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CycleSafe bike lockers now available at NIC

CycleSafe bike lockers are now available at NIC! Four bike lockers located on the west side of Innovation Commons behind the dumpster enclosure. The bike lockers can be used by NIC Partners and the public.

Bike Lockers Available:

• Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour
• Monthly membership: $5.00/month
• Annual membership: $50.00/year

Use the following steps to use the bike lockers at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio pilots drone course with educators

A new drone class has participants flying high at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Eight area educators took part in a three-day drone operating course for teachers, which is aimed at preparing them for the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test, also known as the Part 107 exam — the required test to operate drones commercially. Two-day public courses will be offered, beginning July 1-2. Classes will be held every six to eight weeks at Nebraska Innovation Studio, which is part of the university’s Nebraska Innovation Campus.

May 29 Heuermann Lecture symposium to focus on ag-tech opportunities

Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from a range of startups will hold a panel discussion on the opportunities in advanced agricultural technology during a May 29 Heuermann Lecture symposium at Nebraska Innovation Campus. The theme is “Innovations in Agricultural Technology: Cultivating Tomorrow's Farms.”

In addition, investment professionals will share insights on the financial ecosystem supporting Midwest entrepreneurial ventures in ag tech.  

Construction begins on groundbreaking precision ag research center

Construction of the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture at Nebraska Innovation Campus launched with a ceremonial turning of dirt on May 6.

The state-of-the-art research center is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Nebraska Innovation Campus. The center will focus on the challenges and opportunities in agricultural innovation for the 21st century.

Engel named next executive director of Nebraska Innovation Campus

Ag Week in Nebraska celebrated at Innovation Campus

University of Nebraska–Lincoln leaders joined Gov. Jim Pillen at Nebraska Innovation Campus on March 19 to celebrate Agriculture Week in the Cornhusker State.

The event, held at the Greenhouse Innovation Center, included an Agriculture Week in Nebraska proclamation from Gov. Pillen, tours of research spaces within the greenhouse, and a preview of the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture. Other participants included representatives from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, FFA members, 4-H leaders, and the Nebraska Farm Bureau.

University leaders thank federal delegation for USDA ag research facility investment

University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek was joined March 11 by NU leaders in issuing statements on the bipartisan federal spending bill approved by the House and Senate and signed by the President.

The budget package includes $25 million for construction of a USDA Agricultural Research Service facility located at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Innovation Campus, part of a broad vision at the university to advance agricultural research and development for the future.

Innovation Studio offering training, programming on next-gen robots

Since its founding in 2015, Nebraska Innovation Studio has served the university community, entrepreneurs and businesses in the state. The makerspace is now catalyzing Nebraska’s robotics ecosystem.

Since November 2023, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s makerspace has offered training for programming and operation of collaborative and welding robots. The workshops are open to anyone.

AURP Announces 2024 Board Of Directors and Officers

AURP, a 37-year global nonprofit association representing research parks, innovation districts, technology regions and residing firms in support of the growth and development of these communities, today announces its 2024 elected Board of Directors and Officers.

AURP Board members may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. The term for these newly elected and incumbent Board members is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026:

Lincoln's 2023 Hour of Code and Tech Fair event at NIC

Join us for Lincoln’s Hour of Code event, a morning full of coding activities and an interactive Tech Fair at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. This event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.