Technology in Nebraska

Nebraska Technology Intel

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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9 stories

Welcome to your daily briefing on technology developments in Nebraska. Today we're covering 9 key stories including updates on nebraska technology headlines, nebraska technology updates. Let's dive in.

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Nebraska Technology Headlines

5 stories

1.1

This Nebraska company is supplying ICE with surveillance tech.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders are using two surveillance tools owned by a Nebraska company, including one allowing ICE to track cellphone locations without a warrant, during high-profile crackdowns in cities like Minneapolis.

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1.2

Startup Grants (2026) | Funding for Entrepreneurs in Nebraska, Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand….

Discover startup grants and funding for entrepreneurs. Access grants for business development, early-stage ventures, and innovation support for new companies in Nebraska, Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney.

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1.3

An industry shift pushed universities to do more entrepreneurship. Tech transfer is learning to….

Companies want new technologies to be more developed and ready for market before they buy. As a result, tech transfer offices in Nebraska and across the Midwest have leaned into startups — changing the economics of how university….

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1.4

Nebraska companies raised a record-breaking $527.9 million in venture capital funding in 2025 -….

Data compiled by Invest Nebraska identified 66 venture capital deals completed by startups in the state in 2025 — placing Nebraska 30th in the country for the total amount of VC funding raised last year.

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1.5

Long-term employment creation: Nebraska providing unique innovation grant to tech startups.

While it's a slower solution than recruiting large businesses, the state says it's more sustainable, and they're seeing returns of over $15 of revenue for every dollar they invest.

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Nebraska Technology Updates

4 stories

2.1

The $50 Billion AI Panic: Why Silicon Valley Needs Nebraska.

People complain that the AI market is a guaranteed gold rush. You are just looking at the wrong numbers. Mobile AI is a Ghost Story. Here is the actual math ...

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2.2

List Of Startup Funding Programs In Nebraska - 2025.

List Of Startup Funding Programs In Nebraska.

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2.3

University of Nebraska launches AI Institute.

University of Nebraska launches AI Institute to lead in ethical innovation, research and workforce development.

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2.4

News & Announcements Archives - Tech Nebraska.

byEmily Allen|Aug 5, 2025|News & Announcements.

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