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The BioScience Center reports an Albuquerque site measuring 19,500 square feet, with ten wet laboratories totaling more than 3,000 square feet. New Mexico EDD’s 2026 startup-grant award list included Albuquerque’s Dash2 Labs, GridFlow, and TS-Nano, each listed for a $50,000 award. EDD described their respective technologies as an AI system for additive-manufacturing expertise, Sandia-licensed battery technology, and materials intended to prevent methane leaks. EDD stated that applications for the 2026 grant were closed when checked on October 2, 2026.
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The BioScience Center reports an Albuquerque site measuring 19,500 square feet, with ten wet laboratories totaling more than 3,000 square feet. New Mexico EDD’s 2026 startup-grant award list included Albuquerque’s Dash2 Labs, GridFlow, and TS-Nano, each listed for a $50,000 award. EDD described their respective technologies as an AI system for additive-manufacturing expertise, Sandia-licensed battery technology, and materials intended to prevent methane leaks. EDD stated that applications for the 2026 grant were closed when checked on October 2, 2026.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Albuquerque ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #215 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2022 | 91 to 100 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
27 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Albuquerque
Investors 16
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InvestorInvesting in seed-stage ventures in the Southwest.
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Venture studios 5
Venture studioCo-founding breakthrough deep-tech ventures.
Venture studioUnleashing youth potential to drive innovation.
Venture studioBringing laboratory technologies to market.
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Accelerators 4
AcceleratorEmpowering small businesses for government contracting.
AcceleratorAccelerating innovation in the space sector.
AcceleratorNurturing early-stage tech startups in New Mexico.
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Incubators 2
IncubatorNurturing biotech and life science startups.
IncubatorResources for starting and improving clothing lines.
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What the sources say about Albuquerque
UNM Rainforest Innovations says the collaboration showcased 135 regional innovations and repeatedly attracted investors including New Mexico Angels, Sun Mountain Capital, Crosslink Capital and Tramway.
Source: Innovate New Mexico Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Statewide Research CollaborationUNM Rainforest Innovations reported that Innovate New Mexico links three universities and three laboratories and held its 2026 showcase in Albuquerque.
Source: Innovate New Mexico Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Statewide Research CollaborationNMSBA’s 2024 report described year-round individual-project requests for New Mexico for-profit small businesses, subject to available funding.
Source: NMSBA Perspectives 2024 Annual ReportThe 2024 NMSBA report lists up to $20,000 in laboratory staff time for urban small businesses in Bernalillo or Santa Fe County.
Source: NMSBA Perspectives 2024 Annual ReportNMSBA’s 2024 report says the state and two national labs supported 248 businesses in 22 New Mexico counties with $4.66 million in laboratory resources.
Source: NMSBA Perspectives 2024 Annual ReportNew Mexico EDD describes the grant as a $25,000 to $50,000 program for New Mexico-headquartered technology businesses in four stated priority sectors.
Source: New Mexico Science and Technology Business Startup Grant
Questions about Albuquerque
How does Albuquerque rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #215 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Albuquerque?
16 investors based in Albuquerque have a profile here, including New Mexico Angels, Inc., Archetype and Verge Fund. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Albuquerque?
Yes. Albuquerque has 4 accelerators, 2 incubators and 5 venture studios on record, including New Mexico APEX Accelerator, The BioScience Center and Roadrunner Venture Studios.
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