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IO2026 Summit to convene ‘ties and T-shirts’ for corporate-startup learning and networking on Midwest innovation
The Lincoln event comes every two years, with this year’s theme being “the art and science of innovation.” Organizer Brian Ardinger sees an opportunity to refocus on human needs in the age of AI…
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5mPrairie Portraits: Taylor Korensky
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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5mPrairie Portraits: Corrine Wardian
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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4mPrairie Portraits: Kristin Klaus
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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8mHow Werner Enterprises is leading the way for corporate support of startups in Nebraska
Local startups have found Werner Enterprises to be a strong partner in a state that otherwise has little corporate support, they said. For Werner, corporate innovation can’t happen without engaging with the cutting edge of today’s technology and the entrepreneurs driving it.
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6mNew BioNebraska white paper hopes to bring the state together on biotech industry growth
BioNebraska, together with the Nebraska Corn Board, conducted a study on biotech industry needs. While there are some infrastructure improvements that can be made, most recommendations are about leadership from state stakeholders and more investment in workforce development.