Support for the
Nebraska Startup Academy
The Nebraska Startup Academy is a non-profit and supporting organization of The Omaha Community Foundation, working to help further their mission, to maximize the power of philanthropy to strengthen our community.
How Can You Support Us?
The Nebraska Startup Academy provides guidance and mentorship to founders, investors, and the community by educating with a specialized curriculum, hosting events with industry experts, and leveraging affiliate relationships to help establish Nebraska as an innovation hub in the Midwest.
Since 2023, the Nebraska Startup Academy has helped support:
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Over 4K+ engaged founders, investors, and mentors across our platform, events, and newsletters in the region.
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Over 600 founders, investors, and mentors active on our platform.
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21 startups incubated at The Grove in Millwork Commons.
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Over 35 Corporate Pitch Days hosted.
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160+ additional events hosted and supported across weekly VC Office Hours, Scale Omaha, UneMed’s Idea Pub, pitch competitions, + more.
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~$70M in annual economic output for the state of Nebraska.
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300+ total new jobs in Nebraska.
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190+ newly incorporated Nebraska companies.
Questions? Reach out to Ayssa Cave at alyssa@nestartupacademy.org
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Since our founding in 2023, we’ve engaged thousands of founders, built a digital platform serving 450+ entrepreneurs across the region with tailored programming, and hosted 35+ successful Corporate Pitch Days with industry partners. We’ve sparked connections between first-time founders and seasoned investors, facilitated strategic pilots between startups and enterprises, and built a collaborative community that celebrates small wins and big breakthroughs alike.
And we're just getting started.
2025 IMPACT REPORT
The Nebraska Startup Academy provides guidance and mentorship to founders, investors, and the community by educating with a specialized curriculum, hosting events with industry experts, and leveraging affiliate relationships to help establish Nebraska as an innovation hub in the Midwest.