Connecting the Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs Startup Communities
Open Range is helping founders start, scale, and stay in the Silicon Prairie.
Rooted in Action
Open Range strengthens Nebraska’s startup ecosystem by helping people connect, collaborate, and build what’s next.
ACCESS
Clearing paths to capital, mentorship, and support for more people in more places
ACTIVATE
Fueling momentum through programs, partnerships, and consistent community support
AMPLIFY
Telling the stories of local innovation to boost visibility, belief, and investment
The Mission
Open to all.
Rooted in community.
Built for bold ideas.
Open Range connects founders, funders, creatives, and community builders to reduce friction, close gaps, and turn shared ideas into action. Together, we’re shaping an innovation economy that starts and stays right here on the Silicon Prairie.
The Kernel
Stay connected to the people, programs, and ideas driving innovation across Greater Omaha and Lincoln. Explore real conversations, founder journeys, and community moments from the people building what’s next.
Through a new Techstars Startup Community Partnership, Omaha joins a global network helping founders access capital, mentorship, and momentum. Open Range is proud to help power this effort and connect our startup community to world-class support.
Behind every program and partnership is a simple belief: Nebraska’s innovation economy should be open to all.
Get to know the people, purpose, and vision shaping Open Range.