Registration open for first NM Startup Forum Sept. 4-5

Original Article | Becki Graham | broan@nmsu.edu | July 18, 2024

Registration is now open for the inaugural New Mexico Startup Forum, hosted by Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University.

The forum will take place Sept. 4 and 5 at the Isleta Resort and Casino, 11000 Broadway Boulevard Southeast in Albuquerque. All early-stage startup businesses and innovators in New Mexico are encouraged to attend.

The forum will offer diverse programming designed to benefit entrepreneurs at all stages. Highlights include:

• Diverse workshops and sessions, including Native American entrepreneurship, clean and renewable energy, early-stage startups, and women entrepreneurs. Gain insights on crucial topics like bookkeeping, securing federal grant funding and more.
• Expert advice from technical specialists, business development professionals, serial entrepreneurs, and investors who will share their knowledge and experience.
• Networking opportunities with like-minded innovators, potential partners, and mentors who can help you take your startup or business to the next level.
• One-on-one sessions tailored to your specific needs and challenges.
• Professional headshots courtesy of a free professional headshot station available on both days.

The forum will also feature the prestigious Pegasus Tech Ventures Startup World Cup, a global business competition. For the first time, New Mexico will be a regional competition site, offering local startups the chance to compete for a spot in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, with the opportunity to win a $1 million prize.

For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/NM_Startup_Forum.