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Since its inception in 2019, The Combine has been at the forefront of driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the food and agriculture-tech sectors across Nebraska. 🌽 Here's a snapshot of our impact from 2019 to 2023: 🌟 Number of Companies: We've nurtured and supported 28 incredible startups, each bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the table. 👥 Full-Time Jobs Created: Our startups have collectively generated 60 full-time jobs, fueling economic growth and employment opportunities in our community. 🎓 Internships Offered: Through our program, we've provided valuable learning experiences to 46 interns, helping to shape the next generation of industry leaders. 💼 Venture Capital Raised: The innovative ideas coming out of The Combine have attracted significant investment, with our startups raising a whopping $15.56 million in venture capital funding. 💰 Grant Funding Received: We're proud to have secured $5.7 million in grant funding to further support the groundbreaking work of our startups and drive continued innovation in food and agriculture-tech. Together, we're shaping the future of food and agriculture! Join us in celebrating these achievements and stay tuned for even more exciting developments ahead. #TheCombine #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #AgriTech #NebraskaTech

Yesterday, I had an unexpected yet enlightening encounter with my internship supervisor at Covenant University. We crossed paths while using the elevator and engaged in a conversation about wrapping up my internship and post-internship plans. As we exited the building, we met an Indian colleague from the Center for Research Innovations and Discoveries ( CUCRID Research), where I interned at HSL (Hebron Startup Lab) - a renowned university based incubator that has raised notable startups like Piggyvest , Kora , ThriveAgric , and so on. After exchanging pleasantries, my supervisor posed a question that caught me off guard: "What have you learned about entrepreneurship?" Initially nervous, I drew from my knowledge of Eric Ries' book Lean Startup, specifically continuous innovation and building solutions that's useful for you the builder (something You're passionate about). Surprisingly, my response impressed him. What struck me most was my instinctive reply: "Honestly, I'd love to learn more." This genuine expression reflected how I've learnt humility without being conscious about it. Well we have an invitation to meet on Friday. What should I tell a curator about entrepreneurship ? #startup #innovation #business

For students interested in starting or joining a startup, the final application deadline for Cohort 4 of Catalyst XL is tonight. After having multiple students in the last Cohort start their own startups, find their co-founders, and secure startup internships, we decided we'd bring the program back even better than last time. Starting July 1st, we'll go through our 4-week curriculum on the startup ecosystem, interning with startups, making the 6 key decisions at an early-stage venture, and some useful ways to organize your work life to make room for building. You'll also get the chance to work on your own project with a team of students and pitch it at our Pitch Competition. And all of our students' favorite part: you'll meet other entrepreneurial students from around the world as you all work to complete the program and officially become Catalyst Fellows. Our goal is to save you years of painful lessons in entrepreneurship, and get you building ASAP. Comment your email and we'll send the application + more info! #collegestudents #undergraduates #university #college #startups #venture #opportunity #experience #builders #entrepreneurship

3 Core Values that you need to know, Because they Drive Every Entrepreneur's Journey 🚀 1️⃣ Embracing Risk-Taking: ↪ From launching ventures to trekking in Kashmir, every move pushed me out of my comfort zone. Growth comes through challenges. 2️⃣ Community Value Creation: ↪ Xartup was never just about profit. Our founder community across several countries proves the power of putting people first. 3️⃣ Dream Beyond Boundaries: ↪ Being from a small town never held me back. From research internships at IIT's to J.P. Morgan to building startups, bigger dreams fueled every step. Success isn't just about personal growth , While it's about lifting others as you climb. P.S. Which of these values resonates most with your journey? Share your thoughts below! #EntrepreneurshipJourney #ValueDriven #StartupLife #CommunityFirst #DreamBig

Week 1 with Gina Experiences. This week, I was invited to join a discussion about startups with Gina Experiences. The speaker for this discussion was Mr. Jude Salvador Buelva, who taught us the essential skills needed to start a business and how to make it successful. At the end of the discussion, I learned about what a startup is. Specifically, a startup is a young company focused on growth, innovation, and solving a specific problem, often in a new or unique way. I also realized, after the activity "Make a Worse Idea That Makes Sense," that there are many ideas that can actually make sense if approached creatively. I remember Sir Jude saying, "An idea is cheap if it remains just an idea." This resonated with me because it's true—if you have an idea and do nothing with it, it remains just an idea with no outcome, rendering it essentially meaningless. That’s just my interpretation of what the speaker said. That’s all for week one. I hope to learn more about the tourism field with the help of Gina Experiences as I continue my internship with them.

Looking to kickstart your career in college? Get your first professional experience by working with an innovative startup through E-Cell’s WINTERNFAIR!! Registrations coming soon... Don’t miss the chance to gain hands-on experience, working alongside creative minds, and being part of something big this winter! #winternfair #internship #startupculture #startups #entrepreneurship #innovation #iitmadras #growthmindset #ecell #ecell_iitm

The flagship business incubator at #UARK, the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP), will open applications for its seventh cohort of companies on Friday, Oct. 18. ⛺🚵♂️🎣 #GORP supports startups in the outdoor recreation sector, and its Cohort Incubator offers a 12-week curriculum including workshops, a dedicated mentor team, product/service development assistance, up to $15,000 per company of non-dilutive funding and an intern from OEI's Venture Intern Program. 💸🌱 "We're seeking founders at the idea-to-launch stage. These are founders that have identified a problem in the industry, have validated an early solution, but who've not yet fully entered the market." — Zoe Buonaiuto, Ph.D., OEI's director of business incubation 💡🚀 Learn more ✨: https://lnkd.in/gciY5bup #StartSomethingAR #OutdoorRecreation #StartupSupport

I got to know in my startup SalonGo, there are 4 interns that had started their own startups and agencies.... I had always tried to maintain a good startup culture so that everyone can learn and got some experience. I had also done a ton of unpaid internships in the intial phase of my journey, if that helped me to build a base then the actual building experience helped to fail and learn further to 10x. #startup #culture #funding #entrepreneurship #business

Imagine joining a startup without the 9-to-5 grind - just pure passion and growth! 🚀 If you're a student, this could be true very soon. We're opening the doors to our next wave of student recruits at START Hamburg. If you're ready to connect with Europe's entrepreneurial movers and shakers, this is your moment. Join us and shape your own story with a team that's anything but ordinary! #Entrepreneurship #StudentPower #GrowthJourney"