University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Public University
Founded 1889
UNM is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in photonics, biomedical sciences, and defense technology.
$354.9M
R&D (FY2024)
41
US Patents (2025)
94
Disclosures (FY2025)
44
Licenses (FY2025)
7
Startups (FY2025)
$6.9M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 45.8%
Avg: 315.6
- Research spending (FY2024): $354.9M total, of which $6.9M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 41 (rank #52). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 94 invention disclosures, 63 patent applications, 44 licenses and options, 7 startups. UNM Rainforest Innovations
Research Focus Areas
Photonics & Optics
Laser technology and optical systems
Center for High Technology Materials
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and infectious disease research
School of Medicine
Defense Technology
Defense systems and cybersecurity
College of Engineering
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Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#52National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
UNM Rainforest Innovations
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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