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Applications open for 2025 LaunchLNK startup grants
The 2025 LaunchLNK grant application is open through Nov. 25. The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development program will award six early-stage companies $20,000 in non-dilutive funding and an additional $15,000 in resources.
NOV. 11-16, 2024
Upcoming events
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- RSVP to attend Big Idea Grand Island to cheer on 10 entrepreneurs competing for the $10k grand prize, Monday, November 4, 5:30 p.m. at Liederkranz in Grand Island.
- Join newly launched 1 Million Cups Grand Island for a weekly gathering at Central Community College – Grand Island, Wednesday, November 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- You’re invited to the Big Idea Kearney live pitch event at Legacy on the Bricks in Kearney, Wednesday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m.
- Don’t miss the second annual Tech Nebraska Summit, Thursday, November 7 at Hilton Omaha.
- IO2024 Summit: Innovation Unfiltered kicks off Silicon Prairie Startup Week on Monday, November 11 at Rococo Theatre in Lincoln. Use code SPN50 for $50 off any ticket.
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ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem
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- Check out the latest Prairie Portrait featuring insights from Bulu Co-founder and CEO Paul Jarrett.
- The SPN Ecosystem Project shared a behind-the-scenes look at the early days of SPN and Big Omaha through the eyes of impact producer Brittany Mascio.
- Read takeaways from the Flyover Fintech gathering of innovators and policymakers from the fintech and financial services industry, hosted by U.S. Rep. Mike Flood in Lincoln.
- Nebraska entrepreneurs Adi Kunalic, co-founder of Opendorse, and Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt were among the panelists who recently discussed NIL challenges and opportunities for collegiate athletes.
- Ho-Chunk Inc. CEO Lance Morgan talked about balancing innovation, growth and social good in business.
A week-long celebration of the startup and entrepreneurial community in Nebraska.
NOVEMBER 11-16, 2024
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