CAR T-cell therapy uses re-engineered immune cells to attack diseases. After proving its effectiveness on cancer patients, it is now being explored as a treatment for autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Nebraska Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center doctors treated the first patient in this new trial earlier this year. The post UNMC takes first steps in treating autoimmune disorders with a therapy originally used for cancer appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
Lincoln-based startup Nestimate closed a $3 million seed round to advance its retirement income planning solution. The round had investors from Texas, California, New York and Nebraska, including some notable names in financial services. Nestimate was founded in 2022 in response to evolving business needs during COVID and changes to retirement savings rules, according to […] The post newsletter, Oct. 29 – Nestimate appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
Effective budgeting helps you pay bills on time, avoid overspending, strengthen your credit score and work toward bigger goals like paying off debt or moving into your first apartment. However, budgeting isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your financial situation, income, spending habits and what works best for you. The post Take Charge of Your College Finances: Budgeting Tips Every Student Should Know appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
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The Lincoln-based startup offers a software analytics platform designed for financial advisers, asset managers and insurers navigating complex retirement income solutions. Investors shared what sparked their interest in the company and what attracting capital from out of state represents for a growing startup.| Silicon Prairie News
The event was a convening of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, university faculty and young professionals at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. Panelists shared insights into building robots and pursuing a career in robotics. The conference is an initiative of the Heartland Robotics Cluster.| Silicon Prairie News
Service Stories, an Omaha-based startup, took home the grand prize. The $2,500 people’s choice prize went to the nonprofit organization Nebraska Innovation Labs. Keep reading to learn about the five finalists who pitched live to an expert panel of judges during the community event.| Silicon Prairie News
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University of Nebraska System researchers, local entrepreneurs and community partners gathered for a night of honors at UNeMed’s Innovation Research Awards. The festivities come following Bio Nebraska’s celebration of the bioscience sector in the state in early October. The post October award celebrations recognize scientific advancements, university research and entrepreneurial spirit in Nebraska appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
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Opening new financial accounts involves more than just signing on the dotted line. Here are some tips on what to expect so you can be prepared when paperwork or applications start to trickle in.| Silicon Prairie News
Money-transfer apps and services like Zelle have revolutionized the way we send and receive money. But make sure you're doing it safely.| Silicon Prairie News
In the heart of rural America, small businesses, which have served as the backbone of these communities, are evolving.| Silicon Prairie News
Nebraska’s startup community has worried for months about the future of the Business Innovation Act after it was targeted for funding cuts this past legislative session. Ecosystem leaders warn that if DED’s awards stop isn’t reversed, Nebraska innovation will suffer. The post DED stops awarding funding for Business Innovation Act programs, offers no clear explanation appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
The SPN team reflects on some of our favorite moments, events and takeaways from Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025. The post Highlights from Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025 appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
In late September, a statewide stroke conference showcased how technology can turn remote learning into a hands-on, collaborative experience. Hologram boxes, virtual reality headsets and interactive walls connected health care providers across four University of Nebraska Medical Center campuses to simulate an in-person learning environment. Attendees from Omaha, Kearney, Norfolk and Scottsbluff were able to […] The post newsletter, Oct. 22 – holograms appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
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At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, hologram boxes, virtual reality headsets and interactive walls brought health care providers together across four campuses. The statewide stroke conference showcased how technology can turn remote learning into a hands-on, collaborative experience. The post UNMC connects Nebraska campuses through hologram and VR technology at statewide stroke conference appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
Co-founder and Managing Partner Doug Durham is stepping away from his role and will remain an adviser to DPL leadership. He said the Lincoln-based software engineering and innovation consulting company will continue helping local entrepreneurs build their ideas into businesses. The post Don’t Panic Labs announces change in leadership as managing partner steps down appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
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UNeMed, the tech transfer organization for UNMC and UNO, is holding a variety of events next week, including its annual Research Innovation Awards and a startup showcase open to the public to get a closer look at the work researchers do.| Silicon Prairie News
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The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the final round of a two-day, bracket-style competition earlier this week. Narrowed down from 64 teams of UNL students, four finalists pitched their business plans on stage to a panel of judges in pursuit of the $15,000 grand prize.| Silicon Prairie News
The 10-week pre-accelerator provides early-stage founders access to courses, workshops and mentoring from industry experts in the global Techstars network. This opportunity for Nebraska founders is available due to Greater Omaha’s inclusion in Techstars Startup Community Partnerships.| Silicon Prairie News
NMotion powered by gener8tor announced its latest investment in six startups, including four from Nebraska. The accelerator initiated the program by introducing the cohort to startups around Omaha and Lincoln to network and exchange experiences from their startup journey.| Silicon Prairie News
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Omaha could be an ‘it’ city for AI. But building more huge data centers isn’t the only pathway.| Silicon Prairie News
Camp Alpaca is a two-week paid summer internship in Omaha where educators gather to create practical, culture-focused tools for schools. Developed by education startup Alpaca, the program centers teacher voices, creative confidence and collaborative resource design.| Silicon Prairie News
Rick Knudtson’s journey from learning WordPress development at BrightMix to cofounding Flywheel and Workshop demonstrates how a dedicated local founder can ignite transformation in an entire tech ecosystem. Through strong partnerships and a commitment to community, he has elevated Omaha as a hub where startups can thrive.| Silicon Prairie News
The Omaha-based EdTech startup closed a seed round to advance its employee engagement tools for educators. The company evolved from sending care packages to teachers to now providing software solutions, including a pulse survey product, to encourage career retention.| Silicon Prairie News
The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) is an international conference dedicated to connecting educators with the latest EdTech solutions. Omaha startup Alpaca won three awards at the conference, including the Top EdTech Product Award.| Silicon Prairie News
Alpaca Founder and CEO Karen Borchert shared insight into her journey from nonprofit leader to tech executive to startup founder at Millwork Conversations.| Silicon Prairie News
This guest post written by Karen Borchert, COO of Flywheel, originally appeared in Medium. This March, I was planning to give a speech at SaaStr US, about| Silicon Prairie News
Raise your hand if “sales” is your least favorite part of having a startup. Do sales meetings stress you out? Do you hate putting together proposals? Are| Silicon Prairie News
The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator at UNL is giving students the chance to grow their businesses while still in college. From scholarships and mentorship to peer groups and practicum credit, the program is shaping the next generation of founders in Nebraska.| siliconprairienews.com
UNL launches AI makerspace in partnership with Scott Data Meet Workforce Symphony CEO Todd Smith in the latest Prairie Portrait Economic development| Silicon Prairie News
Learn All About I-Corps – Unlocking Innovation with the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub, online 12-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18. Register for Unlock Your Team’s| Silicon Prairie News
The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator at UNL is giving students the chance to grow their businesses while still in college. From scholarships and mentorship to peer groups and practicum credit, the program is shaping the next generation of founders in Nebraska.| Silicon Prairie News
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a new AI makerspace in partnership with Omaha-based Scott Data, giving students access to cutting-edge computing power. The facility is the first of its kind in Nebraska and among only a handful tied to higher education nationally.| Silicon Prairie News
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Economic development is now stretched thin across issues ranging from child care and housing to workforce development, alongside such traditional concerns as attracting and retaining businesses. Bright spots and challenges are visible as the region aims for renewed growth.| Silicon Prairie News
A new assessment launching at HUSTLE is designed to give leaders insight into how they guide teams and drive outcomes. Developed at Creighton University with researcher Sangeeta Badal, the Entrepreneurial Leadership Profile will also shape the school’s entrepreneurship minor.| Silicon Prairie News
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.| Silicon Prairie News
Five takeaways from the first Nebraska Data & AI summit| Silicon Prairie News
The annual conference hosted by the Midlands African Chamber brought together five local startups in a pitch competition for a grand prize of up to $15,000. The event also highlighted the struggles faced by minority business owners and the community resources available.| Silicon Prairie News
The Omaha Data Science Academy receives accreditation in Nebraska| Silicon Prairie News
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ODSA leaders said the recognition by the Nebraska Commissioner of Education opens up additional opportunities for both the Omaha-based trade school and its graduates. Leadership shared their plans moving forward, including expanding its accreditation outside of Nebraska.| Silicon Prairie News
In an exclusive conversation with Silicon Prairie News, Gold explains where federal research funding stands after the initial upheaval of the Trump administration’s proposed cuts. For NU, support from the business world is more important than ever — but replacing federal money is far from easy.| Silicon Prairie News
A new $2.5 million co-working and business incubator space hopes to create more job opportunities in this rural community. Combined with two colleges and a rush of new housing, that’s an opportunity to keep students local and, perhaps, reverse a decades-long population trend.| Silicon Prairie News
The SPN Ecosystem Project is a multimedia series tracing key players, startups and events that have shaped Nebraska’s entrepreneurial landscape since the early 2000s. The series blends SPN’s archival content with new reporting to explore how the ecosystem has evolved and the individuals who helped build it.| siliconprairienews.com
The SPN Ecosystem Project is a multimedia series tracing key players, startups and events that have shaped Nebraska’s entrepreneurial landscape since the early 2000s. This installment spotlights Karen Borchert, founder and CEO at Alpaca.| Silicon Prairie News
Attend the next UNeMed Idea Pub: Morning Edition, Thursday, Aug. 28, 9-11 a.m. at Catalyst in Omaha. You’re invited to Founders & Friends Happy Hour +| Silicon Prairie News
Only a few days left to apply for the SPSW Pitch Competition sponsored by Open Range for your chance to win $10k in non-dilutive capital for your Nebraska| Silicon Prairie News
Midwest founders of high-growth companies can now apply for the 2026 Pipeline Fellowship and Pathfinder cohorts. Accepted participants will gain access to educational modules and expert networks to help scale their businesses. The application window closes Nov. 21.| Silicon Prairie News
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NMotion powered by gener8tor is a startup accelerator in Nebraska that invests in two cohorts of high-growth startups each year. SPN recently caught up with past participants in NMotion programming to see how they’ve progressed since the accelerator. Founders can apply for NMotion’s latest accelerator by Aug. 17.| Silicon Prairie News
Silicon Prairie News and Technical.ly launched a partnership to share stories about innovation and entrepreneurship between the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. This week SPN Editor Stefanie Monge is headed to Philly Tech Week to discuss the role of ecosystem storytellers located outside of Silicon Valley and the coasts.| Silicon Prairie News
Help shape Silicon Prairie Startup Week for 2025 Meet Glen Lambert, Metaverse Developer and co-organizer of 1 Million Cups Omaha, in this week’s Prairie| Silicon Prairie News
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Nebraska ranks near the bottom in startup survival, and Omaha’s innovation ecosystem remains fragmented, according to a recent report. The Silicon Prairie Rising report lays out a roadmap for change, calling for a central organization to coordinate efforts and foster a thriving entrepreneurial environment.| Silicon Prairie News
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Brittany Mascio began her journey in Nebraska’s startup ecosystem at Silicon Prairie News, where she helped shape Big Omaha. Now, she's bringing that same spirit of connection and community to the Omaha Comedy Fest. Read the first story in the SPN Ecosystem Project to learn more about the early days of building community in startups.| Silicon Prairie News
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A first generation Nebraska sheep producer devised a method to turn low-quality sheep wool into high-quality natural fertilizer. Inspired by research happening at the University of Vermont, Kestrel Ridge Pellet Co. is the only business of its kind in Nebraska.| Silicon Prairie News
University of Nebraska at Omaha students can now enroll in the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program. The program starts in the Spring 2025 semester. University and city leaders say the coursework will enhance the future career opportunities for students and benefit Omaha as a whole.| Silicon Prairie News
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