Lincoln’s entrepreneurial spirit is stronger than ever, and today, I’m thrilled to introduce the six outstanding startups selected for the 2025 LaunchLNK grant. These companies are part of the future of our business community, and they’re finding new ways to solve problems in agriculture, education, technology and small business support. Selected from a highly competitive pool of almost 65 applicants, each of these high-growth startups will receive a $20,000 non-dilutive grant, along with access to crucial resources such as accounting services, intellectual property support and expert mentorship.
Since its debut in 2018, LaunchLNK has been a strong driver of Lincoln’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, equipping businesses with essential resources to grow and succeed. Its 30 program alumni have collectively secured over $100 million in follow-on funding and grants, underscoring the significant impact of the program, as well as Lincoln’s dedication to fostering innovation within our community.
After a rigorous selection process, we are proud to welcome this year’s cohort of LaunchLNK grant recipients. Congratulations to these visionary startups:
Set Your Sites is revolutionizing campground management by equipping sites for the next generation of campers. Their technology offers mobile payments, real-time campsite availability information and Wi-Fi services. Unlike any other camping technology, Set Your Sites supports all campsite types, benefiting both campers seeking instant availability updates and campgrounds looking to boost revenue and occupancy rates.
Short Answer helps K-12 schools embed writing across the curriculum through engaging, gamified writing activities for any subject. In an age where AI can generate text for students, developing core literacy skills is more challenging than ever. Short Answer makes it simple and fun for students to build core literacy skills.
FuturHerd Solutions is a swine-focused ag-tech startup dedicated to solving key challenges in swine care with innovative technology. With labor shortages impacting the swine industry, their flagship innovation – the Nursery Nanny robot – empowers caretakers by ensuring piglets receive essential support, even in the absence of direct supervision. This provides young piglets with the optimal guidance needed from the start of the nursery phase, leading to healthier herds and more sustainable farming practices.
Build Más recognized that Hispanic-owned small business contractors often struggle to create accurate, professional and profitable estimates due to language barriers, limited access to affordable tools and inefficient processes. Their bilingual platform offers templates and resources that help contractors confidently price projects, maximize their profitability and streamline their operations to build trust with their clients.
Bullseye GX, Inc. is an agri-genomics startup committed to empowering beef and dairy producers with genetic testing solutions. Their innovative approach delivers affordable, high-speed insights to optimize herd health, enhance breeding efficiency and drive profitability. By providing actionable data, they enable producers to make informed decisions that maximize their returns.
Landoption is a network of trusted local agriculture and conservation advisors, helping landowners and producers navigate alternative revenue programs. By streamlining education and enrollment, they simplify the process of integrating conservation, regenerative agriculture, and other programs into land and farm management.
Congratulations once again to this year’s grant recipients. To learn more about this impactful program, visit LaunchLNK.com.