Silicon Prairie News

February was a big month for the Silicon Prairie! 🌟 From funding announcements to AI research and policy changes, startups across the region have been making moves. We rounded up some of the stories that shaped this month. And now we want to hear from you! 🤔 What’s one question you have for a startup founder? Drop it in the comments! #StartupEcosystem #SiliconPrairie #HighlightReel #FebruaryRecap #TechNews #entrepreneurship #NebraskaInnovation #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess

AIM Institute unveiled a new five-year strategy under recently appointed CEO Dala Alphonso. 📈 The plan, called "Vision 2030: Rebirth 2 Rebuild", aims to double the organization's impact and reach by the end of the decade. Read more about the strategy - https://buff.ly/4hTm9fd Story by Ani Schutz. #NebraskaNews #StartupEcosystem #NebraskaStartup #innovation #TechInnovation #TechEducation #NebraskaInnovation #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurship #leadership #SiliconPrairie

The 2025 NMotion spring accelerator is underway!💡 Six startups were accepted to the program. The cohort kicked off with visits to Omaha and Lincoln startups to network and exchange insights on their entrepreneurial journeys. Read more about the companies: https://buff.ly/4bmijZm Story by Ben Goeser. #NebraskaStartups #startups #entrepreneurship #NebraskaNews #StartupEcosystem #BusinessGrowth #TechInnovation

Know a deserving entrepreneur? The Nebraska Distinguished Entrepreneur Award honors a founder of a successful Nebraska-based company who's leading the way with innovation and growth. Their dedication has shaped both the local and national entrepreneurial landscape. Nominate and learn more about this award and eight other categories before March 17 here: https://lnkd.in/gKQY47ys #Entrepreneurs #NebraskaEntrepreneurs

InvestMidwest is heading to St. Louis! Startups, be sure to submit your application by this Friday! More info: https://lnkd.in/e4hJQFGq

Co-warehousing startup Elevator, a Co-Warehousing Community is expanding to Kansas City. 📦 This will be the company's third location, following its launch in Omaha and Des Moines. The new space will have capacity for 100 businesses and continues Elevator's mission to support Midwest entrepreneurs. Read more about their growth: https://buff.ly/4gWLTWS Story by Ben Goeser. #StartupGrowth #SiliconPrairie #entrepreneurship #NebraskaStartups #NebraskaNews #KansasCity #BusinessExpansion #EconomicDevelopment

Six startups have been awarded $20,000 each through the 2025 LaunchLNK Grant Program. 🎊 These ventures span industries from AgTech to construction. The startups will receive funding, resources, and mentorship to accelerate their growth. Read more about this year’s recipients: https://buff.ly/4gV14Q9 Story by Ani Schutz. #StartupNews #StartupFunding #innovation #entrepreneurship #NebraskaNews #NebraskaStartups #SiliconPrairie #StartupGrowth

🚀 From Startup Vision to Industry Leader: The NaviSavi Journey Resilience. Vision. Grit. As a solo female founder, Sally Bunnell turned NaviSavi from an idea into a pioneering B2B2C video content platform—proving the doubters wrong. Techstars was a game-changer, but persistence made it happen. Now, top travel brands are knocking on our door. Want to learn more? Let’s connect—reach out today! #StartupJourney #TravelMarketing #Techstars https://lnkd.in/dxuKHVkd

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet 🎣 Dusty B., Founder & CEO @ Fast Forward. ⚡ https://buff.ly/4hIBK10 #siliconprairienews #nebraska #nebraskanews #siliconprairie #prairieportraits #startups #innovation #entrepreneurship #kearney

The Midlands African Chamber is seeking speakers for the 2025 Pitch Black Conference to lead breakout sessions. 🎤 This event focuses on entrepreneurship and supports business growth within Black and minority communities in the Silicon Prairie. Apply by March 15! Learn more about this opportunity: https://buff.ly/4k1GDUB Story by Ben Goeser. #entrepreneurship #NebraskaNews #SiliconPrairie #startup #StartupNews #BusinessGrowth #Networking #innovation #MidlandsAfricanChamber