Our Companies
From resident startups to graduates building across New Mexico — explore the companies that have called SFBI home.
A Santa Fe-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that enhances the lives of children and adults with disabilities through year-round adaptive recreation. Programs include skiing and snowboarding at Ski Santa Fe, rock climbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, river rafting, archery, and fishing — operating at locations across New Mexico and serving participants from youth through veterans.
An IT services company providing comprehensive technology solutions to local governments, public schools, charter schools, nonprofits, and local businesses. Services include system administration, infrastructure management, 24/7 support, IT service management, and CJIS- and HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. CivTech emerged from the merger of two established IT providers — Televon and Community Tech Solutions.
Develops precision-designed, non-GMO therapeutic products that cure diseases in plants, animals, and humans by targeting and clearing the root cause of infection. Current pipeline includes treatments for Xylella fastidiosa in grapes, citrus, almonds, and olives; Huanglongbing (HLB) in citrus; COVID-19; and Alzheimer's Disease. Products are delivered via exosomes — host-derived vesicles that encapsulate therapeutic genes without genetic modification. Backed by $10 million in federal and industry funding, Diverse Vitality's plant disease treatments are the most advanced in the pipeline, with EPA approval targeted within two years.
A community-based organization founded in 2001 that trains and supports youth and community leaders working to advance social, environmental, and climate justice in northern New Mexico. Programs include youth climate action, food justice, and the Santa Fe Mutual Aid Network.
A full-service cleaning company that leverages eco-friendly, non-toxic products and processes for residential and commercial clients throughout Santa Fe and beyond.
What we learned is that starting a business takes bravery. And it goes a lot better when you have a strategy and leverage SFBI and its partners like WESST. It doesn't take a lot of extra expense to design a strategy for yourself, but it really pays off on the revenue side of the equation.— Olivia Najera, Owner — Green Choice Cleaning
Manufactures high-power capacitor assemblies for X-ray and electron beam applications, serving research, defense, and industrial clients requiring precision pulsed power solutions.
Developing a next-generation biomolecular drug delivery platform that allows drug developers to accelerate products to market by reducing the obstacles and risks associated with traditional drug delivery systems.
For any startup, capital is precious. SFBI enables us to have the technically superior space we need while equipping us to keep more of our capital as we endeavor to scale, grow, and mature.— Paul Laur, COO — Mercury Bio
Develops technology for producing large quantities of isotopically-enriched material needed for advanced fission and fusion nuclear power applications.
As a serial entrepreneur, I've been around SFBI since around 2000 and have found the organization to bend over backwards for my start-up companies. It's a rare commodity for our region.— John W. Elling, CEO — Molten Salt Solutions
A nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving human health and nutrition through genomics and bioinformatics. NCGR partners with government, industry, and academia to drive biological discovery across all kingdoms of life, with expertise in experimental design, computation, and data integration.
NCGR is proud to join the Santa Fe Business Incubator community and contribute our expertise in genomics and computational biology to a growing network of technology leaders. As a research institute, we see tremendous potential in aligning cutting-edge science with entrepreneurial energy. Together with our colleagues at SFBI, we can accelerate innovation, cultivate scientific talent, and strengthen Santa Fe's position as a hub for high-impact bioscience and data-driven discovery.— Callum Bell, CEO — National Center for Genome Resources
A growing professional services firm providing business consulting and advisory support, based at SFBI's centrally located campus in Santa Fe.
As a new business, Nava & Associates has greatly benefited from being part of the Santa Fe Business Incubator. The centrally located workspace provides a professional environment for meeting with clients and conducting business, but the greatest value has been the people. SFBI has created opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, and resource partners who are willing to share their experiences and support one another's success. Those relationships are invaluable to a growing company. We also appreciate the training, mentoring, and business development resources available through SFBI and look forward to taking advantage of even more of these opportunities as our business grows. The Incubator is helping us build a stronger foundation and accelerate our development in ways that would be difficult to accomplish alone.— Ken Nava, Managing Member — Nava & Associates, LLC
Enables scientific and research teams to view and analyze large, complex data sets in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), making advanced data visualization accessible to research organizations worldwide.
Developed Perf-Alert®, a surgical monitoring system that detects bowel perforations during laparoscopic procedures — addressing one of the most serious and underdetected complications in minimally invasive surgery.
SFBI has been an important part of Sentiré's growth in New Mexico, providing not only the space we needed to build our company, but also connections and support to help us progress toward commercialization.— Dave Krasne, CEO — Sentire Medical Systems
Designs and implements custom smart controller, IoT, and embedded systems for industrial, scientific, and creative applications. SolutionFox delivers tailored solutions for remote monitoring, real-time data access, and automated control, leveraging a diverse technology stack to bring unique client visions to life.
Provides affordable tax preparation services to low- and middle-income individuals and families in Santa Fe, with a focus on helping clients claim New Mexico Low Income Property Tax rebates and other credits.
The support that we have received from SFBI has exceeded our expectations. The staff goes above and beyond, and they are constantly innovating and coming up with new ways to support their clients. In our case specifically, we get a lot of visitors. Carl, Lisa and team built a custom app to streamline the check-in process. This has proved to be invaluable for both us and our visitors. Partnering with SFBI has been one of the best business decisions that we have made.— Caroline Kolbe — Tax Help Santa Fe
A life science instrumentation company offering modular, customizable laboratory systems that disrupt traditional manufacturer-consumer relationships — giving research teams greater flexibility and control over their instrumentation.
From tax preparation and accounting to bookkeeping and management consulting, Phoenix provides comprehensive financial support under one roof. A boutique approach allows them to tailor a combination of services to each client's unique path and priorities.
I am so grateful I found the Incubator. Office space seemed impossible in the first year of business in the Santa Fe market. Renting space in a beautiful building full of plants and useful conference rooms has made meeting with clients so much easier. Having access to this space helps to legitimize brand-new businesses. I also feel part of a community of smart people doing interesting things. The networking and collaboration potential is exciting. The Incubator has met so many of my first year business needs.— Navina Marks — Phoenix Tax and Business Solutions
New Mexico State University's technology commercialization and economic development center, co-located at SFBI. Arrowhead supports startups and researchers in commercializing technologies from NMSU and New Mexico's national laboratories through the LAUNCH program and related initiatives.
The Santa Fe Business Incubator is a Core Partner of the Santa Fe Small Business Navigator Program. It has become the home base for the majority of Navigator programming for small businesses. Additionally, the resources SFBI is able to provide for Navigator's small business owners is invaluable. These resources range from product development to community ecosystem building.— Caroline Lee, Program Manager — Arrowhead Center, NMSU
The Santa Fe Green Chamber of Commerce brings together businesses, leaders, and neighbors to invest in Santa Fe's future through a triple bottom line philosophy — social equity, environmental preservation, and economic prosperity. When all three are pursued together, the whole community benefits. The Green Chamber works to leverage Santa Fe's unique assets to build a model of sustainable growth that reaches beyond the region.
SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit network of volunteer business mentors co-located at SFBI, offering free and confidential mentoring, workshops, and resources to entrepreneurs at every stage. The Santa Fe chapter connects local founders with experienced advisors across every industry and function.
The Santa Fe Business Incubator has been a valued partner to SCORE Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico. Having a professional office and meeting space within SFBI enhances our credibility and provides opportunities to collaborate with organizations that share our mission of supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Their partnership and ongoing support have strengthened our ability to provide mentoring, education, and resources to the small business community.— Cheryl Ancell, SCORE Lead Volunteer
A venture capital firm co-located at SFBI focused on building early-stage medtech, biotech, and healthtech companies in New Mexico and the Southwest. Tramway invests at the intersection of physical sciences, information technology, and healthcare, with a portfolio of seven companies and an active third fund targeting $40 million.
For over three decades, WESST has provided training, consulting, incubation, and lending to help New Mexicans start and grow businesses. Co-located at SFBI, WESST goes beyond traditional services to meet the needs of its communities — supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural business owners, and addressing critical social challenges like the childcare crisis through small business development.
Designs, invents, and tests customized technologies for single-cell analyses by flow cytometry and cell sorting, and develops point-of-care diagnostic devices for use in physician offices and the field.
Starting a company can be a lonely process with many unforeseen circumstances. It helps to have the resources and advice of a business incubator like SFBI. It also gives you the important opportunity to interact with other entrepreneurs to help each other. When there is little money you can trade expertise and help each other in an entrepreneur subterranean economy trading services for services.— Dr. James Leary, CEO — Aurora Life Technologies
Improves the quality of new home construction without sacrificing style, performance, or a commitment to carbon reduction. Designs high-performance buildings that are built by people who can afford to live in them.
Whenever I have a question — manufacturing or otherwise — no matter how obscure, the answer at SFBI is always "I'll find you someone within an hour or 24 hours." Within that time, I have a highly qualified, skilled person giving me answers. You don't have to fight for this kind of attention and it always results in great outcomes, connections, knowledge and recommendations. It's supportive and delightful.— Edie Dillman, CEO — B.Public
Developer of the first Hard Kombucha and Kombucha Beer produced in the Southwest, created in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory. An award-winning, hand-crafted hard kombucha brand built from New Mexico.
I was 28 when I started this, and SFBI was the perfect place for me. I would tell any young person who wants to start a business to go to SFBI. They are a supportive, nurturing place for innovative young people. They have the skills to vet ideas without being discouraging, and they will go the extra mile to ensure you succeed.— Ayla Bystrom-Williams, Founder & CEO — Honeymoon Brewery
Heating, cooling, boiler, and commercial refrigeration installation and service for commercial and residential clients throughout Santa Fe.
How do you treat a baby? With nothing but love, and that's how I've always felt with the SFBI staff. SFBI is effective at getting questions answered and providing relevant advice in a timely manner. The SFBI network is invaluable, and the staff is always willing to pull out their contacts to connect us to new resources or find answers and help for us.— Hector Mendoza, CEO — Husky Refrigeration
High-technology corporation providing full IT and telecommunications network infrastructure design, procurement, implementation, maintenance, and training to commercial, educational, and government clients across New Mexico and beyond.
SFBI gave me what I need to give back to my community. I was born and raised in northern New Mexico by a single mom who had four kids. It gives me both pride and satisfaction to employ people here and have an impact on their lives. I have project managers and network engineers who make up to $100,000 annually. We're impacting the community.— Kareem Edwards, President — ITConnect
Research and development company performing contract R&D for private and public institutions, including the U.S. Department of Energy, with a focus on accelerating the commercialization of fusion energy technology.
I wish I had learned about SFBI 14 years ago before starting my first business. Working there was pivotal to opening up the entire, rich ecosystem of scientists and labs in New Mexico to the work we do.— Dr. Simon Woodruff, CEO — Woodruff Scientific