The NM Bioscience Authority is growing a robust bioscience industry in New Mexico by connecting Research & Development, Tech Transfer, Investment, Entrepreneurs, and Workforce.
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What We Do
The mission of the NMBSA is to increase awareness and support for New Mexico’s bioscience sector by attracting capital investors, influencing policy and assisting in infrastructure and business development.
01. Community Readiness
The premiere program of the NMBSA is the Community Readiness Program, aims to assist municipalities or designated areas throughout the state to position themselves to attract bioscience businesses.
02. Funding
A priority goal of the NMBSA is to establish a Co-Investment Fund with the State of New Mexico. Co-investment partnerships with private investment firms would be focused on bioscience companies.
03. Researcher or Entrepreneur
The NMBSA facilitates the free flow of knowledge to enable cooperative research, and creates an environment conducive to growth, productiveness, and innovation.
04. Tech Transfer
Technology transfer stems from our prestigious research and technology facilities, including: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and Air Force Research Laboratory New Mexico.
05. Legislative
Through the establishment of State Bioscience Development Act in 2017, the New Mexico Bioscience Authority (NMBSA) was created, a public-private partnership.
06. Workforce Development
Bioscience jobs are sustainable and higher paying. The bioscience industry sector has been in growth mode for the past five years.
What’s Happening in New Mexico Biosciences
Tramway Venture Partners named early-stage VC firm of the year by industry voters
August 10, 2026
Albuquerque Business First
Albuquerque-based Tramway Venture Partners recently earned national recognition as Early-Stage VC Firm of the Year, an award Managing Partner Chris Japp said reflects not only the firm’s work but also the growing strength of New Mexico’s medtech sector.
Japp accepted the award at the 2026 MedTech World North America conference in May. He told Business First that the honor historically has gone to venture capital firms on the East or West coasts, where much of the industry’s activity is concentrated.
New Mexico bioscience delegation heads to San Diego to pitch the state
June 19, 2026
Albuquerque Business First
“BIO International gives us an opportunity to showcase the exceptional research, talent, entrepreneurial activity, and collaborative partnerships that are driving innovation across our state,” AREA President and CEO Chad Matheson said. “We are proud to represent New Mexico on the global stage and demonstrate why our state is an increasingly attractive destination for bioscience investment and growth,”
Bioscience authority launches internship pairing students with early-stage startups
April 14, 2026
Albuquerque Business First
After a pilot cohort, state public-private partnership New Mexico Bioscience Authority announced April 7 it is launching an internship program to help statewide bioscience startup companies.
The program pairs and sends bioscience and business students to early-stage startups across New Mexico, helping jumpstart their business operations as well as research and development.