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UNL student-led startups share progress following a year of work and $100k investment
Students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management presented their startups to mentors, faculty and family on April 24. The event marked the conclusion of the 2025-2026 Startup Studio, where four student teams developed their startup ideas bolstered by $100,000 investments and community support.
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Upcoming events
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- You’re invited to explore student projects and performances at Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts Open Studios, Friday, May 1, 5-8 p.m., at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus.
- Register for the 2026 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, online May 5-6.
- Check out the MCC Small Business Development Center Open House, Wednesday, May 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Ashton in Millwork Commons in Omaha.
- RSVP to the May AI Omaha meetup, AI in Action: From Strategy to Real-World Impact, Thursday, May 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Farm Credit Services of America.
- Get your ticket for Data at the Zoo! Data Science and AI Week Kickoff Party, Monday, May 11, 4-7 p.m., at Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem
Have an announcement or event you’d like to share? Send it to [email protected].
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- Applications for the NMotion Accelerator Fall 2026 cohort are due May 17
- Meet Allison Beninato, founder and CEO of CAMcerta and Inspire Collaborative Health Association, in the latest Prairie Portrait
- Meet the winners of the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship’s 2026 Entrepreneur Awards
- The Gr8er Plains Summit aims to encourage individuals to invest in VC-backed Midwest startups
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