Nov 20, 2024 · FindU won the $10,000 Grand Prize and OMEDUS was selected as the people’s choice winner at the Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition. Keep reading to see the top five finalists.

Nov 22, 2024 · Twelve nominees made up of student achievers and industry trendsetters were recognized during the annual award ceremony hosted by the AIM Institute. The celebration raised awareness of accomplishments in the region’s tech sector.

The mission of Silicon Prairie News is to grow, connect and inspire the tech innovation communities of the Midwest.

Nov 12, 2024 · Silicon Prairie Startup Week is not just about celebration; it’s about meaningful content and connections. The programming is a collaborative effort that combines the strengths of SPN and the Chambers to foster more intentional engagement between the Omaha and Lincoln entrepreneurial communities.

How it works Apply: Submit your application with a 2-minute video pitch or a short written submission by October 6, 2024. Semi-Finalists: The top 20 startups will be selected as semi-finalists and announced on October 16, 2024. Showcase Opportunity: Semi-finalists will be invited to set up a table at the Startup Showcase, providing a fantastic opportunity to network, demonstrate your product ...

In this week’s newsletter we’re taking one more look back at 2024. The most popular stories on SPN last year covered corporate innovation, preparing Nebraska’s workforce to compete in the innovation economy and startup funding announcements.

Dec 21, 2024 · Omaha leaders discuss the city's strengths and growth opportunities in the local innovation economy following the release of the Technical.ly Map of Innovation Ecosystems.

Nov 6, 2024 · Elevator raised $1.6 million in order to expand its co-warehousing and co-working concept outside of Omaha. Des Moines has been announced as the next Elevator location, while the team also explores opportunities in Kansas City.

Dec 9, 2024 · The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Dec 26, 2024 · The most popular stories on SPN in 2024 covered corporate innovation, preparing Nebraska’s workforce to compete in the innovation economy and startup funding announcements. Revisit highlights from the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Nebraska over the past year with the stories below. Corporate innovation From Silicon Valley to Nebraska: Monolith’s journey of innovation Clean ...