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Entrepreneurship Events in New Mexico

Explore upcoming events for students, startups, researchers, and small businesses. From workshops and competitions to networking opportunities, find ways to connect and move your ideas forward.

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Showing July – December 2026 events.

LARTA Institute Cohort 1
Small Businesses
Training
Mentorship
Funding
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May 7 – July 2
Online
Online

LARTA Institute Cohort 1

Connect with commercialization experts, explore SBIR opportunities, and launch your path through NM FAST's first Larta cohort.
NAAF Workshop: Begin with the End in Mind
Small Businesses
Workshop
Training
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May 20
Online
Online

NAAF Workshop: Begin with the End in Mind

Learn practical tools to budget, track finances, manage cash flow, and plan for long-term success on your farm.
NAAF Workshop: Financial Planning
Small Businesses
Workshop
Training
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May 27
Online
Online

NAAF Workshop: Financial Planning

Learn financial management basics, read key reports, manage cash flow, and plan each season for stronger farm profitability.
SBIR Topic Workshop: Funding, Taxes and Runway
Small Businesses
Workshop
Funding
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May 27
Online
Online

SBIR Topic Workshop: Funding, Taxes & Runway

Learn how to fund innovation, manage runway, and build a stronger financial strategy for your New Mexico startup.
SBIR Matching Grant Info Session
Small Businesses
Researchers
Funding
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June 2
Online
Online

SBIR Matching Grant Info Session 1

Learn if your business qualifies, what funding is available, and how to prepare a strong NM SBIR Matching Grant application.
NAAF Workshop: QuickBooks Let's Get Started!
Small Businesses
Workshop
Training
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June 5
Hybrid
New Mexico Community Capital

NAAF Workshop: QuickBooks Let’s Get Started!

Set up QuickBooks with confidence, learn key features, troubleshoot common issues, and build a system for managing finances.
ACSA Cohort 1: Commercialization Bridge Pilot
Researchers
Small Businesses
Cohort
Mentorship
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June 10 – July 8
Hybrid
Hybrid

ACSA Cohort 1: Commercialization Bridge Pilot — Phase II to III

Build commercialization skills, strengthen procurement readiness, and connect with experts through this six-week hybrid cohort for NM innovators.
SBIR: Startup Funding, Licensing and IP
Researchers
Small Businesses
Workshop
Funding
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June 17
Online
Online

SBIR: Startup Funding, Licensing & IP

Explore startup funding options, understand IP licensing, and learn commercialization strategies to strengthen your SBIR or STTR application.
ACSA Cohort 2 - NIH/Biosciences
Researchers
Cohort
Mentorship
Funding
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July 8
Online
Online

ACSA Cohort 2 – NIH/Biosciences

Build commercialization skills, strengthen NIH-focused proposals, and connect with experts through this 12-week SBIR accelerator cohort.
NM FAST One-on-One Sessions
Researchers
Small Businesses
Mentorship
Funding
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July 21
Online
Online

One-on-One Sessions

Get one-on-one guidance from NM FAST experts, ask questions, and identify next steps for your SBIR funding journey.
Cybersecurity for SBIR Applicants
Small Businesses
Researchers
Workshop
Training
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July 21
In Person
Q Station | Albuquerque, NM

Cybersecurity for SBIR Applicants

Learn cybersecurity compliance basics, understand CMMC and NIST 800-171 requirements, and prepare your business for SBIR opportunities.
Workshop 1: From Idea to Enterprise
Small Businesses
Students
Workshop
Training
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August 5
Online
Online

Workshop 1: From Idea to Enterprise: Launching Your Small Business in New Mexico

Learn how to start a business, choose the right structure, and complete key registration steps for your New Mexico venture.
LARTA Institute Cohort 2
Small Businesses
Researchers
Cohort
Mentorship
Funding
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August 6
Online
Online

LARTA Institute Cohort 2

Connect with commercialization experts, meet fellow innovators, and launch your SBIR journey through NM FAST’s second Larta cohort.
Workshop 2: NM Farmer Success - Nurturing a Community
Small Businesses
Indigenous
Community
Workshop
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August 19
Online
Online

Workshop 2: NM Farmer Success — Nurturing a Community

Hear firsthand lessons from a Pueblo farmer and learn how they built a successful farm business within their community.
Aggie I-Corps Information Session
Students
Researchers
Training
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August 25
Online
Online

Aggie I-Corps Information Session

Learn how to evaluate market potential, test assumptions, and explore whether your research or idea is ready.
Workshop 3: End Game Goal — Preparing Your Products for Local Markets
Small Businesses
Indigenous
Workshop
Training
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August 26
Online
Online

Workshop 3: End Game Goal — Preparing Your Products for Local Schools, Grocery Stores, Co-Ops & Elderly Centers

Learn what buyers need, understand market opportunities, and prepare your farm business to reach retail and institutional markets.
ImpactLaunch Fall #1 Cohort 2026
Students
Researchers
Cohort
Training
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September 11 – October 9
Online
Online

ImpactLaunch Fall #1 Cohort 2026

Explore your business idea through customer discovery, test assumptions, and gain practical tools for building a stronger venture.
SBIR 101 Webinar #2 - Fall
Small Businesses
Researchers
Workshop
Funding
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September 15
Hybrid
Q Station | Albuquerque, NM

SBIR 101 Webinar #2 – Fall

Learn SBIR funding basics, understand agency differences, and plan your next steps with this refresher for New Mexico applicants.
ACSA Cohort 3 - DOE/Energy
Researchers
Small Businesses
Cohort
Mentorship
Funding
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September 22
Online
Online

ACSA Cohort 3 – DOE/Energy

Build commercialization skills, strengthen DOE-focused proposals, and connect with experts through this 12-week SBIR accelerator cohort.
SBIR Matching Grant Info Session 2 - Fall
Small Businesses
Researchers
Funding
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September 24
Online
Online

SBIR Matching Grant Info Session 2 – Fall

Learn who qualifies, what documentation is needed, and how funding is disbursed through New Mexico’s SBIR Matching Grant.
RUNWAY - Tech and Science Startups
Researchers
Small Businesses
Workshop
Networking
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October 7 – 11
In Person
Santa Fe Business Incubator

RUNWAY – Tech and Science Startups

Join RUNWAY to explore your business idea, test market potential, and decide if it’s ready to move forward.
Navigating Federal Agencies
Researchers
Small Businesses
Workshop
Funding
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October 21
Hybrid
Q Station | Albuquerque, NM

Navigating Federal Agencies

Learn how to choose the right SBIR agency and align your proposal with DoD, NSF, NIH, DOE, and NASA priorities.
Aggie I-Corps Information Session
Students
Researchers
Training
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November 4
Online
Online

Aggie I-Corps Information Session

Learn how to explore your research or business idea, test commercial viability, and understand real-world market potential through Aggie I-Corps.
Native Farmers and Ranchers Final Dinner
Indigenous
Community
Networking
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November 14
In Person
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Native Farmers and Ranchers Final Dinner

Celebrate community successes, hear inspiring stories, and connect with leaders, farmers, ranchers, and partners supporting Native agriculture.
NM SBIR Statewide Showcase
Researchers
Small Businesses
Networking
Community
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December 10
In Person
Q Station | Albuquerque, NM

NM SBIR Statewide Showcase

Connect with founders, researchers, agencies, and partners from across New Mexico to strengthen relationships and support innovation.