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Guardify set to acquire Engage Vision, expand AI-powered evidence management tools
Guardify, a Nebraska-based digital evidence management solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Engage Vision, an AI-driven video intelligence startup. By integrating Engage Vision’s advanced computer vision technology, Guardify expects to bolster its capabilities, particularly for law enforcement and child advocacy centers.
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Catalyst opens doors to new tenants
Now open in Omaha’s EDGE District, Catalyst is a 170,000-square-foot coworking space designed to foster collaboration among startups and entrepreneurs. With coworking desks and private suites ranging from 800 to 1,400 square feet, this newly renovated space offers communal amenities and prime proximity to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Takeaways from 2025 Nebraska Women in Tech Summit
The 2025 Nebraska Women in Tech Summit was created to elevate women who work in technology in Nebraska. The one-day event was attended by around 250 people and included insights into AI and data security, discussions on career growth and authentic leadership, interactive panels and a resource fair.
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Nebraska sees modest growth amid ongoing outmigration, new data shows
Nebraska’s population is climbing, yet domestic outmigration persists, with college-educated individuals and higher earners among those most likely to leave. According to the 2024 Data and Research Series for Community Impact, the state’s core metros drive much of the modest growth, while rural and micropolitan areas still struggle with declines.
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Newsletter, Mar. 5 – DARO
DARO, a biotech startup in Lincoln, has raised $1.1 million to bolster its livestock disease detection technology. By spotting infections early, producers can keep their herds healthier and operations running smoothly. The funding will be used to scale DARO’s pilot programs with pork producers and veterinary teams to further develop its disease forecasting and genomics…
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Tech Nebraska expands leadership with 2025 advisory board
Tech Nebraska has introduced the organization’s 2025 advisory board, including 22 of the state’s top technology executives, to guide innovation and growth. The advisory board will shape strategic initiatives and advocate for tech-friendly policies.
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$1.17 billion impact: New report shows Business Innovation Act paying off
A newly released 2024 Business Innovation Act (BIA) Impact Analysis reveals that Nebraska’s startup ecosystem is fueling more than $1.17 billion in annual economic gains. Within that growth, the prototype grant program has emerged as a standout tool for turning early-stage ideas into market-ready ventures.
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New CEO Dala Alphonso unveils AIM Institute five-year strategy
AIM Institute unveiled a five-year strategy under newly appointed President and CEO Dala Alphonso. The plan, called “Vision 2030: Rebirth 2 Rebuild,” aims to double the organization’s impact, finances and reach by the end of the decade.
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LaunchLNK announces grant recipients for 2025
Six startups have been awarded $20,000 each under the 2025 LaunchLNK Grant Program. Selected from nearly 65 applicants, these ventures span industries from AgTech to construction. The program offers capital, resources and connections to help accelerate each company’s success.
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Zoombombing hits 1 Million Cups Omaha; Presentation rescheduled
The 1 Million Cups Omaha event on Feb. 19 was abruptly hijacked by a Zoom bot, bombarding attendees with offensive imagery. Organizers shut down the broadcast, and immediately started working on enhancing security.