# NM FAST Offers Startup Travel Stipends

NM FAST is offering competitive, reimbursement-based travel stipends to eligible New Mexico startups that participated in its 2026 programming, helping them attend national SBIR/STTR conferences and connect with federal research-funding program managers. Applications are open through **February 28, 2027** and must be submitted at least four weeks before the relevant conference. Recipients must pay travel costs upfront and provide receipts and required documentation to receive reimbursement.

- Eligible startups can use the program to build relationships with federal SBIR/STTR program managers and pursue research-funding opportunities.
- Companies should plan around the reimbursement structure: cover travel expenses upfront and retain receipts and required documentation.
- Applications close **February 28, 2027**; applicants must apply at least four weeks before their conference.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD)
- New Mexico State University (NMSU)

### Sources
- [NM FAST launches travel stipend program for New Mexico startups at SBIR/STTR conferences](https://newsroom.nmsu.edu/news/nm-fast-launches-travel-stipend-program-for-new-mexico-startups-at-sbir-sttr-conferences/s/a34ae2fe-738b-4d59-bdac-cead9e8f9f6d) - New Mexico State University