New Mexico Tech’s technology transfer office, Center for Technology Commercialization, secured a $100,000 grant from energy company Emera on Tuesday to help spur entrepreneurship at the institution and around New Mexico.
The cash will back internal pre-seed projects and encourage links between the university and the wider New Mexico startup ecosystem. The office also hopes to expand its engagement with university personnel and hold more intellectual property (IP) seminars.
Emera’s funding comes from a $5m economic development vehicle for New…