November 11-16, 2024
A week-long celebration of the startup and entrepreneurial community 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.
Silicon Prairie News has joined forces with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development to present the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, kicking off November 11, 2024. This marquee event transcends geographical boundaries, fostering unity and inclusivity in the Nebraska startup community.
Silicon Prairie Startup Week is not just about celebration; it’s about meaningful content and connections. The programming is a collaborative effort that combines the strengths of SPN and the Chambers to foster more intentional engagement between the Omaha and Lincoln entrepreneurial communities.
Entrepreneurs, community members and supporters are all welcome to participate in this multi-day, multi-location event series from Monday, November 11 to Saturday, November 16. Meet fellow startup founders, shake hands with investors, connect with support organizations and learn more about the resources available to you.
Schedule of Events
Watch this space for updates as the programming continues to evolve
Monday (Lincoln)
- All Day – 2024 IO Summit (IO2024)
- Evening – NMotion Showcase & Startup Week Kickoff Party
Tuesday (Lincoln)
- Afternoon – Combine AgTech Lunch & Learn
- Afternoon – Don’t Panic Labs Ideation Sessions for Innovators
- Evening – Mystery Dinners
Wednesday (Multiple Cities)
| Lincoln | Morning – 1 Million Cups Morning – VC Office Hours Morning – Legal Office Hours |
| Ashland | Afternoon – Corporate Innovation Lunch |
| Omaha (Millwork Commons) | Morning – 1 Million Cups Morning – VC Office Hours Morning – Legal Office Hours Afternoon – Startup Showcase Evening – Happy Hour Evening Pitch Competition |
Thursday (Omaha)
- Afternoon – Creative Entrepreneurs Panel & Resource Provider AMA
- Evening – Scale Omaha at Modus Coworking
- Evening – Mystery Dinners
- Evening – AIM Awards
Friday (Omaha)
- Afternoon – BarCamp Lite
Saturday (Omaha)
- All Day – 10 Hour Challenge
Waitlist Signup
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Support A Unified Celebration: Bridging Communities For Purposeful Connection
Silicon Prairie Startup Week is a community-driven effort to strengthen the bonds that define our vibrant startup ecosystem.
Your brand can take center stage in this exciting venture, contributing to meaningful connections, knowledge sharing and economic development opportunities right here in Nebraska. Connect with us to explore various sponsorship opportunities.
Get involved early
Join us as a sponsor, volunteer or event host at Silicon Prairie Startup Week. Or just submit your ideas for making the week a success. We’d love your help!
Fill out our ideas and information form to get started today!
November 11-16, 2024