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New Bio Nebraska white paper hopes to bring the state together on biotech industry growth
Bio Nebraska, together with the Nebraska Corn Board, conducted a study on biotech industry needs. While there are some infrastructure improvements that can be made, most recommendations are about leadership from state stakeholders and more investment in workforce development.
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Q2 2026 Nebraska venture capital update: Agtech, medtech and robotics continue to raise funds
Silicon Prairie News reached out to nonprofit venture development organization Invest Nebraska to compile a list of venture capital investments in Nebraska startups April-June 2026. The list is based on information from Invest Nebraska investments and private capital market database PitchBook.
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The defense tech boom is here. Staying in business could be harder.
Building a durable national security company requires more than capital, founders and investors say, and intentionality is key.
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Investor to founder: Nebraska Angels executive director looks to use AI to improve private investing
Josh Bartels has recently announced the launch of his tech startup, Gather. Working for Nebraska Angels, a Lincoln-based network of angel investors in the state, he decided to develop a software solution to make compiling data from portfolio investments easier to manage. Gather has already garnered the interest of startup ecosystem stakeholders.
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AI-powered startup Immigify finds home in Nebraska to help others navigate U.S. immigration
Immigify offers a digital platform to help consultants, businesses, students and individuals track and fulfill visa and green card requirements. Its co-founders shared their backgrounds and experiences with U.S. immigration, as well as finding support to build their company in Omaha. They recently announced an over $1 million investment round.
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Grit Road Partners to bridge Nebraska agtech scene with Purdue University innovation ecosystem
The agtech-focused venture capital firm in Nebraska has announced its partnership with DIAL Ventures, the agrifood venture studio affiliated with the Purdue Applied Research Institute. Grit Road will act as general partner and managing entity of DIAL Ventures Fund II. The goal is to unite networks and launch startups from DIAL Ventures’ fellowship program.
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Q1 2026 Nebraska venture capital update
Silicon Prairie News worked with nonprofit venture development organization Invest Nebraska to compile a list of venture capital investments in Nebraska startups January-March 2026. The list is based on information from Invest Nebraska investments and private capital market database PitchBook.
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Five Things: Gr8er Plains Summit
Regional venture capital funds, local investors and startup founders gathered May 1 at the Catalyst building in Omaha. The goal was to encourage more investment participation from stakeholders in the Midwest ecosystem while providing experienced investor perspectives to local entrepreneurs interested in raising capital. Read on for key takeaways.
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Applications for the NMotion Accelerator Fall 2026 cohort are due May 17
NMotion powered by gener8tor is a Nebraska-based accelerator offering $100,000 investments and 12 weeks of mentoring and programming to six startups. Leadership encouraged early-stage founders to apply for both the chance to join but also for the feedback the application process can provide.
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‘A lighthouse in Nebraska’: How Lincoln-based Nelnet helped supercharge the local startup ecosystem
Nelnet is unique among the state’s corporate players in the way it supports early-stage startups. Since 2006, it has invested roughly $171 million into companies like Hudl and CompanyCam, boosting Nebraska’s innovation and helping the next generation of talent grow locally.