Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC, INNOVATE.UNL.EDU) is a campus designed to facilitate new and in-depth partnerships between the University of Nebraska and private sector businesses. NIC is adjacent to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and strategically provides organizations with access to needed research faculty, facilities and students.
NIC is home to and welcomes companies of all sizes. Called NIC Partners, organizations leasing space at NIC are a mix of startups, medium-sized companies and larger companies. The diverse mix of companies creates and builds a culture of innovation and creativity. For additional information about campus facilities, leasing opportunities, events and a virtual campus tour, please visit INNOVATE.UNL.EDU.
Nebraska Innovation Studio (NIS) is one of the nation’s top makerspaces. Located at NIC, the studio is a 16,000-square-foot facility that houses a full metal shop, wood shop, rapid prototyping room, art studio, ceramics and textiles equipment – and much more. NIS is open to university faculty, students, staff and community members for a monthly membership fee. Makerspace members receive free training on all equipment. For more information about taking a tour of NIS, becoming a member and to see full equipment lists, please visit INNOVATIONSTUDIO.UNL.EDU.
The Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center is housed in a historic building that has been reconstructed to provide a unique full-service conference center. Operated and managed by the Nebraska Alumni Association, the NIC Conference Center provides multi-functional meeting and collaboration space that includes a 400-seat auditorium, 400-seat banquet hall and eight breakout rooms. Each space features state-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities. For more information and to book your conference, meeting or event, please visit INNOVATE.UNL.EDU/NIC-CONFERENCE-CENTER.
The Mill Coffee & Bistro offers The Mill’s signature fresh-roasted coffees and fine teas. Located at NIC, the coffee shop also offers breakfast and lunch items as well as baked goods and desserts and a selection of gourmet candies and chocolates – and craft beer, cocktails and wine. The Mill Coffee & Bistro provides a warm, welcoming, collaborative environment for NIC Partners and the community. For additional information about The Mill Coffee & Bistro, please visit MILLCOFFEE.COM.
The Scarlet Hotel is a brand-new six-story, 154-room boutique hotel located in the heart of NIC. Designed with unique local touches and staying true to Nebraska’s motto, each room gives guests a taste of “the good life” while paying homage to local towns and homegrown heroes. The hotel includes a full-service restaurant, coffee shop, fitness facility, rooftop bar and additional high-end features to ensure an outstanding guest experience. For more information and to book rooms, please visit SCARLETHOTELNEBRASKA.COM.
