Nebraska has many resources available to local entrepreneurs. Utilizing these resources is highly encouraged to further define and prove or disprove the business model prior to raising capital.
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Invest Nebraska builds a better future for our state by providing financial and operational assistance to high growth companies, advancing the entrepreneurial economy, and attracting out-of-state capital to Nebraska.
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Supporting technology leaders in our states largest industry. From initial goal setting and idea assessment to preparation for a capital raise, The Combine Program is designed to assist entrepreneurs on an individual basis. With a focus on food and ag tech, The Combine supports undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff, and the general statewide community. Entrepreneurs in eastern Nebraska are encouraged to utilize the incubation space, however, the program is available on demand digitally across the state.
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Have you considered the 'entrepreneur' path but didn't want to go at it alone? Check out the Nmotion accelerator studio (a gener8tor program)!
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Are you a Nebraska student looking for financing? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship sponsors conferences, competitions, and community outreach programs to create growth and competition in local businesses.
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Nebraska businesses: check out the NE Department of Economic Development for more information on grants available to Nebraska Businesses!
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Are you in the healthcare industry? UNeMed improves healthcare by fostering innovation, advancing biomedical research and engaging entrepreneurs and industry to commercialize novel technologies.
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NUtech Ventures promotes economic development and entrepreneurship by maximizing the value of intellectual property resulting from research at the University of Nebraska.
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If you are a tech-enabled startup in Nebraska, apply to the Startup Fellowship for resources, capital, and more.
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UNO's Maverick Venture Fund invests seed capital into local, early-stage startups. Click the logo for more information!
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Interested in strengthening your business plan? Check out Sequoia Capital's step-by-step business plan template to help you formulate an outstanding business plan.
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The Husker Venture Fund offers hands-on investment experience for students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln while providing funding for student- and faculty-led startups. The fund, built by alumni and university supporters, is managed by students under the supervision of the Center for Entrepreneurship, the University of Nebraska Foundation and Invest Nebraska.
