AIN
The Arrowhead Innovation Network connects inventors, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and economic development leaders to accelerate technology commercialization and strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem through collaboration and shared resources.
Eligibility
Open to innovators, entrepreneurs, and partners dedicated to advancing technology and fostering economic growth in New Mexico.
Kristin Morehead
Program Director
kmorehea@nmsu.edu
Mentorship
Arrowhead Innovation Network (AIN)
Building a strong, innovation-based economy takes people working together for common goals and benefits. Arrowhead Innovation Network (AIN) was created with the support of a substantial grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s i6 Challenge program, an initiative that aims to increase technology commercialization, startup businesses, jobs, and economic growth. The network brings together a closely connected group of partners: inventors, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and economic development specialists, to build a pipeline for moving new technologies to market and creating a vibrant regional innovation ecosystem.
Enterprise Advisors
Daniel Jones
Las Cruces native and experienced founder focused on mission-driven companies in regulated industries. With nearly two decades in startups and venture capital, he’s led scalable solutions and multiple spinouts. A Stanford GSB alum, Daniel advises institutions on entrepreneurship, innovation, and company-building.
Rodrigo Fuentes
Tech entrepreneur with 10+ years in software and B2B sales and marketing. Co-founded ListenLoop, an account-based advertising platform acquired by Integrate.com. With degrees from Yale and Columbia, he’s passionate about emerging technologies like machine learning and computer vision.