Silicon Prairie News
At-risk federal SBIR funding is transformative for some Nebraska startups. Even with uncertainty, more should apply
A government shutdown, federal funding cuts and lack of congressional reauthorization is putting the Small Business Innovation Research program on the rocks. But speakers at a Silicon Prairie Startup…
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4mPrairie Portraits: Kristin Klaus
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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
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8mWhen does advanced science create entrepreneurs — and does it matter?
A new NSF Engine in Cleveland revives an old question — whether a startup or an incumbent should turn research into products — and brings up a better one: whether that distinction serves the people it’s meant to.
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12mNebraska Recurring Startup Events Guide - Updated for 2026
The Nebraska startup ecosystem hosts a variety of events to bring entrepreneurs, experts, community members and resources together in one space. To stay up to date on current offerings, here is an updated list of free weekly and monthly gatherings open to the public that encourage collaboration and innovation around the state.