Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) (innovate.unl.edu) is creating a place where talent wants to be by connecting experts, companies and the University of Nebraska to create a unique culture of innovation. NIC is adjacent to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, driving new and in-depth partnerships between the University of Nebraska and private sector businesses by strategically providing businesses with access to research faculty, facilities and students.
Nebraska Innovation Campus facilities include office space, a makerspace, a conference center, a local coffee shop, a teaching and research hotel, lab space, pilot plant space and greenhouse space. “We have more than 70 entities located on NIC,” said Kate Engel, NIC Executive Director. “Many of the businesses located on NIC need a connection to, or a resource from, the university to help them grow and flourish in our state. Companies may need a connection to talent, or a certain faculty member or access to a piece of equipment, and they benefit from being in this vibrant ecosystem that sits right around the University of Nebraska.”
NIC is dedicated to advancing knowledge and driving economic impact by facilitating collaboration among industry partners, researchers and the community. Through state-of-the-art facilities, unique resources and a commitment to sustainability, NIC aims to empower partners to translate ideas into impactful solutions that benefit society locally, regionally and globally. By nurturing a culture of creativity, talent and resources, NIC strives to be a premier hub where ideas flourish, partnerships thrive and innovations shape the future.
NIC is alive with energy, ideas and the promise of the future as strong partners join forces to create and collaborate. NIC will provide long-term economic benefits to Nebraska through job creation, research and development, talent attraction and community development. In an innovation-based economy, companies prefer to locate adjacent to or on a university campus where they can collaborate with university faculty and research scientists and engage university students – NIC provides the opportunity to do so.
To learn more about Nebraska Innovation Campus, please visit INNOVATE.UNL.EDU.