Bio Nebraska signs letter to Biden Administration

Letter to President Biden thanks his administration for announcing consultations with Mexico on agricultural biotechnology products.
Bio Nebraska testifies in support of LB784

Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska, testified in support of funding for wet lab space and development of biosciences companies.
Welcome Dryland Genetics

We are excited to welcome new Bio Nebraska member, Dryland Genetics.
Member Spotlight: Baird Holm

For this month’s Member Spotlight, we talked to Baird Holm, an Omaha-based law firm representing nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, public and private companies, individuals, private funds and other investors, and financial institutions.
Lincoln Journal Star recaps 2022 startup funding

Matt Olberding, Lincoln Journal Star, highlights last year’s venture capital funding in Lincoln, including mentions of Bio Nebraska members.
Bio Nebraska testifies in support of LB491

Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska, testified in support of renewing the Nebraska Advantage Research and Development Act.
UNL Report Shows Success of Business Innovation Act in Supporting Startups

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced that a new report by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bureau of Business Research shows a strong return on investment from the State’s Business Innovation Act programs.
Bluestem Biosciences files to obtain patents

Bluestem Biosciences, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced it has filed 24 patent applications to protect its anaerobic chemical platform.
Vinton brings deep roots as first female ag director in Nebraska history

Sherry Vinton, a lifelong Nebraskan, rancher, leader, and ag advocate, is the first woman to lead the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, a member of Bio Nebraska. Article by Steve White, NTV News.
Bill Anderson to become CEO of Bayer AG

Bayer, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that the Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Bill Anderson to become CEO, effective June 1, 2023.