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Open Range shares latest Techstars cohort and a new partnership with First National Bank of Omaha
The Omaha-based nonprofit supports the startup hubs of Greater Omaha and Lincoln. It has recently announced the cohort members representing Nebraska for the Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Fall 2026 Program. This comes as Open Range partners with FNBO to create future opportunities for startups.
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Greater Omaha Chamber’s annual POWER Conference on workforce is back on Oct. 8
Tickets start at $250 to attend the Greater Omaha Chamber’s premier gathering on creating a positive business culture that can attract and retain talent in the region. The conference is tackling workforce at a time when Omaha, and Nebraska as a whole, is struggling with brain drain and slow job growth.
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Skate pads to career launch pads: The Bay partners with MCC to build job pipelines for young adults
The Bay, a Nebraska-based nonprofit, is piloting programming with Metropolitan Community College. The goal is to enable early professionals to explore career pathways and gain credentials without the pressures of attending college. This comes as The Bay continues the construction of its new facility and skate park in Benson.
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Apply by Sept. 30 for the Farmers Tech Adoption Challenge to get feedback and commitments on agtech
The FTAC, part of the 2026 Spur AgConverge conference, flips the pitch competition format and lets farmers take the lead. They give direct feedback during roundtables with startups and can receive cash prizes to commit to adopt new tech from a chosen startup.
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Tech Nebraska to spin out from Nebraska Chamber and go independent on Sept. 1
The statewide tech association and lobbying organization was started in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Now, it will pursue growth in tech advocacy and membership with an independent voice while still working with the chamber on common causes.
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A new home for Silicon Prairie News and its signature event
Nebraska Journalism Trust announces new ownership of Silicon Prairie News and Silicon Prairie Startup Week.
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Nebraska Recurring Startup Events Guide – Updated for 2026
The Nebraska startup ecosystem hosts a variety of events to bring entrepreneurs, experts, community members and resources together in one space. To stay up to date on current offerings, here is an updated list of free weekly and monthly gatherings open to the public that encourage collaboration and innovation around the state.
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As AI cost and security concerns grow, CAN launches AI Workhorse to build secure nodes for Nebraska companies
AI Workhorse is a separate startup under the umbrella of Contemporary Analysis, which has seen the pitfalls of AI in its data science consulting work. In partnership with the nonprofit Scott Data Center, Workhorse hopes to kick off a local artificial intelligence infrastructure build-out for Nebraska.
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Joseph Young, veteran economic developer, takes the helm as the new CEO of the Nebraska Chamber
In 2011, Young helped pass the Business Innovation Act, the cornerstone state program helping startups. He also has worked across the Nebraska business community on policy issues. Young takes the helm of the NE Chamber as the state wrestles with brain drain and job growth issues.
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Applications open for the next round of the Techstars Founder Catalyst pre-accelerator
Techstars is a global startup accelerator and professional network. The Nebraska-based nonprofit Open Range helps lead the local reach of the 10-week program, connecting founders across Omaha, Lincoln and the wider state to the mentorship and connection-building opportunity. The deadline to apply is Aug. 21.