A self-driving car company recently rolled through Omaha. Could more follow?

Prairie Portraits: Makayla Leiting

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

College students can now pursue entrepreneurship as a major at UNO

The University of Nebraska at Omaha announced earlier in September that seven of its concentrations under its College of Business Administration have transitioned into full majors. School leadership said these changes reflect job market and industry needs.

Is it a vibe? Nebraska startup community insights on AI in coding

Vibe coding with artificial intelligence enables founders of all technical backgrounds to quickly turn ideas into functioning prototypes. While experts have praised the potential for new faces to build startups, they cautioned aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on customer discovery, feedback and what traits separate them from the competition.

DED suspends $1.2 million grant to Nebraska Startup Academy after reports of mismanagement

The NSA has been a cornerstone of the startup ecosystem since its launch in 2023, helping entrepreneurs and connecting startups with local corporations. But its future is in question after both DED and the Nebraska auditor’s office allege mismanagement of a $1.2 million state grant that makes up almost 90% of NSA’s funding.

Startup Week is back with ecosystem celebrations, networking and education from Nov. 16-21

Now in the hands of Open Range, the startup backbone organization, Startup Week is a collaboration with over 30 community partners to uplift the Nebraska startup ecosystem. Events range from pitches and networking to educational panels and a Women’s Entrepreneurship Day of events.