About Northern New Mexico Connect

Link to thermasun PageThermaSun Inc., one of NNMConnect's Success Stories; image by Bill Stengel

Northern New Mexico Connect is the principal economic development investment of Los Alamos National Security LLC and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Our collection of coaching, networking, research, technical assistance and investment activities help businesses reach the next level of success and create an entrepreneurial culture in northern New Mexico.

We work with entrepreneurs and companies in diverse industry sectors and at various stages of development. Our clients distinguish themselves through their willingness to try new approaches—to innovate—and to be leaders and trailblazers—pioneers.

Fueled by LANS and LANL, in partnership with the RDC

What's New

 
Download the Northern New Mexico Connect 2009 Annual Report

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Pioneers of Innovation

pioneer: leading the way; trailblazing                                            
innovation: a new idea, method or device

2009 Venture Acceleration Fund Award Winners
In August 2009, four Northern New Mexico companies were awarded approximately $100,000 each from Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Venture Acceleration Fund (VAF), an initiative of Northern New Mexico Connect. VAF invests in creating and growing Northern New Mexico businesses that have an association with LANL technology or expertise. It funds up to $100,000 per project to businesses that use technology for commercial applications with market demand. Use of VAF awards includes activities such as proof of concept, prototyping, product engineering, customer acquisition and market validation.


Read our stories

Adaptive Radio Technologies, Los Alamos
Mesa Tech International, Santa Fe
New Mexico Virtualization, LLC, Los Alamos
ThermaSun, Taos

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Coaching and networking for small businesses and entrepreneurs

Market Intelligence
Market research for small businesses and entrepreneurs

New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program

Solving small business challenges through laboratory expertise

Springboard

Expert coaching for companies facing a strategic decision

Venture Acceleration Fund

Investments in commercialization and start-ups based on LANL technology or expertise

Networking and Education
Events and partnerships