NOVEMBER 16-21, 2026

Startup Week

A week-long celebration of startups and entrepreneurship happening across Nebraska.

Upcoming Events

STARTUP WEEK IS FOR

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Founders

Find events that can help with what comes next, Meet investors, find talent, learn from other founders, connect with customers, and discover resources available to you.

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Investors

Meet founders and companies from across Nebraska, discover what’s emerging, and build relationships with the people working on what comes next.

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Students

You don’t need a company or a startup resume to participate. Meet people working in startups, learn how companies get started, and find ways to get involved.

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Supporters

Mentors, educators, companies, service providers, community organizations, economic developers, and public-sector partners all have a role to play.

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Startup Curious

Perfect. Pick an event that sounds interesting and come see what’s happening. Startup Week is open to anyone who wants to learn about and connect with Nebraska’s startup community.

Becoming a Founder

Explore how new ideas are changing the way companies operate, compete, and grow.

Raising Capital

Get to know the funding landscape, what investors are looking for, and different ways founders can find funding.

Innovation in Business

Fueling momentum through programs, partnerships, and consistent community support.

Sales & Marketing

Dig into the strategies that help startups reach customers, make sales, and build momentum.

Ethical & Intentional AI

Explore what AI makes possible, the questions it raises, and how we can use it thoughtfully as it continues to evolve.

Top Industries

Get a closer look at the industries shaping Nebraska and the people, companies, and ideas pushing them forward.

Our Sponsors

A huge thanks to our incredible partners making Startup Week possible.

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Key Events

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NOVEMBER 16

Jump Start Challenge Powered by Don’t Panic Labs

A hackathon is a high-energy coding event where programmers and software engineers come together and build a solution to a specific problem in a short amount of time.

NOVEMBER 16

Startup Week Launch Party

Kick off Startup Week on good vibes and good food. Join us for drinks, networking, and a celebration of entrepreneurship in Nebraska.

NOVEMBER 17

Techstars Founder Catalyst Fall 2026 Showcase

Join us to celebrate the bold ideas, creative momentum, and early traction from the 3rd Omaha Techstars Founder Catalyst Program.

NOVEMBER 18

NMotion by gener8tor Fall 2026 Showcase

Help us congratulate and celebrate the companies who’ve completed the Fall 2026 NMotion Accelerator.

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NOVEMBER 19

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

A full day of events, programming, and networking that highlights, supports, and celebrates women entrepreneurs.

NOVEMBER 21

Startup Tailgate at The Nook

Join us for the Ohio State v. Nebraska tailgate as a final hurrah to round out Startup Week.

Omaha

These are the recurring events taking place in Omaha during Startup Week.

1 Million Cups Omaha

A weekly entrepreneurship meetup that highlights a different founder in our local community. 1MC Omaha takes place every Wednesday at 8:30 am at The Ashton Building in Millwork Commons.

VC Office Hours

Every week, the Nebraska Startup Academy hosts VC Office Hours in Millwork Commons – a casual, consistent gathering space for founders, investors, and anyone curious about entrepreneurship.

Omaha 100 Office Hours

Held weekly at Omaha 100, these office hours create an opportunity for participants to meet one-on-one with trusted community partners and learn about programs and services available throughout the Omaha area.

Lincoln

These are the recurring events taking place in Lincoln during Startup Week.

Maker’s Meetup

Each Monday from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, makers from surrounding areas come together and share the projects they’ve been working on behind Turbine Flats.

1 Million Cups Lincoln

A free, weekly gathering at Don’t Panic Labs for founders, builders, and leaders to drink coffee and learn about Lincoln’s entrepreneurial community. Occurs every Wednesday from 8:30am – 9:30am.

Who What Wednesdays

A collaboration between Turbine Flats and LUX Center for the Arts that features guest speakers sharing their experiences and ideas in art, education, and community building.

Open Coffee

This regular, casual get together every Thursday morning will be an opportunity to share coffee and stories with fellow entrepreneurs, builders, investors, and community members.