Unlocking Public Funding for Your Business: Grants, SBIR/STTR, and Local Funding Resources

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Hybrid: Zoom + FatPipe in ABQ

Registration


NM Angels and City of Albuquerque Economic Development Present:

Unlocking Public Funding for Your Business:

Grants, SBIR/STTR, & Local Funding Resources

Join this session to explore how grants, public funding, and local resources can help you grow your business. Hear directly from experts at the City of Albuquerque and NMSU’s Arrowhead Center on current funding programs, including SBIR/STTR opportunities. You’ll also learn about resources from NM APEX Accelerator, NM Angels, and FatPipe NM.

Featuring:

  • Ken Jackson, Business Advisor, City of Albuquerque Economic Development
An overview of the range of programs and resources available to entrepreneurs in Economic Development and across the City. 
  • John Waller, Program Manager, NMSU Arrowhead Center

The NM Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (NM FAST) at the Arrowhead center is dedicated to supporting small businesses applying for SBIR and STTR funding from the federal government. In this SBIR 101 presentation, we will provide an overview of what the SBIR/STTR program is, explain who is eligible to apply, recommend next steps to prepare your application, and suggest available resources to help guide you.

Bring your questions and ideas - audience involvement encouraged. 

In-person attendees: This is a brown-bag lunch event, so please bring your own lunch; sparkling water will be provided. 


Event is Free and Open to All - Please RSVP