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Newsletter, June 26 – Monolith Expansion

Monolith is a clean energy company that pioneered a new technology to produce carbon black and hydrogen. Now Monolith is expanding its footprint—and economic impact—in Nebraska by moving its global headquarters to Lincoln.

Methane pyrolysis, also known as methane cracking or methane splitting, holds promise for a range of applications related to efforts to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Hydrogen produced through this method has the potential to support decarbonization efforts in sectors like transportation and power generation.

Find out more about this innovative technology and why Monolith decided to go all in on expanding its presence in Nebraska in this week’s feature on SPN.

Upcoming Events

  • Attend the RISE Business Academy Pitch Competition & Graduation, Saturday, June 29, 1-5 p.m. at Citylight Midtown in Omaha.
  • Register for the AgTech Connect conference at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Innovation Campus in Lincoln on Wednesday, July 17.
  • Check out the Nebraska.Code() 2024 Software Development Conference, July 17-19, at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln.
  • Join NUtech Ventures for From Idea to Startup: a Two-Day Workshop on July 22-23 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Innovation Campus in Lincoln
  • RSVP to attend the workshop: Navigating Federal Innovation Grants on Thursday, July 25, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the NBDC office in Omaha.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • Nebraska AgTech startup Nave Analytics raised a $400k funding round to advance its irrigation efficiency technology and expand into global markets.
  • Preview the upcoming 4th annual Pitch Black conference and pitch competition to support BIPOC entrepreneurs in Nebraska and Iowa on Saturday, June 29.
  • In May the USDA and UNL broke ground on the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture—a proposed $160 million research center focused on innovation in agriculture.
  • Apply for the SCORE 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition by July 31 for your chance to compete for up to $20k for your business.
  • A report from Harvard Business School found that since ChatGPT debuted in November 2022, demand has dropped significantly for freelance writers, coders and designers.

Have an announcement or event you’d like to share in an upcoming newsletter? Send it to tips@siliconprairienews.com.

Until next week!

Sincerely,

Stefanie Monge, SPN Editor

Stefanie Monge, Editor

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