State accepting applications for NM Quantum Technologies Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Chris Chaffin

Chris.Chaffin@edd.nm.gov

(505) 490-7962

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 26, 2026

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Cabinet Secretary Rob Black

Deputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac Romero

TIO Director Nora Meyers Sackett

State accepting applications for Quantum Technologies Award

SANTA FE — Early-stage quantum technology companies have until April 30 to apply for state grants worth up to $200,000 through a competitive program designed to grow New Mexico’s quantum sector and expand high-tech job creation statewide.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award, a state-funded grant program supporting early-stage companies working in quantum and quantum-enabling technologies.

Mesa Quantum, the program’s first-cycle awardee, used the state’s support to establish a New Mexico presence and to advance its laser technology in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories.

Eligible applicants must be for-profit companies that have previously secured outside funding. Companies headquartered in or outside the state are eligible; out-of-state companies must be authorized to do business in New Mexico, establish and maintain an in-state presence and use awarded funds to support New Mexico activities.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through April 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. MST .

An informational webinar on the program will be held on March 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. MST .

For more information, including webinar registration, grant guidelines and links to apply, visit edd.newmexico.gov/quantum-grants/ .

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