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Oct 15, 2024 · Economic Development New Mexico

RFP announced for science and technology startup assistance

Proposals due by Nov 7

Contact: Bruce Krasnow

B ruce.Krasnow@edd.nm.gov

(505) 795-0119

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

October 15, 2024

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

Cabinet Secretary-Designate Rob Black

Deputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac Romero

OSST Director Nora Meyers Sackett

State Launches RFP for Science and Technology Startup Assistance

Proposals due Nov 7, pre-proposal conference Oct 25

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Office of Strategy, Science & Technology launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for contractors to provide sector-specific business assistance in the department’s priority science and technology sectors.

The RFP, launched on October 15, 2024, solicits proposals to establish five contracts with individuals or organizations to provide tailored business assistance and one-on-one direct hours of support for businesses in the sectors of advanced computing, advanced energy, aerospace, bioscience, and water technologies.

Through the Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST), the Economic Development Department works to support the development and growth of technology-based industries in New Mexico that are derived from the state’s technological strengths and provide a commercial advantage. OSST works to connect New Mexico's innovation infrastructure to the commercial market and to encourage and enable the startup, growth, and relocation of science-based and technology-based industries in and to New Mexico. The contractors selected through this RFP will work with OSST to support New Mexico startups with business development, funding opportunities, and general sector growth.

Proposals are due on November 7, 2024 . A pre-proposal conference will be held on October 25, 2024. Interested parties should consult the RFP document for all relevant information at edd.newmexico.gov/about-us/public-notices.

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The Office of Strategy, Science and Technology (OSST) strives to connect New Mexico’s innovation infrastructure to the commercial market. Learn more at EDD.newmexico.gov/OSST .

EDD’s mission is to improve the lives of New Mexico families by increasing economic opportunities and providing a place for businesses to thrive. EDD’s programs contribute directly to this mission by training our workforce, providing infrastructure that supports business growth, and helping every community create a thriving economy.

New Mexico Economic Development Department

EDD.NewMexico.gov

New Mexico Economic Development Department | 1100 South St. Francis Dr Joseph M. Montoya Building | Santa Fe, NM 87505-4147 US

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