The UNM Tech Navigator Challenge is Back!
Transform existing technologies into products
Create a commercialization plan for an existing technology from one of our partners at the Air Force Research Lab and Sandia National Labs. A background in business is not necessary, your team will be given a mentor for guidance. Teams will create a pitch and pitch deck for your commercialization plan and present it to our panel of judges.
This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students of any New Mexico Higher Education Institution. Come with a team (at least two students) or we will assign you one at the kickoff event.
Academic credit available
Three (3) academic credit hours available for participating! Ask us how!
Email Rebecca Rodriguez at rjrodriguez@unm.edu with any questions.
Tech Navigator Challenge Awards
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $3,000
Apply Today
Applications will open in January 2023. Click below to register you and your team!
Apply for the UNM Tech Navigator Challenge!
Team Checklist
- Meet with your team
- Explore the technology
- Meet with your mentory
- Create a Pitch Deck
- Check Email for important updates
- Present on April 22, 2023
- Enjoy the Awards Luncheon
Tech Nav Challenge Support
General Questions
Rebecca Rodriguez: rjrodriguez@unm.edu
Sandia National Labs
David Kistin: dkistin@sandia.govMason Martinez: masmart@sandia.gov
Air Force Research Laboratory
Gabe Wilkinson: gabew@afrlnewmexico.com
Timeline
Competition Kickoff
Friday, March 24, 2023, 2 p.m.
Anderson School of Management
McKinnon Center for Management - Innovation Center (Room 1010)
Meet your team, connect with your mentor, and receive your technology.
Final Presentations
Friday, April 21, 2023, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Anderson School of Management
McKinnon Center for Management - Innovation Center (Room 1010)
Present your final pitch deck to the judges! Good Luck!
Awards Luncheon
Friday, April 21, 2023, noon-1 p.m.
Anderson School of Management
Jackson Student Center
Enjoy lunch and celebrate our student participants!