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Virtual Incision Celebrates Milestone FDA Authorization for its Mini Surgical Robot
The FDA authorized the world’s first Miniaturized Robotic-Assisted Surgery system, called MIRA, which was developed by Nebraska-based Virtual Incision. The mini surgical robot is designed to save space and costs in the operating room.
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Upcoming events
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- Attend the next Scale Omaha event featuring Vishal Singh’s Journey Creating & Selling Quantified Ag on Thursday, March 21 at Modus Coworking in Omaha.
- Are you preparing to fundraise for your startup? Register for the upcoming Zoom session — Techstars Master the Pitch: Deck Review on Monday, March 25.
- Join the E-Commerce & Friends Meetup to hear from Geokey Inc. CEO Brandon Peterson on Thursday, March 28 at Elevator Co-Warehousing in Omaha.
- Sign up for Creative Mornings: Meghann Schense on Friday, March 29 at The Grove Juicery & Wellness Cafe – WEST.
- RSVP to Employee Compensation & Equity | Startup Shop Talk on Friday, March 29 at Millwork Commons in Omaha.
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- SPN is hiring a reporter-multimedia specialist to join the team covering innovation and entrepreneurship in Nebraska. Applications close Sunday, March 24!
- VisionSync is a new startup that aims to commercialize UNMC’s strategy execution management software under the leadership of former Appsky CEO Taylor Korensky.
- Nebraska recently reported the fifth lowest unemployment rate in the United States.
- The Midlands Business Journal published Omaha Placemaker: Chamber’s Mello is Exactly Where He Wants to Be.
- Learn more about the UNO Regional I-Corps Cohort—a free, five-week online experiential learning program centered around customer discovery and value proposition for startups. You can even receive $1,000 upon completion.
10-Hour Challenge
The 10 Hour Challenge is heading to the University of Nebraska at Kearney for a one-day hackathon on Saturday, April 27.
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Weekly Rundown Ep. 22 | Nebraska Founded & Elevator ft. Emiliano Lerda
On this week’s episode of the Weekly Rundown we have co-founder & CEO of Elevator Emiliano Lerda! Elevator houses several local startups and has an amazing atmosphere. Tune in to learn more about why Elevator joined Nebraska Founded.