Tech Nebraska

Omaha found itself a spot on Technical.ly's first Innovation Index that ranks 24 tech and startup hubs based on key metrics like R&D spending, startup valuations and economic mobility. While Omaha has room to grow, the city shines in affordability, boasting the highest cost-of-living score and ranking 6th in economic mobility. Omaha also performs well in ease of doing business, with a score comparable to tech hubs like Austin. See where else Omaha thrived and where it has room to grow✨ https://ow.ly/ny4M50UsTyC

Kick off 2025 with us! Join us on January 9 for our Legislative Meet & Greet at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. Connect with state leaders, members, and members of our advisory board as we discuss the future of tech in Nebraska. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided! RSVP below ⬇️

📬 The December edition of The Pulse has arrived! Wrap up the year with our top 2024 highlights, must-read blog posts, and an exclusive invite to kick off 2025 with us. ⬇️

🗓️ Save the date: The Aksarben Foundation's inaugural Nebraska Women in Tech Summit is coming on March 7, 2025! This gathering will take place during International Women's Week and is designed to empower women in technology and foster connections within our tech community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the future of women in technology — register now: https://ow.ly/MuY150Ukhq3

"Nebraska’s strength is in its people, its vision, and its willingness to support each other.” At the Tech Nebraska Summit, CIOs Katie Curtis, Daragh Mahon, and Kent Sona discussed what it takes to drive innovation while staying true to Nebraska’s values. From AI breakthroughs to fostering mentorship, this conversation was an incredible call to action for our tech community. Read on:

👏 Bellevue University and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are teaming up to launch the AWS Cloud Institute, a 9-month virtual program designed to teach coding, AI application building, and more. The program is designed to launch graduates into entry-level cloud roles, offering starting salaries of up to $50K per year! We can't wait to see how this program ramps and grows. https://ow.ly/cXBO50UkgYL

At the Tech Nebraska Summit, Katherine Saunders laid out the facts. Nebraska is: ✅ Ranked 7th for business climate ✅ 14th in startup early job creation ⚠️ 25th in venture capital funding ❌ 49th in startup survival rate The key takeaway? Success is intentional! Discover how Nebraska can rise to the top through collaboration, focus, and bold leadership:

One Million Cups has officially made its way to Grand Island! ✨ The first meeting in October marked the start of weekly Wednesday morning gatherings. Grand Island's entrepreneurial community will play a vital role in driving local job creation and economic growth, working alongside local initiatives like Big Idea Grand Island. Welcome to the Nebraska tech community, 1 Million Cups Grand Island! 🚀

🚨 Breaking: Google is investing $250,000 in the University of Nebraska Foundation to advance AI research and education across the university system. This investment will empower faculty and students to engage with cutting-edge technologies, cementing Nebraska's role as a leader in innovation! They're also investing $930 million in infrastructure investments to grow its data centers in Lincoln, Papillion, and Omaha, bringing their total investment in our state to $4.4 billion. 👏 Read on:

ICYMI, we have exciting news from Tech Nebraska member Kiewit! 🎉 They’ve been awarded a $73 million contract from the Maryland Transportation Authority Board to rebuild the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge. Kiewit will kick off the project, starting with defining the project scope and requirements. 🚧 Learn more here https://ow.ly/cFNs50UfcNF