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Big news for New Mexico!

The Federal Laboratory Consortium just honored the State of New Mexico, Sandia National Labs, and its partners for helping build one of the fastest-growing quantum technology ecosystems in the country.

In under 2 years:
🔹5 quantum companies have launched or expanded in NM
🔹 New workforce training programs are preparing future technicians
🔹 Students and educators statewide are getting hands-on quantum exposure
🔹 Major investments are fueling startups and commercialization

From research labs to classrooms to startups, New Mexico is building the future of quantum technology.

#QuantumTech #STEM #Innovation #NewMexico #FutureOfTech

We are highlighting New Mexico's 9 certified business incubators, the places where ideas and businesses grow. Today our spotlight is on the WESST Enterprise Center.

The WESST Enterprise Center is a one-stop hub for entrepreneurs and small business owners across some of New Mexico's most dynamic industries — from film and technology to manufacturing, business services, and biotechnology. With 3,500 square feet of mixed-use incubator space, including specialized office, light industrial, and Class 1 Wet Lab suites, it is built to meet businesses where they are and grow with them. Members benefit from on-site workshops, seminars, and networking events, along with individual consultations with WESST business professionals who provide hands-on guidance at every stage.

Whether you are launching a creative studio, scaling a tech startup, or developing a biotech product, the WESST Enterprise Center provides the space, tools, and expertise to help you move forward.

Learn more at: wesst.org

We are highlighting New Mexico's 9 certified business incubators, the places where ideas and businesses grow. Today our spotlight is on the WESST Enterprise Center.

The WESST Enterprise Center is a one-stop hub for entrepreneurs and small business owners across some of New Mexico's most dynamic industries — from film and technology to manufacturing, business services, and biotechnology. With 3,500 square feet of mixed-use incubator space, including specialized office, light industrial, and Class 1 Wet Lab suites, it is built to meet businesses where they are and grow with them. Members benefit from on-site workshops, seminars, and networking events, along with individual consultations with WESST business professionals who provide hands-on guidance at every stage.

Whether you are launching a creative studio, scaling a tech startup, or developing a biotech product, the WESST Enterprise Center provides the space, tools, and expertise to help you move forward.

Learn more at: wesst.org

We are highlighting New Mexico's 9 certified business incubators, the places where ideas and businesses grow. Today our spotlight is on the WESST Enterprise Center.

The WESST Enterprise Center is a one-stop hub for entrepreneurs and small business owners across some of New Mexico's most dynamic industries — from film and technology to manufacturing, business services, and biotechnology. With 3,500 square feet of mixed-use incubator space, including specialized office, light industrial, and Class 1 Wet Lab suites, it is built to meet businesses where they are and grow with them. Members benefit from on-site workshops, seminars, and networking events, along with individual consultations with WESST business professionals who provide hands-on guidance at every stage.

Whether you are launching a creative studio, scaling a tech startup, or developing a biotech product, the WESST Enterprise Center provides the space, tools, and expertise to help you move forward.

Learn more at: wesst.org

Eden Pharmacy is expanding in Albuquerque! With support from LEDA, their expansion will transform its existing facility into a state-of-the-art compounding center featuring advanced automation and specialized staff.
The expansion is expected to create more than 56 jobs over the next decade, including 45 high-paying jobs in the next two years. Learn more about the expansion at the link in our bio.

We are highlighting New Mexico’s 9 certified business incubators, the places where ideas and businesses grow. Today in our spotlight is on NewSpace Nexus!

NewSpace Nexus is a launchpad for space companies moving from momentum to market. It supports post-startup space companies that have demonstrated momentum with government customers or investors, helping them progress from concept to product to sales.

Participants benefit from tailored navigation plans that connect them to critical resources across the space ecosystem, including workforce development opportunities, while gaining access to shared facilities, labs, and advanced equipment at co-innovation spaces like the NewSpace Launchpad.

Learn more at: www.newspacenexus.org

We are highlighting New Mexico’s 9 certified business incubators, the places where ideas and businesses grow. Today in our spotlight is on NewSpace Nexus!

NewSpace Nexus is a launchpad for space companies moving from momentum to market. It supports post-startup space companies that have demonstrated momentum with government customers or investors, helping them progress from concept to product to sales.

Participants benefit from tailored navigation plans that connect them to critical resources across the space ecosystem, including workforce development opportunities, while gaining access to shared facilities, labs, and advanced equipment at co-innovation spaces like the NewSpace Launchpad.

Learn more at: www.newspacenexus.org

We are highlighting New Mexico’s 9 certified business incubators, the places where ideas and businesses grow. Today in our spotlight is on NewSpace Nexus!

NewSpace Nexus is a launchpad for space companies moving from momentum to market. It supports post-startup space companies that have demonstrated momentum with government customers or investors, helping them progress from concept to product to sales.

Participants benefit from tailored navigation plans that connect them to critical resources across the space ecosystem, including workforce development opportunities, while gaining access to shared facilities, labs, and advanced equipment at co-innovation spaces like the NewSpace Launchpad.

Learn more at: www.newspacenexus.org

For 75 years, @buenofoods has brought family, flavor and tradition to tables across New Mexico and beyond.
Economic Development celebrates your success and is grateful to play a small part in your story. Thank you for feeding generations of New Mexicans, creating jobs and building a rich legacy that continues to grow.
Congratulations on 75 years, and many more to come! Read more about the Baca family and Bueno Foods at the link in our bio.

It’s National Bike to Work Week and Bike Month, and our economic development team is representing! With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, growing investment in biking infrastructure and incredible terrain, New Mexico is a great place to ride.

Albuquerque continues to attract international interest as a hub for business growth and collaboration. Our team welcomed a delegation from Ghana to Albuquerque, coordinated through NMexus Center, to share ideas on economic development and partnership opportunities.

Today, our Food, Hunger and Agriculture Program welcomed partners from Michigan, Illinois and New Mexico for a multi-state peer learning exchange focused on local food purchasing systems, approved supplier strategies and strengthening regional food economies.

Over the next two days, participants will move beyond high-level discussions and into the operational realities of implementation — including interagency coordination, supplier program design, evaluation metrics and long-term sustainability.

We’re especially grateful to the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association for helping convene this exchange and create space for shared learning among states navigating similar opportunities and challenges.

These conversations help advance practical solutions that support farmers, expand institutional market access and strengthen resilient regional food systems nationwide.

Did you know New Mexico is home to 9 certified business incubators? We’re spotlighting each one in a new series highlighting the places where ideas and businesses grow. Next up: the Navajo Technical University (NTU) Innovation Center.

As a hub for entrepreneurship, culture, and community growth, the NTU Innovation Center serves the Navajo Nation and the greater Gallup region.

Through affordable space for startups, hands-on workshops, access to critical resources, conference facilities, and cultural arts programming, the Innovation Center responds directly to community needs while supporting emerging entrepreneurs. Its unique environment promotes sustainability, leadership, and long-term success for resident clients and local professionals alike.

Learn more at: https://innovate.navajotech.edu/

Did you know New Mexico is home to 9 certified business incubators? We’re spotlighting each one in a new series highlighting the places where ideas and businesses grow. Next up: the Navajo Technical University (NTU) Innovation Center.

As a hub for entrepreneurship, culture, and community growth, the NTU Innovation Center serves the Navajo Nation and the greater Gallup region.

Through affordable space for startups, hands-on workshops, access to critical resources, conference facilities, and cultural arts programming, the Innovation Center responds directly to community needs while supporting emerging entrepreneurs. Its unique environment promotes sustainability, leadership, and long-term success for resident clients and local professionals alike.

Learn more at: https://innovate.navajotech.edu/

Our Creative Industries Division awarded nearly $245,000 to 10 creative businesses across the state to help expand operations, strengthen capacity and support long-term success.
One awardee, Light Art Space in Silver City (pictured in this post), received nearly $25,000 to install a new HVAC system that will allow for year-round workshops, lectures and exhibitions. Check out all the awardees and learn more at edd.newmexico.gov/news

Our Creative Industries Division awarded nearly $245,000 to 10 creative businesses across the state to help expand operations, strengthen capacity and support long-term success.
One awardee, Light Art Space in Silver City (pictured in this post), received nearly $25,000 to install a new HVAC system that will allow for year-round workshops, lectures and exhibitions. Check out all the awardees and learn more at edd.newmexico.gov/news

New Mexico-based advanced energy start-ups: You're invited to prove your technology with one of the nation's most innovative electric co-ops!

The Innovation Bridge Program powered by UNM-Taos Hive provides a unique opportunity to pilot solutions for rural grid modernization with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, enabling startups to move from lab to real-world deployment.

Learn more at: taoshive.com/innovationbridge

Did you know New Mexico is home to 9 certified business incubators?
We’re launching a new series to spotlight the places helping ideas and businesses grow. First up: the Enterprise Center at San Juan College.

For more than 25 years, it has powered innovation in the Four Corner, supporting founders, small business owners, Tribal entrepreneurs, students, and makers as they turn ideas into real businesses.

Through incubation, mentorship, and hands-on support, the Center helps entrepreneurs move from concept to growth. With makerspace access and co-located partners offering advising, funding connections, and technical assistance, it’s built to move ideas forward.

Learn more at: sanjuancollege.edu/enterprise-center

Did you know New Mexico is home to 9 certified business incubators?
We’re launching a new series to spotlight the places helping ideas and businesses grow. First up: the Enterprise Center at San Juan College.

For more than 25 years, it has powered innovation in the Four Corner, supporting founders, small business owners, Tribal entrepreneurs, students, and makers as they turn ideas into real businesses.

Through incubation, mentorship, and hands-on support, the Center helps entrepreneurs move from concept to growth. With makerspace access and co-located partners offering advising, funding connections, and technical assistance, it’s built to move ideas forward.

Learn more at: sanjuancollege.edu/enterprise-center

Did you know New Mexico is home to 9 certified business incubators?
We’re launching a new series to spotlight the places helping ideas and businesses grow. First up: the Enterprise Center at San Juan College.

For more than 25 years, it has powered innovation in the Four Corner, supporting founders, small business owners, Tribal entrepreneurs, students, and makers as they turn ideas into real businesses.

Through incubation, mentorship, and hands-on support, the Center helps entrepreneurs move from concept to growth. With makerspace access and co-located partners offering advising, funding connections, and technical assistance, it’s built to move ideas forward.

Learn more at: sanjuancollege.edu/enterprise-center

Did you know New Mexico is home to 9 certified business incubators?
We’re launching a new series to spotlight the places helping ideas and businesses grow. First up: the Enterprise Center at San Juan College.

For more than 25 years, it has powered innovation in the Four Corner, supporting founders, small business owners, Tribal entrepreneurs, students, and makers as they turn ideas into real businesses.

Through incubation, mentorship, and hands-on support, the Center helps entrepreneurs move from concept to growth. With makerspace access and co-located partners offering advising, funding connections, and technical assistance, it’s built to move ideas forward.

Learn more at: sanjuancollege.edu/enterprise-center