New Mexico LEEP 2024-Apply Today!
Application Deadline April 22, 2024, 11:59PM Mountain Time Zone
Informational Webinar: March 19, 2024, 3:00PM Mountain Time Zone: https://web.cvent.com/event/cddaf368-0857-4810-a25e-640503559c25/summary?locale=en-US
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-RPP-NMLEEP-2024
About New Mexico LEEP
The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM-LEEP) matches entrepreneurs with seed capital, a large network of mentors, customers, and investors and the unique expertise and resources of Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos) and Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia). Sponsored by the National Nuclear Security Administration, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratory in partnership with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation, Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer, National Institute of Standards and Technology – Manufacturing Extension Partnership and US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, New Mexico LEEP provides a tailored business curriculum, technical support, and unique national lab expertise and facilities with the goal of commercializing critical deeptech innovations that impact our national security in the clean energy, biotech, advanced materials, Al and advanced computing, and space sectors.
Every year, a cohort of entrepreneurs are recruited from around the country. For two years, you will be embedded in the Los Alamos National Laboratory research ecosystem, where DOE/NNSA provides funding, access to Los Alamos and Sandia national labs, and a program of intensive mentorship, tailored business development, and networking.
What will I be doing?
The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP) supports innovators addressing national security challenges. We match visionary technology innovators with seed capital, customers, investors, individualized training, and the unique and world-class expertise and resources of New Mexico’s national laboratories. With up to two years of non-dilutive funding, NM LEEP innovators have the opportunity to advance, test, and validate their technologies necessary to transition them into scalable products. NM LEEP offers fellows:
- A two-year collaboration to advance their technology with DOE National Laboratory researchers;
- Customized entrepreneurial training and,
- Connections to networks and business resources with potential strategic partners, investors, and customers.
Participant Benefits: Annual stipends range from $54,000 to $120,000, plus health insurance, travel reimbursement, and relocation allowance. Stipend rates are determined by NM LEEP officials, and are based on the candidate's academic and professional background.
Qualifications:
Qualifications for acceptance into the program:
- Candidate must be a US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) at the time of application and through the duration of the program.
- Candidate must have completed requirements for a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.
- Candidate must relocate to New Mexico for at least the duration of the 2-year program.
- Candidate must declare affiliations with:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory, or Triad, LLC’s partner institutions: Battelle Memorial Institute, University of California, and Texas A&M University system; and
- Sandia National Laboratories, or National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (NTESS) partners institution: Federal Manufacturing and Technologies (FM&T), Northrop Grumman Corporation and its affiliates, Universities Research Association (URA) and its member institutions, Longenecker and Associates and Sandia Technical Partners (STP) and its member companies
Program Website: https://nmleep.com/
Questions? Email nmleep@lanl.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-RPP-NMLEEP-2024] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.
