BD’s Holdrege facility recognized for increased manufacturing efforts to combat COVID-19

BD, a member of Bio Nebraska, was recognized by Healthcare Ready as “Hero of the Supply Chain” for partnering with the U.S. Government on a $70 million infrastructure project to expand BD’s Holdrege, Nebraska manufacturing facility.
NDEE awards $6.7 million in grants across Nebraska

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced this week that they have awarded $6.7 million in grants across the state to support waste and litter reduction, recycling, and scrap tire cleanups.
Intern Nebraska Grant Application Period Open

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that the application period for Intern Nebraska has opened this week.
New analysis finds University of Nebraska’s annual economic impact grows to $5.8 billion

The University of Nebraska System, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that its teaching, research, and outreach activities grow the state’s economy by $5.8 billion every year, according to a recent independent analysis.
NBDC Seeks to Support Health and Medical Innovation

The Nebraska Business Development Center, a member of Bio Nebraska, is offering ongoing training events to support Health and Medical Innovations in anticipation for the April 5, 2022 deadline for the SBIR and the STTR programs.
Nebraska High School Juniors and Seniors Can Apply Now to NAYI

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced this week that applications are being accepted to the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI), one of the largest agriculture outreach events in the state.
UNeMed Hosts Innovation Week February 7-11

UNeMed, a member of Bio Nebraska, kicked off Innovation Week today and will host a series of events throughout the week.
University of Nebraska at Omaha receives $1.1 million grant from National Science Foundation

The University of Nebraska at Omaha, a member of Bio Nebraska, will receive a $1.1 million federal grant from the National Science Foundation that will support STEM learning in the Omaha community by preparing future teachers in biology, chemistry, environmental studies, and physics.
Member Spotlight: UNeTech Institute

This month, we talked to the UNeTech Institute for our Member Spotlight. Learn about the support they provide to entrepreneurs, their work to grow Nebraska’s startup ecosystem, and community partnerships and projects, like Opportunity Corps.
Merck Animal Health Introduces SenseHub® Feedlot

Merck Animal Health a member of Bio Nebraska, announced the release of SenseHub® Feedlot, an Allflex Livestock Intelligence product that is proven to detect sick cattle earlier, more efficiently and more accurately than traditional visual observation.