New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award

Apply for the New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award, offering up to $200,000 in funding for early-stage quantum and advanced technology companies. Home Grants New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award The New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award (NMQTA) is a competitive, state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive funds to early-stage companies working in quantum and quantum-enabling technologies that are located in New Mexico or are in the process of establishing a presence in New Mexico. Through this award, the New Mexico Economic Development Department ultimately seeks to support the growth or relocation of quantum technology companies in New Mexico to expand our economic base through business support and fostering the creation of new tech sector jobs. The Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) seeks to make awards of up to $200,000 each to eligible companies. Eligibility Eligible applicants must: Must have a company formed that has received a previous form of outside funding Must affirm their ability to establish a company presence in New Mexico during the grant period of performance – company presence in New Mexico includes having a NM Business Tax Identification Number (BTIN) (previously CRS Tax ID Number), a physical NM address, EIN number, and employees physically present and working in New Mexico Must agree to maintain a company presence in New Mexico (including a physical space and at least one employee physically present in New Mexico) for two years post award TIO will be accepting applications on a rolling basis now through April 30, 2026 at 5pm MDT . We hosted an informational webinar on March 5, 2026, at 1pm MST. A recording will be shared once it becomes available. For more information email Mark Gilboard, TIO Sr. Economic Development Coordinator at [email protected] or Esteban Martinez, TIO Sr. Economic Development Coordinator at [email protected] .  Watch the informational webinar  FY26 Grant Manual The QTA Grant Manual was updated on 3/5/26 to reflect changes to language around eligible technologies.  Apply Now

The Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) seeks to make awards of up to $200,000 each to eligible companies. Eligibility