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Aksarben Innovation Initiative is an Omaha collaboration for validation
A new startup program focused on executing a business model canvas and lean principles aims to help early-stage startups figure out if their idea is viable. The new 10-week entrepreneurial endeavor, Aksarban Innovation Initiative, is using the Lean LaunchPad to help five startups: MultiMechanics, Techno FYI, Discovery Collective, Innovative Wellness and another undisclosed company. They’re…
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Omaha foundation acquires Kauffman’s iBridge Network
Innovation Accelerator, a four-year-old Omaha-based public-private entity that supports the commercialization efforts of Small Business Innovation Research grantees, announced today …
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Pipeline, Nebraska partners bring entrepreneurial fellowship to state
Pipeline is coming to Nebraska, meaning entrepreneurs from the state now are eligible to apply for the entrepreneurial fellowship program’s first regional class. A group that includes Nebraska entrepreneurs, angel investors, technology leaders and the University of Nebraska system today announced it will help fund the regional expansion of Pipeline, a five-year-old, Kansas-based program for…
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Pics from last week: Omaha 10-10-10, Big O! Show, TEDxOmaha & more
Part of the Omaha Silicon Prairie News team – Jeff, Dusty and I – made the rounds last week to three events in Omaha. Kicking off Monday morning with Omaha 10-10-10 and then closing it out on Saturday with TEDxOmaha. Learn about the events in our “Out & About” post and check out the pictures…
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Interview with Ken Moreano on Scott Technology Center, Innovation Accelerator
Last week, the Omaha World-Herald ran a story on the Scott Technology Center (pictured above) describing its partnership with the Innovation Accelerator. We’re very excited about the Innovation Accelerator (which has been in the works for some time) and can’t wait to be able to help promote and unveil more information about the organization when it’s…
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MVF: High growth business initiatives discussed at June’s networking dinner
I apologize for my tardiness on posting this video. Through our partnership with the Midlands Venture Forum, we’ve agreed to post video of all of their events. Although this took place over a month ago, I still strongly encourage you to check it out as it covers the current efforts of four people and organizations…