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Newsletter, Feb. 26 – NMotion

NMotion powered by gener8tor invested in six companies, including four from Nebraska, as part of its spring 2025 accelerator. The program kicked off last week by introducing the cohort, which includes companies from a range of industries and markets, to startups around Omaha and Lincoln.

SPN was able to tag along as the group connected with several Omaha startups to network and trade experiences from their entrepreneurial journey. Beyond the ups and downs of running a company, founders highlighted the opportunities and limitations that exist for startups in Nebraska.

Read the story on SPN to learn more about the cohort and get a look behind the scenes.

Upcoming Events

  • Small business owners and founders are invited to register for the MCC Business Development Division Focus Group to share their experiences, challenges and insights to help shape future resources for entrepreneurs on Saturday, March 1, 10-11:30 a.m., at MCC Express in The Ashton at Millwork Commons in Omaha. 
  • Attend SourceLink Nebraska Business Connect Resource Coaching at the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, March 4, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 
  • RSVP for the Nebraska Innovation Studio Robotics Speaker Series: ‘Buildings as Robots’ with Nate Benes, Wednesday, March 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Innovation Studio Classroom in Lincoln.
  • Join the next AI Omaha Meetup: Exploring AI in Survey Research and Conversational Technology on Thursday, March 6, 5-6:45 p.m., at Gallup in Omaha. 
  • Sign up for Business Applications for Artificial Intelligence (Virtual) from the Entrepreneur’s Education Collaborative, Tuesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • Logistics billing startup Upwell raises $6.5 million seed round 
  • New nonprofit collective seeks to support women entrepreneurs across Nebraska and the Midwest 
  • Speakers needed for the 2025 Pitch Black Conference 
  • Meet Fast Forward Founder & CEO Dusty Birge in the latest Prairie Portrait. 
  • LaunchLNK grant program announces recipients for 2025 
  • Elevator expands its co-warehousing model into Kansas City

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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