Contact. INDUSTRY LIAISON OFFICERS Ryan Anderson, UNL randerson13@unl.edu
Michael Dixon, UNMC mdixon@unmc.edu
Sara Bennett, UNK bennettsa2@unk.edu
Deanna Marcelino, UNO deannamarcelino@unomaha.edu
Harold Sargus, UNO hsargus@unomaha.edu
Catherine Lang, UNO cdlang@unomaha.edu
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The key point of NU Connections is to connect the university campuses in a concerted effort to promote the multitude of resources we have in place for Nebraska businesses. Whether it is a program or service, a facility or laboratory, a faculty asset or a source of funding, we want to help find the best tool for each business, even if it is outside the university system.” CATHERINE LANG, STATE DIRECTOR, NEBRASKA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
NU Connections is funded through a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center Economic Development Program
Connect.
nbdc.unomaha.edu/NUConnections The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an equal opportunity educator and employer with a comprehensive plan for diversity. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.UNO is an AA/EEO /ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance please call/contact Charlotte Russell, ADA/504 Coordinator (phone: 402.554.3490 or TTY 402.554.2978).
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About NU Connections
NU CONNECTIONS IS A COLLABORATION AMONG THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA’S FOUR CAMPUSES TO DEVELOP MORE EFFICIENT PATHWAYS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS AND RESEARCHERS TO LEVERAGE THE STRENGTHS OF THE UNIVERSITY. NU CONNECTIONS Z Expands access to the University's extensive faculty and staff expertise, student talent, physical resources, and professional and business development programs Z Utilizes a single point of contact, at each University campus to assist businesses identify and utilize resources
What do you need?
Did you know?
Z Extends existing University expertise and programming focused on business resilience and recovery
Nebraska's university system is a goldmine for entrepreneurs, researchers and inventors — so rich in resources that it can be hard to navigate. NU Connections makes it easier and faster to find the targeted assistance you need for:
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UNO School of Communication offers social media consulting
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The Food Processing Center at UNL helps entrepreneurs start food businesses
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The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at UNK offers free government contracting consulting and education
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UNL Nebraska Innovation Campus leases laboratories with specialized equipment to small and startup biotech companies
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Inventors can lease facilities in the UNO Biomechanics Research Building to design, prototype, and manufacture a wide range of devices and instrumentation
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The Attic at UNO College of Information Sciences and Technology creates web and mobile software solutions
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UneMed, the technology transfer and commercialization office for UNMC and UNO, offers funding application assistance to Nebraska inventors in biotechnology fields. This includes SBIR/STTR reviews.
Z Builds more opportunities for research collaboration, technology and product development, and workforce collaboration Z Increases usage of the University's labs, clinics, field assets and specialized equipment
How it works:
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Business Start Up (business formation, incubation, loan packaging)
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Laboratory and Facility Use (testing services, training, prototyping)
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Marketing (social media, advertising, promotion)
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Research and Technology Development (collaborative and contract research, product testing, technology licensing)
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Talent and Workforce (student recruitment, internships, employee development)
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Market Research (demographics, export assistance, government contracting)
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FOR MORE INFORMATION nbdc.unomaha.edu/NUConnections
JUST A FEW EXAMPLES of services offered to the business community by the University. NU Connections industry liaison officers help you determine, locate and connect to the resource you need.
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About NU Connections
NU CONNECTIONS IS A COLLABORATION AMONG THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA’S FOUR CAMPUSES TO DEVELOP MORE EFFICIENT PATHWAYS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS AND RESEARCHERS TO LEVERAGE THE STRENGTHS OF THE UNIVERSITY. NU CONNECTIONS Z Expands access to the University's extensive faculty and staff expertise, student talent, physical resources, and professional and business development programs Z Utilizes a single point of contact, at each University campus to assist businesses identify and utilize resources
What do you need?
Did you know?
Z Extends existing University expertise and programming focused on business resilience and recovery
Nebraska's university system is a goldmine for entrepreneurs, researchers and inventors — so rich in resources that it can be hard to navigate. NU Connections makes it easier and faster to find the targeted assistance you need for:
z
UNO School of Communication offers social media consulting
z
The Food Processing Center at UNL helps entrepreneurs start food businesses
z
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at UNK offers free government contracting consulting and education
z
UNL Nebraska Innovation Campus leases laboratories with specialized equipment to small and startup biotech companies
z
Inventors can lease facilities in the UNO Biomechanics Research Building to design, prototype, and manufacture a wide range of devices and instrumentation
z
The Attic at UNO College of Information Sciences and Technology creates web and mobile software solutions
z
UneMed, the technology transfer and commercialization office for UNMC and UNO, offers funding application assistance to Nebraska inventors in biotechnology fields. This includes SBIR/STTR reviews.
Z Builds more opportunities for research collaboration, technology and product development, and workforce collaboration Z Increases usage of the University's labs, clinics, field assets and specialized equipment
How it works:
z
Business Start Up (business formation, incubation, loan packaging)
z
Laboratory and Facility Use (testing services, training, prototyping)
z
Marketing (social media, advertising, promotion)
z
Research and Technology Development (collaborative and contract research, product testing, technology licensing)
z
Talent and Workforce (student recruitment, internships, employee development)
z
Market Research (demographics, export assistance, government contracting)
i
FOR MORE INFORMATION nu-connections.nebraska.edu
JUST A FEW EXAMPLES of services offered to the business community by the University. NU Connections industry liaison officers help you determine, locate and connect to the resource you need.
[
About NU Connections
NU CONNECTIONS IS A COLLABORATION AMONG THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA’S FOUR CAMPUSES TO DEVELOP MORE EFFICIENT PATHWAYS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS AND RESEARCHERS TO LEVERAGE THE STRENGTHS OF THE UNIVERSITY. NU CONNECTIONS Z Expands access to the University's extensive faculty and staff expertise, student talent, physical resources, and professional and business development programs Z Utilizes a single point of contact, at each University campus to assist businesses identify and utilize resources
What do you need?
Did you know?
Z Extends existing University expertise and programming focused on business resilience and recovery
Nebraska's university system is a goldmine for entrepreneurs, researchers and inventors — so rich in resources that it can be hard to navigate. NU Connections makes it easier and faster to find the targeted assistance you need for:
z
UNO School of Communication offers social media consulting
z
The Food Processing Center at UNL helps entrepreneurs start food businesses
z
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at UNK offers free government contracting consulting and education
z
UNL Nebraska Innovation Campus leases laboratories with specialized equipment to small and startup biotech companies
z
Inventors can lease facilities in the UNO Biomechanics Research Building to design, prototype, and manufacture a wide range of devices and instrumentation
z
The Attic at UNO College of Information Sciences and Technology creates web and mobile software solutions
z
UneMed, the technology transfer and commercialization office for UNMC and UNO, offers funding application assistance to Nebraska inventors in biotechnology fields. This includes SBIR/STTR reviews.
Z Builds more opportunities for research collaboration, technology and product development, and workforce collaboration Z Increases usage of the University's labs, clinics, field assets and specialized equipment
How it works:
z
Business Start Up (business formation, incubation, loan packaging)
z
Laboratory and Facility Use (testing services, training, prototyping)
z
Marketing (social media, advertising, promotion)
z
Research and Technology Development (collaborative and contract research, product testing, technology licensing)
z
Talent and Workforce (student recruitment, internships, employee development)
z
Market Research (demographics, export assistance, government contracting)
i
FOR MORE INFORMATION nbdc.unomaha.edu/NUConnections
JUST A FEW EXAMPLES of services offered to the business community by the University. NU Connections industry liaison officers help you determine, locate and connect to the resource you need.
Contact. INDUSTRY LIAISON OFFICERS Ryan Anderson, UNL randerson13@unl.edu
Michael Dixon, UNMC mdixon@unmc.edu
Sara Bennett, UNK bennettsa2@unk.edu
Deanna Marcelino, UNO deannamarcelino@unomaha.edu
Harold Sargus, UNO hsargus@unomaha.edu
Catherine Lang, UNO cdlang@unomaha.edu
“
The key point of NU Connections is to connect the university campuses in a concerted effort to promote the multitude of resources we have in place for Nebraska businesses. Whether it is a program or service, a facility or laboratory, a faculty asset or a source of funding, we want to help find the best tool for each business, even if it is outside the university system.” CATHERINE LANG, STATE DIRECTOR, NEBRASKA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
NU Connections is funded through a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center Economic Development Program
Connect.
nbdc.unomaha.edu/NUConnections The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an equal opportunity educator and employer with a comprehensive plan for diversity. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.UNO is an AA/EEO /ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance please call/contact Charlotte Russell, ADA/504 Coordinator (phone: 402.554.3490 or TTY 402.554.2978).
© NBDC. 3/2020