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Building a Rainforest in the Desert | April 2021 |
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Eighth Innovate New Mexico® Moves to Virtual Format
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Innovate New Mexico is a collaborative event featuring representatives and researchers from seven major research institution across New Mexico to highlight the latest research and technology opportunities, startup companies and economic development resources. The research institutes include the University of New Mexico, the Air Force Research Lab, Los Alamos National Lab, Sandia National Labs, NASA, New Mexico Tech and New Mexico State University.
Just one year ago, the seventh Innovate New Mexico event took place at the Event Center at Sandia Golf Club. That was before COVID pandemic which has impacted the way in which we now host events. Moving to an online format, the 2021 Innovate New Mexico (held March 2 and 3) was spread over two-days and included six technology and company presentations running simultaneously over two tracks via Zoom. You can watch all of the technology and startup presentation recordings here.
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UNM Rainforest Innovations Welcomes New Staff Member |
Executive Assistant to Board of Directors & Agreements Coordinator
Larissa joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in April 2021 and will serve as the Executive Assistant to Board of Directors & Agreements Coordinator. For the last six years, in a dual role she managed the daily operations of a legal consulting firm and was an assistant in the CEO’s office for a respiratory research institute which are both non-for-profits. In years prior, she worked in the hospitality field as an Operations Manager for a travel destination management company and was a Catering Manager for a high-end resort.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Travel & Tourism Management from the University of New Mexico.
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Local Startup Optipulse, Inc. Making Headway with Crowdfunding Campaign |
Local startup OptiPulse, Inc. is developing their breakthrough optical wireless technology and are seeking public investment through their new crowdfunding campaign launched on WeFunder.
The company was founded in 2015 and their patented technology addresses current connectivity issues relating to last mile wireless connections and long-distance infrastructure. Their technology uses a high-power chip to beam wireless data across a new type of network which can span long distances at high bandwidths without the use of fiber-optic wires. This technology has the potential to provide affordable high-speed internet access to all and work to close the digital divide.
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UNM Rainforest Innovations Joins Innosphere Ventures’ University Partner Program |
Innosphere Ventures, the Colorado-based incubator and commercialization program that accelerates business success of science and technology-based companies, is now partnering with UNM Rainforest Innovations to support the university’s economic development efforts and their vision to be an innovator in technology commercialization worldwide.
Innosphere’s University Partner Program works directly with technology transfer offices at leading research universities across a multi-state region to connect inventors with business drivers, facilitate introductions to corporate partners, advance technologies to commercialization, and turn startups into high-growth businesses.
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Armonica Technologies Awarded NIH Grant To Further Develop DNA Sequencing Technology |
Armonica Technologies, Inc., an Albuquerque-based biotechnology company, is commercializing an innovative DNA nanopore sequencing technology for precision medicine research applications from the University of New Mexico. Their approach strives to produce faster, higher throughput and more accurate long-read genomic analysis than what is currently on the market. They have recently been awarded a $350,000 SBIR grant from the NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute to support further development of this technology.
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In the Spotlight - Featured UNM Inventor |
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Carolyn Muller, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Associate Director Clinical Research
Co-Director of Protocol Review and Monitoring System
Women's Cancer Program Co-Leader
The Judy Putman Dirks Endowed Professor in Gynecologic Cancer Care
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
The University of New Mexico
Dr. Carolyn Muller's research areas include cancer prevention and control in disparity working groups, assessing and improving rational cancer care delivery across populations, early translational trial designs for repurposing drugs for clinical benefit against ovarian cancer, and investigating R-ketorolac as a profound GTPase inhibitor that can impact ovarian cancer invasion and metastasis.
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Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations
Jenny Le - Accounting Intern
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The featured intern this month is Jenny Le, who joined UNM Rainforest Innovations in May 2020 as the Accounting Intern. “When I applied for the accounting intern position, I hoped to achieve valuable accounting experience to further build my resume for when I apply for more business-related opportunities,” said Jenny. “With my time at UNMRI, my goals have and are currently being fulfilled as I continue to learn more about being an accounting intern.”
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Patent Protection in 2021
NM Rainforest Webinar
April 7, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (MDT)
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Learn the basics of patent protections in 2021 - all the important points and pitfalls that you need to know from U.S. patent attorney, Henry D. Coleman.
Henry D. Coleman has been in patent practice since 1985, with an emphasis on high technology chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, polymers, cosmetics, medical devices and instrumentation. His client base includes Fortune 500 companies, major universities, publicly traded high technology companies, private equity and venture capital groups, small companies and individual inventors.
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UNM Rainforest Forum
New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Presentation
April 14, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
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Join us at the next UNM Rainforest Forum to hear from Rob Black, CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce with an update on the plan for Driving New Mexico's Future since the UNM Economic Summit in January.
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Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program - Fall 2021 Cohort
Register early. Space is limited!
The Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) executive education program is one-of-a-kind, with applicants needing five years professional economic development experience and completion of a basic certificate. The program is online and will provide an engaging and immersive experience. Apply now to reserve your spot for the next two-week learning experience that is becoming the standard for advanced EcD training. All economic developers who successfully complete the program earn an Economic Development Master Practitioner diploma from the four partner universities.
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Week One
November 8-11, 2021
Kauffman Conference Center
Kansas City, MO
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Week Two
May 2022
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park Campus
Long Beach, MS
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Attend Upcoming Virtual Open Office Hours Providing Mentoring for Your Startup/Idea
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Join Susan Cornelius for a Bootcamp on “The Most Important Start-Up Questions”, followed by 30-minute one-on-one office hours with Susan to discuss available resources and how to move your startup or idea forward.
Registration for your individual mentoring appointment must be made prior to the event. Zoom details will be sent after your register.
Virtual Start-up Boot Camp & Mentor Office Hours:
April 13, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (MDT)
Mentoring will take place separately and individually after the initial 30-minute boot camp session.
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Mr. Stacy Sacco teaches entrepreneurial studies at the Anderson School of Management, serves as the Director of the UNM Small Business Institute and is President of Sacco Connections, a management consulting firm.
Mr. Sacco will be available for one-on-one mentoring where he will give guidance, coaching and perspective to enhance entrepreneurship and provide connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business!
Upcoming Rainforest Mentoring Office Hours:
April 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MDT)
These are virtual office hours, click Sign Up below to select the time frame you plan to attend and a Zoom link will be emailed to you.
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