Application & Selection Overview

An application or product idea that fits into one or more of our 4 technology areas: advanced materials, AI & advanced computing, biotechnology or space systems.
An initial identification that Los Alamos National Laboratory has expertise to support your technology development.
Intention to transition your technology into a product.
Early customer discovery and interest in your solution.
Ability to commit to the NM LEEP program for two years.
Relocate to New Mexico for at least the program duration.

The following eligibility requirements must be met to apply. NM LEEP Innovator Fellows must:
- Be a US Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident at the time of application and throughout the duration of the program.
- Relocate to Northern New Mexico for the duration of the program.
- Declare affiliations of Triad, LLC’s partner institutions: Battelle Memorial Institute, University of California, and Texas A&M University system.

April 15: Applications Close.
June 1-July 17: Virtual Interviews. Applicants are interviewed by a panel of staff, advisors and subject matter experts. Semi-finalists will be notified by July 2, 2021.
June 27-July 2: Alignment Workshop/Semi-Finals. Selected applicants are paired with Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers to determine synergy for collaboration.
August 29-30: Final Pitches. Finalists present to the New Mexico LEEP Strategic Leadership Council and other reviewers for final selection of the New Mexico LEEP Fellows.
Fall: New Mexico LEEP cohort announced.
Winter: New Mexico LEEP Fellows onboard in northern New Mexico.

Applications Open March 1, 2022

Webinar

2021 New Mexico LEEP Informational Webinar. Click here to view the webinar [+]. The webinar covered:

The mission of the program – including the types of technology, products and applications that best fit within the program;
Working with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) – the capabilities, expertise, and resources innovators can tap and key things you need to know about working with the LANL;
The components of the two year program and what it covers;
The application and selection process;
Living and working in northern New Mexico.