Sanofi to provide support to BioNTech in manufacturing their COVID-19 vaccine to help address public health needs

Sanofi, a member of Bio Nebraska, has entered into an agreement to support the manufacturing and supply of over 125 million does of BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, co-developed by Bio Nebraska member Pfizer.
Welcome Helm Mechanical

Bio Nebraska welcomes new member, Helm Mechanical!
Report Shows Growth of State’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem under Nebraska Business Innovation Act

The 2020 Economic Impact of Businesses Supported by Nebraska Business Innovation Act Programs report examined outcomes related to one of the state’s main grant opportunities for early-stage businesses, the Nebraska Business Innovation Act.
Nebraska Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Critical Prescription Medications

LB 337, supported by Bio Nebraska, will reform the insurance industry practice of ‘step therapy’ to give patients and doctors the power to determine the best treatment plan.
Welcome Alvine Engineering

Bio Nebraska welcomes new member, Alvine Engineering!
Member Spotlight: CRB

Bio Nebraska talked to CRB for our first Member Spotlight of the new year.
Renewable energy from NPPD to power Monolith expansion

Lincoln Journal Star’s Matt Olberding reports on the renewable energy contract between Monolith Materials and Nebraska Public Power District, a member of Bio Nebraska.
Bio Nebraska Welcomes New Board Members, Boehm and Wilhelm

Bio Nebraska is happy to announce that Mike Boehm, University of Nebraska & University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Bob Wilhelm, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will join the Bio Nebraska Board of Directors, beginning in 2021.
Welcome Silicon Prairie Center
Bio Nebraska welcomes new member, Silicon Prairie Center!
U.S. Senators introduce Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

A bipartisan group of Senators recently introduced S. 5051, a bill that complements HR 8845 the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.