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.

The event is open to the public and will take place on Nov. 13 at Millwork Commons in Omaha. While the job mixer is aimed at young professionals, organizers said anyone interested in networking with founders and pursuing a job at a startup company can attend.

The SPN team reflects on some of our favorite moments, events and takeaways from Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025.

Open Range has begun the search process to hire its first permanent CEO. The nonprofit organization was launched earlier this year to support the startup ecosystem in Lincoln and Omaha. Applications are open now with the role expected to commence in January.

SPN organized the How to Tell Your Founder Story panel during Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025. Participants included representatives of the Omaha World-Herald, WOWT First Alert 6, Omaha Magazine and Midlands Business Journal. Continue reading for key takeaways.

Metropolitan Community College soft-launched its Business Development Center this fall with workshops, curriculum and consulting support for local business owners. Since its start, the center has grown its adviser team and has earned grant funding for additional opportunities.

The Commonwealth Omaha is a nonprofit aimed at providing accessible and inclusive support to local entrepreneurs. It held its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 12. Upcoming opportunities include a six-week incubator and cohort for early-stage business owners called the IDEA Lab.

Tech Nebraska started in 2023 as the state’s first tech industry trade association. The complete agenda of speakers and sessions for its Tech Nebraska Summit on Oct. 30 is now available. Registration for the event targeting leaders, builders and the future workforce runs until Oct. 25.

Open Range is hiring its first program and events manager to design and deliver programs and events that strengthen the startup ecosystem in Omaha and Lincoln. Applications are open through Friday, Oct. 10.

Hosted by the AIM Institute, the technical conference targeting developers will provide attendees with presentations and breakout sessions from industry experts to apply new skillsets and stay competitive with the latest tech innovations. The event runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.