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Chain Reaction: A Speed Networking Opportunity

Monday September 14, 2026 3:30-5:00 PM at Sandia Resort and Casino

Where One Conversation Can Change the Future of Your Company

Chain Reaction connects innovative companies with the organizations that can help move their business forward, including state agencies, investors, industry leaders, economic development organizations, and strategic partners. In just a few hours, you'll build relationships that often take months to develop through traditional networking and cold calling.


Held in conjunction with Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem, Chain Reaction is designed to help startups accelerate growth, explore opportunities in New Mexico, and connect with the people shaping the state's energy future.


Innovation takes more than a great idea. It takes the right introductions. Applications are open now. 


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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY

Key Details

Why Participate?

Chain Reaction is designed to help startups make meaningful connections with organizations that can support their next stage of growth. Participants may have the opportunity to:

  • Connect with state agencies and economic development organizations
  • Meet potential customers and pilot partners
  • Explore funding pathways and investor relationships
  • Build strategic partnerships
  • Learn about resources available to help companies launch, relocate, or expand in New Mexico

Rather than spending months identifying the right contacts and requesting introductions, Chain Reaction brings key players together in one place, creating opportunities that can accelerate your business.

How it Works

Once applications are received, our team will review each company and work to identify the organizations that may be most relevant to its business goals. Our objective is to create conversations that are meaningful and productive by introducing startups to partners aligned with their interests whenever possible. While participant interests and partner availability vary, and specific meetings cannot be guaranteed, every effort is made to facilitate valuable introductions.

Who Should Apply?

Chain Reaction is designed for innovative companies looking to grow within New Mexico's advanced energy ecosystem, including:

  • Early-stage startups
  • Growth-stage companies
  • Companies exploring expansion into New Mexico
  • Existing New Mexico startups
  • Entrepreneurs developing technologies related to supporting the future of energy

Why New Mexico?

The world's energy future is being built right now, and New Mexico is where it's all coming together.

 New Mexico is the nation's second-largest oil-producing state, home to the most productive geothermal power plant in the United States, and home to SunZia, the largest clean energy infrastructure project in American history. That unique combination has made the state one of the country's most exciting places to innovate across traditional energy, emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy. 

Chain Reaction provides a front door into that ecosystem by introducing startups to the organizations helping shape what's next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Breaking down barriers and making the opportunities available in New Mexico more accessible to startups and companies. Rather than spending months identifying the right contacts and requesting introductions, Chain Reaction brings key players together in one place, creating opportunities that can accelerate your business.  


You, or your company, should participate in Chain Reaction if you serve the energy industry and fit into one or more of the following:  

  • The company you represent fits within the standard definition of a startup, meaning a young company with strong growth potential and an innovation that has the potential to disrupt the marketplace. 
  • The company you represent has not previously operated in New Mexico and is actively seeking to establish operations in the state. 
  • You have a patent or technology in development that you can discuss in general terms without requiring a confidentiality agreement and are seeking assistance bringing it to market. 


Successfully transferring and scaling technology into the market is already challenging. Tapping into incentive programs, identifying and applying for funding, and navigating the regulatory environment all make the challenge even harder. By participating in Chain Reaction, you will have a chance to meet briefly with the leadership teams from various agencies and authorities. Even if you don’t have time to ask all of your questions, you will be able to share contact information and identify ways to follow up and continue the conversations.   


 No, conference registration is not required to participate in Chain Reaction, but preference will be given to applicants who are registered for Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem. 


Chain Reaction is a free curated networking opportunity


Chain Reaction is managed as a hybrid of speed dating and matchmaking. Before the event, we will review your application responses to curate an experience that is as valuable as possible. When you arrive, a facilitator will direct you to your starting table, where you will meet your first station. You will have five minutes to network and connect before rotating to your next station. This process will continue for the entire 90-minute duration. 


Details have been shared with your leadership team, but please feel free to contact us and we can provide additional information or coordinate your participation.


We would be happy to connect and determine if your organization is a good fit for Chain Reaction. Please contact us to get the conversation started.


No, all BAEE events require full conference registration, including receptions. 


Apply Today

The right introduction can change the trajectory of a company. If you are ready to build relationships with the organizations, leaders, and partners helping to shape New Mexico's advanced energy future, we invite you to apply for Chain Reaction. 

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