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Tech Nebraska to spin out from Nebraska Chamber and go independent on Sept. 1
The statewide tech association and lobbying organization was started in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Now, it will pursue growth in tech advocacy and membership with an independent voice while still working with the chamber on common causes.
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Upcoming events
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- Lincoln AI is hosting its August meetup on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Don’t Panic Labs in Lincoln.
- Register for “The Human Side of AI Software Engineering” with Women in Technology of the Heartland on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
- The Commonwealth in Omaha announced it is now accepting applications for its next round of Idea Lab entrepreneurship and founder programming. Learn more about the organization and its offerings here.
- Applications for the MCC Business Development Sponsorship are due Thursday, Aug. 20. Metropolitan Community College is hosting its 12-week FastTrac program for entrepreneurs wanting to start and grow their businesses.
- Applications for the Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Fall 2026 Program are due Friday, Aug. 21, for early-stage founders.
ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem
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- Lincoln widens its gap over Omaha in the latest Best of the Midwest Startup Ecosystem Rankings
- Meet Doug Miller, Founder and Chief Product Officer @ Impower Health, in the latest Prairie Portrait
- When does advanced science create entrepreneurs — and does it matter?
- Nebraska Recurring Startup Events Guide – Updated for 2026
- A new home for Silicon Prairie News and its signature event
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