The Omaha-based startup offers digital evidence management solutions for the justice sector. It recently acquired the case management tool NCAtrak, developed by the National Children’s Alliance. Guardify leadership spoke about the deal and what it means for the company’s future.

The Kansas City-based organization connects Midwest founders with resources, education and mentorship to help scale their ventures. The Nebraska founders selected to join the latest cohort span industries and locations. Read about the newest Pipeline founders from Nebraska.

The company was founded in 2006 by Dan Houghton and brothers Jeff and Steve Dugger. Still headquartered in Omaha, Buildertrend employs more than 700 people and has over 20,000 customers worldwide. Leadership and community members reflected on its impact.

The Kearney-based tech startup offers solutions for documenting, inspecting and maintaining the infrastructure of electric utilities. From car-mounted cameras to now an interactive mapping software, Fast Forward has garnered attention from investors and rural communities.

Stone Pillar International is a software and intelligence company that uses drone-acquired data for actionable decision making. The company’s official launch comes as Nebraskans face the threat of invasive eastern redcedar and the opportunities of new drone rules and advancements.

See what Nebraska startup ecosystem leaders had to say about their predictions for 2026.

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.

Innovation After Hours, an invitation-only dinner and competition that was part of the Nebraska Ag Expo, brought together startups, investors, equipment dealers and farmers from across the country to celebrate the progress of agtech in the Midwest.