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Nebraska Tech Collaborative Launches Software Skills Assessment

Statewide survey (open through July 11) identifies software-team skills gaps and provides companies with targeted feedback.

Greater Omaha Selected for Inaugural Techstars Community Program

Omaha–Lincoln join Sarajevo and Istanbul in the first Techstars Startup Community Partnerships cohort.

Partnership Seeks to Position Omaha as AI Innovation Hub

Greater Omaha Chamber teams with Scott Data to grow AI infrastructure and attract tech companies.

NMotion Accelerator Fall 2025 Cohort Applications Open

Accelerator powered by gener8tor seeks six high-growth early-stage startups by August 17.

NMotion Spring 2025 Cohort Welcomes Six Startups

Spring cohort features four Nebraska companies like Kool Kapz and Leadfoot Analytics.

UNeMed Hosts Tech Transfer Boot Camp, Aug 18–22

Hands-on crash course at Catalyst for commercializing university research; apps due July 11.

Silicon Prairie Startup Week Returns Oct 6–11, 2025

A week-long celebration of Nebraska entrepreneurship across Omaha, Lincoln, Ashland, and Council Bluffs.

Apply to Speak at Heartland Developers Conference by July 31

Keynotes and breakout sessions across cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and more in Council Bluffs.

Prairie Portraits: Meet Dala Alphonso of AIM Institute

Spotlight on the CEO building Nebraska’s tech talent through education and outreach.

Div-idy: Omaha’s AI Platform Revolutionizing Website and Game Development

Harnessing AI to Simplify Digital Creation

Omaha Emerges as Midwest AI Ecosystem

Public–private efforts position Omaha with AI infrastructure, university programs, and startups.

AgTech Connect 2025 Spotlights Gen‑AI & Security

Farming, drones, and supply-chain experts convene mid‑July to discuss AgTech trends.

Maha Festival Returns Downtown Aug 2, 2025

The indie music and culture festival marks its return to RiverFront with headline acts.