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Smalltown origins to worldwide appeal: Nebraska-based travel tech startup’s award-winning journey
NaviSavi is a travel tech startup based in founder Sally Bunnell’s hometown of Oxford, Nebraska. The company’s utilization of user-generated content for planning, booking and advertising vacation destinations has garnered attention far and wide, along with a growing list of international awards.
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UNO’s Nebraska Deterrence Lab partners with NATO for space deterrence wargames
Nebraska students are participating in North Atlantic Treaty Organization wargames through the Nebraska Deterrence Lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The lab studies multi-actor deterrence and provides real-world experience for students seeking government jobs.
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The AIM Institute announces new CEO
Dala Alphonso was recently named president and CEO of the AIM Institute in Omaha.
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln entrepreneurship programs among top 50 in the world
The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur named the University of Nebraska-Lincoln No. 42 in the world and No. 12 in the Midwest for its undergraduate entrepreneurship program for 2025. UNL’s abundance of resources, funds and mentorship contributed to the ranking.
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2024 AIM Tech Award winners
Twelve nominees made up of student achievers and industry trendsetters were recognized during the annual award ceremony hosted by the AIM Institute. The celebration raised awareness of accomplishments in the region’s tech sector.
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The Combine partners with Nebraska Startup Academy to support AgTech founders
Nebraska Startup Academy and The Combine announce details of a new partnership to benefit Nebraska founders.
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1 Million Cups Omaha leadership change
1 Million Cups Omaha organizers stepped down on Wednesday and welcomed the next group of community members to take their place. The new team will continue to run the weekly event series to offer local entrepreneurs a space to connect and share resources.
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Enrollment is open at UNO for the first AI degree program in Nebraska
University of Nebraska at Omaha students can now enroll in the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program. The program starts in the Spring 2025 semester. University and city leaders say the coursework will enhance the future career opportunities for students and benefit Omaha as a whole.
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Meet the six companies in the fall 2024 NMotion accelerator
NMotion powered by gener8tor announced its investment in six startups, including four from Nebraska, in the Fall 2024 accelerator cohort. Each company received $100k in exchange for an equity stake and will participate in a 12-week program to help them grow their businesses.
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National Science Foundation Innovation Corps free training for entrepreneurs offered by UNO and UNL
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are offering free programs this fall to assist entrepreneurs with customer discovery and determining commercial viability. Startups do not have to be affiliated with either university in order to be eligible to apply. The programs are open to the public.