Solutions: Tailored assistance not available in the private sector to address the unique needs of your business, facilitating growth and development.
Ready to Propel Your Business Forward?
Discover more about NMSBA and take the first step toward growth by visiting the NMSBA website.
New Mexico Laboratory Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (NMLEEP) offers a transformative two-year fellowship program for entrepreneurs designed to catalyze the growth of deep tech startups by leveraging the unparalleled resources and expertise of Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories. This initiative pairs entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technology and a robust support ecosystem to accelerate the transition of innovative concepts into market-ready products.
Key Program Highlights:
Technology Areas: The program focuses on five key technology domains: advanced materials, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing, biotechnology, space systems, and energy transition. By aligning with these targeted areas, entrepreneurs can leverage the specialized resources of the national laboratories to advance their innovations and address critical challenges in these fields.
Program Benefits: Entrepreneurs receive a generous stipend, health insurance, and travel allowance to support their full-time engagement in product development activities. Rigorous mentorship from experienced advisors helps refine business models, enhance financial acumen, and prepare for investor engagements.
Perspective Applicants: Prospective applicants are evaluated based on the feasibility of their innovation, stage of development, leadership qualities, and alignment with the program's mission and technology focus areas.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Learn more about the NM-LEEP program and start the journey toward entrepreneurial success by visiting the NMLEEP website.
As a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) Department of Energy National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory may be eligible to participate in SBIR and STTR proposals as a subcontractor or research institution providing unique technical assistance unavailable in the private sector.
Key Program Highlights:
Technical Expertise: If the Laboratory has unique capabilities, expertise, or facilities, small businesses can request involvement in proposal submissions through Los Alamos National Laboratory's contracting manager and operator, Triad National Security, LLC (Triad). Engaging the Lab as a subcontractor or research institution enables small businesses to leverage the expertise of Laboratory staff and utilize its facilities to address technical challenges in their proposed work
Perspective Applicants:
Los Alamos National Laboratory may participate in a proposal only if the requested capabilities are unique to the Laboratory and do not compete with the private sector. Small businesses must request the Lab's involvement at least 10 business days prior to the proposal deadline; otherwise, there may not be sufficient time to review the request and prepare necessary documentation. Upon proposal award, the small business must enter into an agreement for the Laboratory’s designated portion of the work.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Download the company questionnaire and learn more about requesting Laboratory involvement for the SBIR and STTR programs.
Download the Company Questionnaire
For more information about the SBIR and STTR programs visit sbir.gov
TRGR Technology Readiness Initiative addresses the gap of knowledge transfer and technology advancement when a New Mexico business licenses a laboratory technology or engages in a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement or CRADA.
Key Program Highlights:
Technology Maturation: Provides New Mexico businesses the opportunity to work directly with scientists and engineers at Los Alamos or Sandia National Laboratories to accelerate their technologies past the invention stage into products and services.
Financial Support: New Mexico businesses with a license for a laboratory technology or engaged research partnership can access up to $150,000 in technical assistance from Los Alamos National Laboratory or Sandia National Laboratories to researchers toward advancing technology closer to a commercialization milestone. No cash or goods are exchanged with the business.
Customized Solutions: TRGR expedites product development by assisting companies with prototyping, proof-of-concept, field demonstrations, technical validation, and other maturation activities, not available in the private sector.
