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NIC Partner Ice Cream Social Tuesday, July 16 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. NIC Plaza

You’re invited to the annual NIC Partner ice cream social on Tuesday, July 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the NIC Plaza! Join us for FREE UNL Dairy Store Ice Cream and conversations with fellow employees who work at NIC. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer and build new connections on campus.

Help us spread the word about this summer event by telling your colleagues and encouraging them to attend!

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Nebraska Innovation Studio is Offering a Commercial Drone License Prep Course

Business owners, employees, students and general members of the public are learning to fly drones for personal and professional use through a new course at Nebraska Innovation Studio. The first students took flight this week in the prep course that is meant to prepare them for the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Knowledge Test.

The class spent two days learning in a classroom, experiencing hands-on flying and left ready to pass the test and legally fly drones commercially.

The program is one of many within the Heartland Robotics Cluster, which was created from a $25 million federal award as part of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge administered by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

The next class will be Aug. 12-13 and the plan is to hold a class every six to eight weeks, but it may not be offered during winter months. The class costs $200. The studio is also partnering with Nebraska Extension, which is offering a one-day training focused on agricultural drones in western Nebraska.

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Are you interested in starting up a company based on your university research? Do you have questions about funding, intellectual property, or even just where to begin with validating your business idea? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on!

In this free startup workshop, taking place over two days, we’ll provide you with training to help you think through a range of topics related to starting a company so you can decide if it’s the right path for you!

We'll also examine the startup journey from a personal perspective as we hear from founders about their journeys, lessons they've learned, and mistakes they've made. Guest speakers and panelists will share their expertise and resources, and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and network with our ecosystem resource experts and other aspiring entrepreneurs.

Because content will vary widely from Day 1 to Day 2, attendance is strongly encouraged for the entirety of the two-day workshop.

Register by July 12 at 5:00 p.m. by visiting https://go.unl.edu/idea2startuphttps://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=85b3cec839&e=563deffe7f.

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East Campus Discovery Days & Farmers Market Saturday, July 13 & Saturday, August 10 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn More >>https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=4ff0780dc3&e=563deffe7f

The East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers Market at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages. It’s more than a farmer’s market. It’s more than a science day. Come for the hands-on, science focused fun. Stay to enjoy live music and food trucks. Shop at the farmers market and vendor fair. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream at the newly renovated UNL Dairy Store. Take in the beauty of the Backyard Farmer garden. Activities are free, food and crafts are available for purchase.

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AgTech Connect Conference Wednesday, July 17 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NIC Conference Center Learn More & Register >>https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=8ea2b762b0&e=563deffe7f

Registerhttps://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=5d878a624b&e=563deffe7f today for a groundbreaking event in the AgTech world! AgTech Connect 2024 is happening on July 17 at NIC! This conference is an immersive day at the nexus of agriculture and technology, designed for exploration, learning and invaluable networking.

What's on the agenda?

Prepare for a day packed with innovation!

* Witness cutting-edge startup technology in action. * Engage in meaningful conversations led by experts in the AgTech field. * Be inspired by sessions about exploring investment insights and emerging trends, including a keynote by AGCO Ventures.

AgTech Connect 2024 is more than just a conference — it's a place where technology meets tradition, fostering growth, innovation and collaboration. Whether you're a startup founder, an investor, a farmer looking to modernize or simply passionate about the future of agriculture, this event is for you.

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CycleSafehttps://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=ee151ff981&e=563deffe7f 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

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Agriculture Threats Symposium Monday, August 12 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scott Conference Center | Omaha, NE Free Registration >>https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=4b241fae43&e=563deffe7f

The FBI is excited to host the second annual Agriculture Threats Symposium on August 12! This free one-day symposium is designed to provide information on threats to the U.S. agriculture sector and offer resources and guidance for the sector to prevent, detect and mitigate these threats. After all, agricultural security is national security.

Attendees will include participants from the private sector, law enforcement, government and academia meeting to form enduring relationships. Attendees will walk away with the understanding that together we can secure our farms for tomorrow.

To register, please visit https://AgricultureThreatsSymposium.eventbrite.comhttps://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=003f771d19&e=563deffe7f and complete the registration process. Attendees will be responsible for travel and lodging associated with attendance, and all attendees must be U.S. citizens.

Please direct any questions to AgThreatsSymposium@fbi.govmailto:AgThreatsSymposium@fbi.gov.

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Flyover Fintech Monday, October 21 NIC Conference Center Learn More & Register >>https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=cc8553ca94&e=563deffe7f

Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska’s First Congressional District will host the 2024 Flyover Fintech conferencehttps://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=2aa8807ad9&e=563deffe7f in Lincoln on Monday, October 21.

Flyover Fintech features a wide variety of speakers ranging from Members of Congress to leading voices from the financial technology and financial services industry. During the conference, a series of panels and speakers will examine issues related to the potential and risks associated with artificial intelligence, and the importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital future among other topics.

Along the way, the conference will facilitate opportunities for networking and critical conversations with public and private sector industry leaders.

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Become a BikeLNKhttps://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=a7bef518a8&e=563deffe7f Annual Aluminum Access Member for only $25! (Regular price: $100)

Benefits of using BikeLNK:

* Unlimited 1-hour trips for 365 days for only $25! * Quick and convenient travel between NIC, UNL City and East Campus and Downtown Lincoln * A BikeLNK kiosk is conveniently located on N 19th Street, just west of the Food Innovation Center * Alternative to public transit or driving – and helps you avoid expensive parking * Fun, green and sustainable transportation

Sign up for an Annual Aluminum Access Membership using your unl.edu email and one of the following promo codes:

* NIC Partners employed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln use promo code: UNLBIKES2425 * NIC Partners employed by a private sector company use promo code: BIKENIC2024

**NIC Partners employed by a private sector company must be an active affiliate of UNL. Not sure if you are an active affiliate? Email Brooke!mailto:bgoedert2@unl.edu?subject=Check%20my%20affiliate%20status

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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.edumailto: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.commailto:parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com?subject=Parking%20at%20Nebraska%20Innovation%20Campus.

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