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Regional Collaborations


The Foster Innovation Exchange is playing a critical role in the implementation of the Borderplex Alliance regional strategic planning. Key to this work is ensuring that existing partnerships between economic development experts and stakeholders are nurtured, and that new relationships are formed. Working as a team can position the region for economic, social, and quality of life improvements.

During FY 2022, FIX teamed with several organizations in Las Cruces, El Paso, Juárez, and Chihuahua, including Sandbox Ventures, SayWhat!, Borderplex Alliance, Success Through Technology Education [STTE] Foundation, Pioneers 21, Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA), International Business Accelerator (IBA) at Santa Teresa, Medical Center of the Americas Foundation, TechHUB, The Bridge Accelerator, Mexico NOW, Innovation Week Chihuahua, Orion Ventures, IA Center, CIITA, Chihuahua Innova, and COECYT, providing support for planning , operations, events, and initiatives.

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Partnership with Chihuahua, Mexico

Arrowhead Center has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Chihuahua, Mexico after Arrowhead Center was selected as an international business accelerator through Chihuahua’s Ministry of Innovation and Economic Development. This collaboration will give Mexican startups the ability to take part in business training or local advising to examine potential customers, the viability of products, and strategic business plans.

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Minerva Robotics

Minerva Robotics, with the help of New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, aims to use computer learning and fresh ingredients to bring gourmet tortillas to homes and businesses in the United States and Mexico.