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For site selectors and founders in deep tech

Where science becomes business.

Three national laboratories, purpose-built test ranges and a state that co-invests in deep tech. Build what’s next in New Mexico. [1]

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The short version

  • 3national laboratories in the ecosystem [1]
  • 2ndlargest sovereign wealth fund in the nation [1]
  • #1R&D spend intensity, per EDNM [1]
  • Freecollege tuition and childcare for your workforce [1]

Figures as published by Economic Development New Mexico.

Four sectors, built on real assets

New Mexico’s Science & Technology Roadmap focuses state investment where the research base and industry demand overlap. [2]

Quantum systems

Test the hardware where the physicists already are.

  • The Roadrunner Quantum Lab opened in Albuquerque’s Innovation District in September 2026, with a multi-node quantum network, dilution refrigerators, a quantum testbed and lab space for quantum information science. [3]
  • The state selected a quantum venture studio backed by $25 million in state support, with a Company and Founder-in-Residence program and a capital network for New Mexico quantum startups. [3]
  • New Mexico is part of the federally designated Elevate Quantum Tech Hub. [4]

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Advanced energy

Fusion, grid and hydrogen work, backed by two national labs.

  • The state’s S&T Roadmap names advanced energy technologies, including fusion and nuclear, hydrogen, geothermal and microgrids, as an existing growth area, and recommends a dedicated Advanced Energy Technologies industry center. [2]
  • Research base: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and the Air Force Research Laboratory, plus UNM, NMSU and New Mexico Tech. [2]
  • Early-stage companies can apply for the NM Advanced Energy Award through the Technology and Innovation Office. [8]

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Space

Room to launch, test and recover.

  • Spaceport America: 18,000 acres next to White Sands Missile Range, 6,000 square miles of restricted airspace and a 12,000-foot runway. [5]
  • It calls itself the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world; operators on site include Virgin Galactic, UP Aerospace, SpinLaunch and AeroVironment. [5]
  • The Roadmap targets suborbital launch platforms, satellite platforms and components, and aerospace testing and demonstration. [2]

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Aerospace & defense

Directed energy, test ranges and a cleared workforce.

  • The Roadmap’s Space, Aerospace & Defense Systems area covers directed energy systems, unmanned systems and remote sensing, and aerospace testing. [2]
  • The Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base anchors the state’s S&T ecosystem with Los Alamos and Sandia. [2]
  • The Roadmap recommends a Space, Aerospace & Defense Systems industry center to give companies one front door. [2]

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For site selectors

What goes on your shortlist memo

  • Training money. JTIP reimburses 50–75% of new-hire training wages at standard rates, up to 90% with add-ons, for up to six months. [6]
  • Deal-closing funds. LEDA supports land, building and infrastructure costs for qualifying economic-base projects. [7]
  • Test and launch space. 6,000 square miles of restricted airspace at Spaceport America. [5]
  • Lab partners. Los Alamos, Sandia and AFRL at Kirtland. [2]
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For founders

Build where the research already is

  • Shared quantum facility. Dilution refrigerators and a quantum testbed at Roadrunner Quantum Lab. [3]
  • Non-dilutive awards. NM Quantum Technologies Award and NM Advanced Energy Award through the Technology and Innovation Office. [8]
  • Venture support. A Company and Founder-in-Residence program and a capital network for New Mexico quantum startups. [3]

Straight answers

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Is New Mexico a good place for a quantum computing startup?

For hardware-heavy quantum companies, yes: Albuquerque’s Roadrunner Quantum Lab (opened September 2026) offers shared dilution refrigerators, a multi-node quantum network and testbed space, next to Sandia and Los Alamos, and a state-backed venture studio supports New Mexico quantum startups. [3]

What does New Mexico’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) pay for?

JTIP funds classroom and on-the-job training for newly created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses for up to six months, reimbursing 50–75% of trainee wages at standard rates and up to 90% with add-ons such as high-wage jobs or hiring veterans. [6]

What is Spaceport America?

A commercial spaceport in southern New Mexico on 18,000 acres next to White Sands Missile Range, with 6,000 square miles of restricted airspace and a 12,000-foot runway. Operators include Virgin Galactic, UP Aerospace, SpinLaunch and AeroVironment. [5]

Which industries is New Mexico prioritizing?

The state’s S&T Roadmap names three existing growth areas, quantum systems and applications, advanced energy technologies, and space, aerospace and defense systems, plus two emerging areas: biosciences, and agriculture, water and ecosystem technology. [2]

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