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Omaha-based Omedus set to showcase autonomous triage technology at CES in Las Vegas in January
Omedus is developing tech and medical innovations for military and health care uses. Founder and CEO Jessica Queen has garnered interest from the defense industry and is ready to carry the momentum into 2026.
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Omaha nonprofit partners with UNL students to design small, aging-ready homes to address housing crisis
Partners for Livable Omaha launched the OurStory Small Houses project in 2024. Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture FACT design-build studio contribute ideas and gain hands-on industry experience through the initiative. Leaders say the program can inspire replicable accessible housing solutions.
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Elevator opens new locations in Lincoln and Kansas City with plans to launch in St. Louis next
The Omaha-based startup offers coworking and co-warehousing space to small businesses. The company opened its Lincoln and North Kansas City locations on Dec. 1. Elevator co-founders said the latest traction positions them to significantly grow their revenue and reach.
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Invest Nebraska and wider ecosystem help teams of UNL students raise $100k each for their early startups
The investments are made in support of the Startup Studio capstone program offered through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management. Students, organizers and community supporters describe the impact of the collaboration in launching career ambitions and retaining talent in the state.
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Workshop surpasses 100 employees as it nears five-year anniversary
The Omaha-based internal communications startup plans to expand its headquarters in Millwork Commons while growing its presence abroad by opening an office in Dublin, Ireland. Community leaders said the startup’s traction signifies economic and job opportunities in Nebraska.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln moves up in global rankings for its entrepreneurship programming
The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur ranked 50 schools worldwide for their undergraduate programs aimed at early entrepreneurs, and UNL has moved up to 35th place. UNL leadership said this momentum reflects faculty mentorship and the importance of community support.
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Social Assurance makes its first-ever acquisition — a civic tech company with deep Nebraska roots
In late October, Social Assurance announced that it acquired civic engagement platform MindMixer. The Lincoln-based company plans to use the acquisition to expand its reach and communication tools for regulated industries. Both companies have ties to the early startup scene in Nebraska.
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Applications are due Nov. 30 for the Nebraska Innovation Fellowship
The 20-week initiative offers fellows access to support and resources to build working prototypes and new businesses. The Nebraska Innovation Studio hosts the program, which the Heartland Robotics Cluster made possible. Applicants of all backgrounds and skill levels are encouraged to apply.
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Nebraska grants approval for Telcoin to open the first-ever regulated digital asset bank in the U.S.
Global fintech company Telcoin received the final charter approval on Nov. 12 from Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance. Pointing to policies such as the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act, experts said the digital asset industry is one of caution and economic opportunity for the state.
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Inaugural conference seeks to connect ag tech startups with local producers
The Spur AgConverge 2025 conference will take place Nov. 24 in Gothenburg. The event gives university and industry stakeholders opportunities to network, share innovations and support local farmers. The conference will be the official launch of a new entrepreneurial initiative from UNL — Spur Ventures.
Ben Goeser
