Innovation

‘EDGE in Action’ highlights district’s innovation taking shape

Campaign highlights how the EDGE District already is generating real-world innovation impact.

Jun 3, 2026

EDGE in Action promotional graphic featuring the words From Projections to Practice: EDGE IN ACTION The people powering innovation, collaboration and growth. With images of nine EDGE District partners over a conceptual rendering of the district when it is fully built.

Startup weekend coming to Catalyst in June

The immersive three-day event will run from June 5-7.

May 21, 2026

Exterior view of the Catalyst building with campus reflected in the window from the drone and a shot back toward campus.

UNMC holds inaugural conference on AI in health

Some 300 people from across UNMC and its partners attended, highlighting the growing interest in the rapidly evolving field.

May 5, 2026

Joseph Siu, PhD, professor of physical therapy in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, gives a digital poster presentation at the UNMC "AI in Health Conference 2026: Shaping the Future of Care."

Nebraska convenes national leaders to advance bioeconomy, innovation

The NU System and Council on Competitiveness are hosting a two-day ‘competitiveness conversation’ in Omaha.

Apr 29, 2026

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, NU System president

Agnes Lenagh, PhD, hits ground running in new UNMC role

Dr. Lenagh, the director of strategic partnerships, sees big opportunities ahead for UNMC to partner with private industry.

Mar 12, 2026

Agnes Lenagh, PhD, speaks with an attendee at a February "Idea Pub: Morning Edition."

UNeMed launches startup incubator ‘The Furnace’

The new program will train and mentor participants in how to build successful small business grant applications.

Jan 7, 2026

Tyler Scherr, PhD

Design Thinking workshop tackles patient falls

The Nebraska X Design Workshop was the culmination of a two-year Nebraska Collaboration Initiative grant.

Dec 18, 2025

The Nebraska X Design Workshop was a two-day event.

UNeMed kicks off Innovation Ambassador program

The expert group of 13 ambassadors will expand the visibility of technology commercialization.

Dec 17, 2025

Among UNeMed's 13 Innovation Ambassadors are (clockwise from top left): Hamid Band, MD, PhD; Beth Beam, PhD; Gregory Bennett, DMD; Thanh Nguyen, PhD; Bethany Lowndes, PhD; and Benson Edagwa, PhD.

UNMC honored for its revitalization work at EDGE District

Omaha By Design recognized the neighborhood revitalization work at the new district west of Saddle Creek Road.

Nov 12, 2025

A conceptual rendering of the EDGE District at its full development, as viewed from the north looking south along Saddle Creek Road.

UNMC creating Office of Industry Engagement

The new office will lead a more coordinated approach to interacting with the biomedical research industry.

Oct 31, 2025

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research