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These robotics fellows are developing projects ranging from automated surgical devices to AI-powered agricultural robots...
14/02/2025

These robotics fellows are developing projects ranging from automated surgical devices to AI-powered agricultural robots. 🤖 They hope to put Nebraska on the map as a robotics innovation hub.

Learn more about their work: https://buff.ly/3QfrXne

Story by Ani Schutz.

Big win for one Omaha EdTech startup 🎉! Alpaca took home three awards at the Future of Education Technology Conference, ...
14/02/2025

Big win for one Omaha EdTech startup 🎉! Alpaca took home three awards at the Future of Education Technology Conference, including the Top EdTech Product Award. Their platform is making a real impact by addressing teachers' workplace needs.

Learn more about their recognition: https://buff.ly/4gBcfxm

Story by Ben Goeser.

Four Nebraska founders have been selected to join the Kansas City-based Pipeline Entrepreneurs network. They'll gain acc...
13/02/2025

Four Nebraska founders have been selected to join the Kansas City-based Pipeline Entrepreneurs network. They'll gain access to mentorship, resources and a community of innovators across the Midwest to help scale their startups.🌟

Learn more about the founders: https://buff.ly/41bb3fH

Story by Ani Schutz.

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entreprene...
13/02/2025

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Tom Chapman, Co-founder & CEO @ Peeq Pro.

Read the full interview: https://buff.ly/4gAaMav

NMotion is saying goodbye to two familiar faces around the Nebraska startup ecosystem. See what's next for the accelerat...
04/02/2025

NMotion is saying goodbye to two familiar faces around the Nebraska startup ecosystem. See what's next for the accelerator and both Managing Director Nate Clark and Program Manager Scott Kintner 🙌

https://buff.ly/42GO9xZ

Story by Ben Goeser.

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entreprene...
03/02/2025

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Josh DeMers, Program Manager @ The Combine / Invest Nebraska!

Read the full interview 👉https://buff.ly/4hp268i

NaviSavi is a travel tech startup based in founder Sally Bunnell’s hometown of Oxford, Nebraska. Read the story on SPN t...
01/02/2025

NaviSavi is a travel tech startup based in founder Sally Bunnell’s hometown of Oxford, Nebraska. Read the story on SPN to learn how the startup grew from small-town roots to worldwide acclaim: https://buff.ly/3Embx9N

Story by Ben Goeser.

BIPOC entrepreneurs based in Nebraska and Iowa are invited to submit their applications for the Pitch Black 2025 competi...
31/01/2025

BIPOC entrepreneurs based in Nebraska and Iowa are invited to submit their applications for the Pitch Black 2025 competition before the upcoming February 7 deadline. Finalists will have the chance to win up to $15,000 in addition to coaching and resources provided by the Midlands African Chamber. Apply before Feb. 7! Don’t miss this opportunity: https://buff.ly/3PVBFeh

The Greater Omaha Chamber’s new “A Greater Omaha” plan outlines a three-year strategy to boost job creation, attract top...
31/01/2025

The Greater Omaha Chamber’s new “A Greater Omaha” plan outlines a three-year strategy to boost job creation, attract top talent and enhance quality of life. Read the story on SPN to discover the three step plan: https://buff.ly/40wPuog

Story by Ani Schutz.

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entreprene...
28/01/2025

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Stacy Dam, Co-founder & CEO @ Set Your Sites. Read the full interview here: https://buff.ly/4hufAPw

Kiewit Luminarium has announced Mathew Sinclair as its new CEO who will lead the Omaha STEM museum into its next chapter...
26/01/2025

Kiewit Luminarium has announced Mathew Sinclair as its new CEO who will lead the Omaha STEM museum into its next chapter. Read more about the transition: https://buff.ly/3WB0aRv

Story by Ani Schutz.

What if you could turn a college idea into a thriving business before graduation? The Engler Enterprise Financing Progra...
26/01/2025

What if you could turn a college idea into a thriving business before graduation? The Engler Enterprise Financing Program provides low-interest loans and hands-on business training for UNL students. The initiative helps young entrepreneurs bring their dreams to life. Read more about the new program: https://buff.ly/4h9bkVR

Story by Ani Schutz.

No More Empty Pots’ Cups Cafe has found its new home, bringing coffee and community impact to the area. ☕️Dive into how ...
20/01/2025

No More Empty Pots’ Cups Cafe has found its new home, bringing coffee and community impact to the area. ☕️
Dive into how this cafe is serving more than just coffee—read the full story here: https://buff.ly/42gsxrZ

Story and photo by Ani Schutz.

🚀T ech Nebraska is rallying stakeholders to drive innovation by supporting key legislative action in the 109th Nebraska ...
17/01/2025

🚀T ech Nebraska is rallying stakeholders to drive innovation by supporting key legislative action in the 109th Nebraska Unicameral Session. Discover how tech leaders and policymakers are planing a pro-gro wth future for the state.
Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/40EtqsU

Story and photo by Ani Schutz.

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entreprene...
13/01/2025

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Jasmin McGinnis, Founder & CEO @ Cup of Coa Inc. / Co-owner @ Barista’s Daily Grind: https://buff.ly/3WeNdws

New year, new events! Check out this guide to weekly and monthly events for the startup community around Nebraska: https...
12/01/2025

New year, new events! Check out this guide to weekly and monthly events for the startup community around Nebraska: https://buff.ly/40uA6d9

Take a look back at the stories you loved the most in 2024. From new investments to startup expansions and one-of-a-kind...
10/01/2025

Take a look back at the stories you loved the most in 2024. From new investments to startup expansions and one-of-a-kind innovators, these are last year's highlights 🌾 🚀
See the full list https://buff.ly/40azf1a

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