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Sharing event highlights, founder profiles and feature stories digging into all things related to Nebraska startups and small businesses. A publication by the Nebraska Journalism Trust, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Quantum Qool is putting Nebraska on the map for deep tech innovation. 🚀 The startup’s laser-enabled cooling technology i...
09/08/2025

Quantum Qool is putting Nebraska on the map for deep tech innovation. 🚀 The startup’s laser-enabled cooling technology is earning national attention in aerospace and energy.

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/kLBq4ZQ

Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025 registration is now OPEN! 📣Join in a weeklong celebration of Nebraska’s community of e...
08/08/2025

Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025 registration is now OPEN! 📣

Join in a weeklong celebration of Nebraska’s community of entrepreneurs and innovators, with events happening across Lincoln and Omaha. 🚀

Whether you’re building a startup, supporting one, or just want to learn more, this week is for you!

🎟 Get your tickets now: https://buff.ly/w3p0mkx

As the Kauffman Foundation shifts its focus back to Kansas City, Nebraska's entrepreneurial ecosystem faces a gap ... bu...
07/08/2025

As the Kauffman Foundation shifts its focus back to Kansas City, Nebraska's entrepreneurial ecosystem faces a gap ... but also a chance 🤞☘️. Local funders have an opportunity to step up and fill the space. This is more important than ever as federal funding for entrepreneurship decline 🔑.

Read more about this opportunity: https://buff.ly/sg7s79L

Story by Lev Gringauz.

The SPSW Pitch Competition is officially open! 🥳🎉Got a business idea you're working on? This is your shot to win $10,000...
06/08/2025

The SPSW Pitch Competition is officially open! 🥳🎉

Got a business idea you're working on? This is your shot to win $10,000 💰 to take it to the next level.

⏳ Submissions close September 1 - don’t wait.

Apply now: https://buff.ly/4gm8C9I

The new Midwest Startups Ecosystem Rankings are out! Lincoln surpassed Omaha in M25’s 2025 Best of the Midwest Startup E...
05/08/2025

The new Midwest Startups Ecosystem Rankings are out! Lincoln surpassed Omaha in M25’s 2025 Best of the Midwest Startup Ecosystem Rankings, landing 15th while Omaha came in at 16th out of 64 cities 📈. But both moved up from last year’s list, showing growth across Nebraska 💪

Read the full breakdown: https://buff.ly/nT2l8aX

We've got some exciting things coming up. 🎉The 2025 SPSW Pitch Competition application opens tomorrow, and we're unveili...
05/08/2025

We've got some exciting things coming up. 🎉

The 2025 SPSW Pitch Competition application opens tomorrow, and we're unveiling the official SPSW event lineup during the open house at the SPN office on August 7th! 🤩🚀

More updates on the way, keep your eyes peeled.

Register for the open house: https://buff.ly/2szwQup

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entreprene...
04/08/2025

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Xiaoqing Xie, Co-founder and CEO @ A+ Berry 🔬🧃

https://buff.ly/TSJBr3f

03/08/2025

When you’re building something from the ground up, having the right support can make all the difference. That’s where Invest Nebraska comes in. 🌱

From early-stage funding to operational guidance, they work side-by-side with entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and attract national attention to what’s being built right here in our state. 💡📈 Whether you're just starting out or getting ready to grow, Invest Nebraska is a resource you can count on.

Techstars is now accepting applications for its remote Founder Catalyst Fall 2025 program 🧑💻🚀. Part of the new global Te...
03/08/2025

Techstars is now accepting applications for its remote Founder Catalyst Fall 2025 program 🧑💻🚀. Part of the new global Techstars Startup Community Partnerships initiative, it’s a rare chance to tap into Techstars’ network and resources without leaving your city.

Read more about Techstars: https://buff.ly/7eeX0oY

Metropolitan Community College is opening a new Business Development Center at Millwork Commons. The existing MCC IT Exp...
02/08/2025

Metropolitan Community College is opening a new Business Development Center at Millwork Commons. The existing MCC IT Express space will turn into a hub for learning and networking for current and aspiring business owners. The initial classes will start Sept. 9, with more programming to come. 📚💼

Read about what’s ahead: https://buff.ly/Vekm9pL

Omaha and Lincoln are standing out on the national stage 🏆. LinkedIn ranked Omaha 10th for fastest growing job and talen...
01/08/2025

Omaha and Lincoln are standing out on the national stage 🏆. LinkedIn ranked Omaha 10th for fastest growing job and talent markets, while Coworking Cafe listed Omaha and Lincoln among the top cities for work-life balance. Omaha at No. 3 and Lincoln at No. 6. 🚀

Hear what local leaders have to say: https://buff.ly/Nezck4Q

Story by Ben Goeser.

31/07/2025

MIT REAP gave Nebraska entrepreneurs a chance to step back and rethink how we support startups. 💡 Through the program, Omaha and Lincoln joined global peers to study what makes a strong startup ecosystem, and how ours can grow. That work led to bigger conversations, and helped shape what would become Open Range. 💪

Read about how MIT REAP is influencing Nebraska’s startup scene: https://buff.ly/QsCxV9I

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