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A thank you to the community: SPN wins at UNeMed’s 2026 Innovation Awards
The tech transfer office for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha recognized Silicon Prairie News with the Innovation Champion of the Year award at its annual event. SPN’s team wanted to give thanks to UNeMed and the wider startup community in Nebraska.
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2025 Online Journalism Awards, Innovation in Revenue Strategy
Upcoming events
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- The Greater Omaha Chamber is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 29, aimed at helping small businesses discover uses for artificial intelligence.
- The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry is holding its Manufacturing Summit on Thursday, Oct. 29, in La Vista.
- Big Idea Buffalo County is hosting its pitch competition for local entrepreneurs and builders on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Kearney. Register to watch the event in person.
- Register for the MCC Small Business Development Center in Omaha is hosting a free workshop on Thursday, Oct. 29, to help entrepreneurs determine if owning a franchise is right for them.
- Spur AgConverge 2026 is taking place Nov. 17-18 in Grand Island. University students wanting to showcase their research have until Saturday, Oct. 31, to register. Learn more.
- PowerPath Collective is hosting a free event on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Catalyst Omaha for attendees to meet with local business support resources and learn basic AI skills. Register here. Limited seats.
- Open Range announced that registration is officially open for festivities across Omaha, Lincoln and Ashland during Startup Week running Nov. 16-21.
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