NM-LEEP News:
The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM-LEEP) annual application cycle is open until April 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
NM-LEEP matches entrepreneurs with seed capital, a large network of mentors, customers, and investors and the unique expertise and resources of Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos) and Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia).
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), New Mexico LEEP provides a tailored business curriculum, technical support, and unique national lab expertise and facilities with the goal of commercializing critical deeptech innovations that impact our national security in the clean energy, biotech, advanced materials, AI and advanced computing, and space sectors.
Every year, a cohort of entrepreneurs are recruited from around the country.
For two years, participants will be embedded in the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) research ecosystem, where DOE/NNSA provides funding, access to Los Alamos and Sandia national labs, and a program of intensive mentorship, tailored business development and networking.
To learn more about the program and to apply, click here.
NM-LEEP Fellow Spotlights:
Kristina Trujillo
Kristina Trujillo from T-Neuro Pharma was recently named “one of ten companies in New Mexico to watch” by the Albuquerque Business Journal. This is an annual list of the top up and coming businesses in the state.
Space Kinetic recently secured a letter of support from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for its novel space logistics platform, which is the first step toward collaboration.
“We’re excited about working more closely with AFRL so that we can adapt our technology to meet their most urgent needs. We see opportunities on the horizon for joint testing and demonstrations,” Scott Ziegler said, Co-founder of Space Kinetic and New Mexico LEEP Fellow.
Yun Li, founder of Filtravate Inc, recently met with a multi-billion dollar filtration company that is looking for innovative and disruptive filtration technology to expand their life science products. “There is a possible partnership with this company that would help us by testing our new materials,” Li said. Li also attended the BioProcess International West Conference in San Diego recently to network with industry professionals.
Srikanth Kodeboyina of Blue Eye Soft was approved for $135,000 in funding from the State of New Mexico for the Job Incentive Training Program (JTIP). These state funds will be used to hire four new positions within Blue Eye Soft. The company also received formal confirmation for a facility clearance that expands the company’s opportunities to pursue additional federal contracts.
Cliff Chan of OAM Photonics presented at the Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase this month, receiving feedback from a panel of experienced investors. He also has been invited to the LEEP Demo Day in Chicago to present with other LEEP innovators participating in the sister programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and National Renewable Energy Laboratory.