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EPA Awards $4.3 Billion to Fund Projects in 30 States to Reduce Climate Pollution
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy will receive $307 million from the EPA to boost “climate-smart” agriculture and reduce agricultural waste from livestock.
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Nebraska Startup Academy Hires Its First Director of Entrepreneurship
Nebraska Startup Academy recently announced its first full time hire. Alyssa Cave joins the team as the new director of entrepreneurship. Keep reading to learn more about Cave and other upcoming plans for Nebraska Startup Academy.
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Innovative BIPOC Entrepreneurs Take Center Stage at Pitch Black 2024
This year’s Pitch Black event marks the first time the Midlands African Chamber hosted a conference alongside the annual pitch competition. The 2024 Pitch Black Conference and Tech Showcase attracted a diverse group of entrepreneurs, and one lucky startup walked away with $10,000 for their business.
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Upcoming 2024 Pitch Black Conference and Tech Showcase Encourages Economic Growth, Diversity
The 4th annual Pitch Black Conference and Tech Showcase is happening Saturday, June 29 on the Creighton University campus. The event is designed to support BIPOC entrepreneurs in Nebraska and Iowa.
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Pipeline Entrepreneurs Strengthen Local Support for Nebraska Founders
Despite the Kauffman Foundation’s new strategic plan to refocus its commitments to drive more impact in the KC community, Pipeline’s Executive Director Melissa Vincent says the Pipeline Entrepreneurs program plans to target their efforts in Nebraska this year.
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AIM Institute Will Host Brand New BIG AI Conference
AIM is set to host the inaugural Big AI Conference in Omaha on Wednesday, August 21. The new conference will happen in conjunction with AIM’s annual Heartland Developers Conference, presented by Farm Credit Services of America.
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AgTech Connect 2024 Conference Will Focus on Sustainable Technology
The next AgTech Connect conference is happening in Lincoln on Wednesday, July 17. The event is designed to foster connection and innovation among investors, founders and producers in the AgTech space in the midwest. Registration is open now.
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IO2024 Summit Will Kick Off Silicon Prairie Startup Week
Event organizers say the IO2024 Summit promises to be an invaluable gathering for those interested in the cutting edge of innovation—whether in startups, technology or creative industries. The summit aims to spotlight the thriving innovation ecosystem in the Midwest and beyond. It also marks the the kick off of Silicon Prairie Startup Week.
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Family Room App Helps Patients and Families Make Informed Decisions During Hospitalization
The creators of the Family Room app call it a “nurse in your pocket.” The app helps translate medical jargon during a hospitalization—an already stressful experience—so that patients and their families can make better-informed decisions about care.
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Introducing Silicon Prairie Startup Week
Happening Nov. 11-16, Silicon Prairie Startup Week is a six-day celebration of the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nebraska. Get ready for an unforgettable experience spanning three days in Lincoln, three days in Omaha, with additional events in Council Bluffs and Ashland.