New Mexico Economic Development Department

Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program now accepting applications  New round of advanced energy grants open until Feb 6.      SANTA FE, N.M. — Applications are now being accepted for the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program from the New Mexico Economic Development Department.      The New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive funds to New Mexico small businesses for advanced energy innovation and commercialization research and development. The grant funding will assist early-stage companies developing a unique product with strong growth potential. Selected proposals will be awarded between $250,000 and $1,000,000. Applications are due February 6, 2025, at 5 PM MST.     The funding provided through the New Mexico Advanced Energy Award (NMAEA) Pilot Program is intended to further the development of innovation and commercialization of advanced energy products or services while assisting companies in continuing to do business in New Mexico. Eligible proposals will demonstrate the potential to develop a unique product or service in the advanced energy field, commonly defined as technology and innovation that makes energy use cleaner, safer, more secure, and more reliable.   This is the second consecutive round of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program following the program’s launch in fiscal year 2024. In this inaugural round, the state awarded $3.4 million in grant funds to seven New Mexico companies: Flow Aluminum, GridFlow, Hydrosonics, Pajarito Powder, Sigma Advanced Technologies, TS-Nano, and UbiQD.    An informational webinar on the program will be held on January 15, 2025, at 1 PM MST — attendees can register for the webinar online.. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend and review the grant manual in advance. To apply, visit the Advanced Energy Award webpage.  Congrats to New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions on this great new branding campaign!

We couldn't be prouder of all our hard-working businesses in the outdoor rec AND the film industry - not to mention our own NM Outdoor Recreation Division and NM Film Office. Let's keep it growing! #NMEcon #NMJobs #NMOutside #NMFilm https://lnkd.in/ghjFj_QJ

NMNWSE invites middle school and high school young women in Albuquerque and surrounding communities to attend a one day conference with hands-on technical career workshops designed to help students explore STEM career options. Lunch and morning snacks will be provided to all. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePfBeuek

Happy Monday! How did you #GetOutside and unwind over weekend? Let us know in the comments! #ORD #NMORD #NMOutside #OutdoorRec #NewMexico #NMTrue #CityOfRocks #CamperLife #ExploreMore

Had the privilege of joining Consul Pinzón of Albuquerque at the Consulate’s end-of-year thank-you celebration. The Mexican Consulate has been an unwavering ally in advancing programming through EDD and our JEDI Office, fostering equitable opportunities for underserved communities across New Mexico. Their commitment to collaboration and inclusion has been vital in creating lasting impact. Thank you to the Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque for your partnership and dedication to making New Mexico a place where all can thrive. We look forward to continuing this important work together in the years to come. #Partnership #CommunityImpact #JEDIInitiatives #EconomicDevelopment #NewMexico Tuvimos el privilegio de acompañar a la Cónsul Pinzón de México en Albuquerque en la celebración de fin de año de agradecimiento del Consulado. El Consulado de México ha sido un aliado inquebrantable en el avance de los programas de EDD y la Oficina JEDI, fomentando oportunidades equitativas para las comunidades desatendidas en todo Nuevo México. Su compromiso con la colaboración y la inclusión ha sido vital para crear un impacto duradero. Gracias al Consulado de México en Albuquerque por su constante colaboración y dedicación para hacer de Nuevo México un lugar donde todos puedan prosperar. Esperamos continuar este importante trabajo juntos.

📣Exciting national news for the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation industry! The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act passed in the Senate! This package of outdoor recreation policy will improve outdoor recreation access nationally. Read all about this monumental win for the outdoor rec industry here ➡️https://lnkd.in/gwrDcATJ Image credit: Outdoor Recreation Roundtable #NMORD #NMOutside #ORD #ORR #EXPLOREact #OutdoorRec #OutdoorPolicy #OutdoorRecNews

Exciting #infrastructure news as this proposed rail line to connect the Four Corners region of #NewMexico to BNSF’s Southern Transcon main line advances. https://bit.ly/4gllgL9

On Fridays we like to celebrate #EquityFundFriday by highlighting past and present Outdoor Equity Fund grant recipients! @TheSemillaProject's SemiYA! program is breaking barriers to outdoor access for BIPOC youth in New Mexico and connecting youth to career pipelines through no-cost programming that that combine land-based learning with healing and grounding practices, as well as curricula that reconnect youth to their identities, cultures, and each other. 🌄 SemiYA! empowers youth to advance from first-time climbers and hikers to certified guides and advocates for climate justice, fostering new voices and perspectives in outdoor spaces. ORD is honored to support their efforts to bring equitable access to the outdoors and to connect BIPOC youth to outdoor career pathways! #SemillaProject #OEF #EquityFund #OutdoorEquity #ORD #NMORD #OutdoorEquityFund #NewMexico #YouthProgram #OutdoorEducation #NMOutside #OutdoorAccess #YouthEmpowerment #OutdoorRec #YouthOutdoors

Congrats to Arrowhead Center. It's a testament to the great resources and science partnerships we have in NM. #NMEcon https://heyor.ca/BkZph3

Support small businesses - Nov 30 is Small Business Saturday and it's also a Tax Holiday in NM! Non-franchise small businesses can deduct qualifying sales under $500 from GRT.