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Feedback requested on proposed 2026-2027 plan for the Business Innovation Act
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is seeking input regarding how the state awards grants and assistance through programs under the Business Innovation Act. The window for public comment ends on Friday, Aug. 1.
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NMotion Accelerator Fall 2025 cohort applications due Aug. 17
NMotion powered by gener8tor is a startup accelerator in Nebraska that invests in two cohorts of high-growth startups each year. The accelerator is open to all industries and business models and accepts six new companies per cohort. Programming for the fall accelerator runs Oct. 29-Feb. 13.
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Apply to speak at Heartland Developers Conference by July 31
The annual Heartland Developers Conference produced by the AIM Institute covers tech industry insights, ranging from emerging technologies to cloud computing and cybersecurity. Professionals in related fields are encouraged to apply. The conference runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 1.
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Nominations are open for the annual Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition
The competition is hosted by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance. Nominations for the competition close July 31. Following a public voting period, the winner will be recognized at the NE Chamber Manufacturing Summit on Oct. 6.
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Two new co-working spaces open in Omaha as the city gains recognition for work-life balance
The Commonwealth Omaha and The Root Coworking – Builders have opened their doors for entrepreneurs and remote workers in need of flexible office space and business services. This comes as a recent study reports that remote workers make up 13.6% of the workforce in Omaha.
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MCC seeks community input with new campus in Sarpy County
Metropolitan Community College is increasing its presence in Sarpy County as construction begins on its new 144-acre campus. The project is in the initial planning stages and is anticipated to be fully developed over the next 15-20 years. The mixed-use site will offer opportunities for students, employers and the community.
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Midwest patience vs. coastal pressure: Nebraska and Philly show two paths to healthtech growth
Omaha vs. Philly: How do the healthtech ecosystems stack up? Two regions are taking different paths to become leaders in health innovation, showing how local culture and partnerships can shape national impact. Nebraska’s emerging healthtech scene mirrors Philly’s early days — and could teach its more mature counterpart a thing or two.
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Pitch Black 2025 celebrates BIPOC entrepreneurship and fifth anniversary of Midlands African Chamber
The annual conference hosted by the Midlands African Chamber brought together five local startups in a pitch competition for a grand prize of up to $15,000. The event also highlighted the struggles faced by minority business owners and the community resources available.
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Learn how to commercialize academic innovations during Tech Transfer Boot Camp 2025
The annual crash course is hosted by UNeMed in the new Catalyst building in Omaha, Aug. 18-22 . Attendees will participate in seminars and hands-on activities related to technology transfer from university research. Applications are open through July 11.
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The University of Nebraska system ranks in the top 100 globally in U.S. utility patents
The National Academy of Inventors released its annual rankings of universities with the highest number of U.S. utility patents granted. For the 2024 calendar year, the University of Nebraska system ranked No. 82 globally and No. 49 domestically with 47 patents in total.
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