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Massage Monday
Monday, November 4
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Link, 1st Floor

 
NIC Partners are encouraged to take a well-deserved break and receive a FREE 5-minute chair massage. Massage therapists from UNL Campus Recreation will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Monday, November 4. Please be ready to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard.

 

 

Rendezvous…
An Art Exhibition Presented by Chuck Schroeder
On Display Now Through December 31
Link, 2nd Floor Gallery


Rendezvous…features a variety of works reflecting encounters with the Works of the Creator, Schroeder’s family’s heritage in Northern Wyoming rooted in the early 1900s, the timeless spirit of a rural Nebraska County Fair and the magic of the holidays.
 
To learn more about Chuck and his artwork, please visit www.schroederfineart.com.
 
This exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 


Opening Reception for Rendezvous…
Thursday, November 21
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Link, 2nd Floor Gallery

 
Join us on Thursday, November 21 in the 2nd floor link for an opening reception for Chuck Schroeder’s new art exhibition. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.

 

 

Learn More & Purchase Tickets >>

 

 

Robotics Speaker Series: Prototyping Prosthetics with Jason Dean
Wednesday, November 6
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Nebraska Innovation Studio Classroom

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jason Dean, a certified prosthetist, orthotist, and self-taught maker from Limb Lab. Limb Lab is a cutting-edge prosthetics and orthotics clinical practice in downtown Lincoln that provides personal, creative and high-tech solutions to the functional challenges of limb loss and injury. In this conversation, Jason will share a few of the powerful lessons learned during his journey from small-town shop class to aiding athletes and directing the development of prosthetics practices across the USA. Free food and drink will be provided.
 
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Click here to view past Robotics Speakers series talks including:

 

 

Support a Veteran!

Stop by Nebraska Innovation Studio during the month of November during studio open hours to purchase pens made by military veterans.

Veterans in Recovery, a jointly sponsored program between the VA and Nebraska Innovation Studio, provides basic woodturning skills and other creative outlets that have therapeutic value to veterans. The program provides instruction, materials and safety equipment to veterans at no cost.

Pens will be available for $20 cash only during NIS business hours. All proceeds go directly to the veteran penmaker.

 

 

Join The Combine for an opportunity for participants to network and seek advice from various professionals in accounting, legal, grant administration, and investment fields. Professionals from the following organizations will be leading a roundtable discussion: Invest Nebraska, The Combine, Suiter Swantz IP, VentureBest, Nebraska Angels, Nebraska Startup Academy, Lutz and Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. for a short welcome and introductions before we move into the roundtable discussions at 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

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What does it Really take to Drive impactful Innovation?

Find out at the IO2024 Summit as we bring together trailblazing startups, pioneering enterprises, and innovation champions for a dynamic day of ideas, insights, and pure inspiration - raw and unfiltered!

  • Join over 600 attendees from across the country to kickoff Silicon Prairie Startup Week
  • Sign up for practical advice on how to start, scale, and seize future opportunities
  • Get real insights on the latest trends, tactics, and technologies
  • Make genuine connections and collaborations with the innovators and entrepreneurs making a difference

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NIC Partner Lunch & Learn: Edgeworks
Tuesday, November 19
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
NIC Boardroom
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Join us on November 19 to learn about Edgeworks!
 
Edgeworks, a new research and service facility launched by the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, is helping scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs transform cutting-edge concepts into game-changing reality. Edgeworks is redefining the core research facility model long used in the hard sciences to provide access to talent, technology and expert consultation. Edgeworks provides industry partners and University of Nebraska faculty, researchers and scientists with sophisticated consulting, research and technology development services.
 
FREE lunch will be provided. Sign up now — only 20 spots are available!

 

 

Nebraska Innovation Campus Blood Drive
Wednesday, November 20
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro
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American Red Cross will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Wednesday, November 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NIC Partners and the Lincoln community are encouraged to give the gift of life. Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
 
Help save a life and schedule your blood donation appointment today
 
Make An Appointment >>

 

 

Registration is open for the first-ever Silicon Prairie Startup Week! From November 11-16 attend an exciting lineup of educational events, interactive workshops and networking opportunities designed to bring Nebraska’s startup community together.
 
This is a regional celebration with events happening between Lincoln and Omaha, and a few places in between. Don’t miss the chance to attend (or pitch) in the pitch competition with a $10k grand prize!
 
Whether you’re a founder, investor or just passionate about startups, this is your chance to be part of the vibrant Silicon Prairie community. Secure your spot today and join this marquee celebration of entrepreneurs and innovators in Nebraska!
 
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Ready to dive into the future of robotics and automation? Join us at the 2024 Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference on November 22, 2024, at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. Registration is now open!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your chance to:

  • Hear from industry leaders driving innovation in robotics and automation
  • Engage in thought-provoking discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping the field
  • Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts eager to collaborate and innovate

Students, don’t miss this: FREE registration for students, giving you a unique opportunity to learn from top experts and accelerate your journey in tech.

Register today: Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference 2024

 

 

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CycleSafe bike lockers are now available at NIC! Four bike lockers located on the west side of Innovation Commons behind the dumpster enclosure. The bike lockers can be used by NIC Partners and the public.

Bike Lockers Available:

  • Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour
  • Monthly membership: $5.00/month
  • Annual membership: $50.00/year

Click here to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers.

 

 

Parking at NIC

NIC visitors that do not have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit are required to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive using the Passport Parking app. This is the same parking app used when people park on the street at NIC, in downtown Lincoln and in the Haymarket.

Parking Zones:
The paved lot north of Transformation Drive is Zone 9900 on the Passport Parking app. On-street parking at NIC is Zone 80. Parking in downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket is Zone 75.

Enforcement:
Paid parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive is enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. On-street metered parking is enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

If you have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit:

  • If you have a Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permits are valid in parking lots with first come first served parking, reserved spaces (numbered yellow hang tags only) and the paved lot north of Transformation Drive.
  • If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permit please notify Parking and Transit Services and request that your permit be added to the reciprocal visitors list. Send the requests from your official UNL email account to unlpts@unl.edu. Your license will then be added to the NIC permit roster. Access remains for the effective period of your UNL permit. After your UNL permit has been added to the NIC permit roster, do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the lot north of Transformation Drive. University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permits are valid only in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive.
  • If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln student parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking. University of Nebraska–Lincoln student permits are valid in the student parking section of the paved lot north of Transformation Drive.

Not familiar with the Passport Parking app? Using Passport Parking is easy!

  1. Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
  2. Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address.
  3. Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals.
  4. Pay for your parking session from your phone.
  5. Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer!

  If you have questions, or need to update your vehicle information, please email parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com.

Additional information about parking at NIC >>

 

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