Bio Nebraska signs letter to Biden Administration
Letter to President Biden thanks his administration for announcing consultations with Mexico on agricultural biotechnology products. Read more
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Bio Nebraska testifies in support of LB784
Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska, testified in support of funding for wet lab space and development of biosciences companies. Read more
Welcome Dryland Genetics
We are excited to welcome new Bio Nebraska member, Dryland Genetics. Read more
Member Spotlight: Baird Holm
For this month’s Member Spotlight, we talked to Baird Holm, an Omaha-based law firm representing nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, public and private companies, individuals, private funds and other investors, and financial institutions. Read more
Lincoln Journal Star recaps 2022 startup funding
Matt Olberding, Lincoln Journal Star, highlights last year’s venture capital funding in Lincoln, including mentions of Bio Nebraska members. Read more
Bio Nebraska testifies in support of LB491
Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska, testified in support of renewing the Nebraska Advantage Research and Development Act. Read more
UNL Report Shows Success of Business Innovation Act in Supporting Startups
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced that a new report by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bureau of Business Research shows a strong return on investment from the State’s Business Innovation Act programs. Read more
Bluestem Biosciences files to obtain patents
Bluestem Biosciences, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced it has filed 24 patent applications to protect its anaerobic chemical platform. Read more
Vinton brings deep roots as first female ag director in Nebraska history
Sherry Vinton, a lifelong Nebraskan, rancher, leader, and ag advocate, is the first woman to lead the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, a member of Bio Nebraska. Article by Steve White, NTV News. Read more
Bill Anderson to become CEO of Bayer AG
Bayer, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that the Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Bill Anderson to become CEO, effective June 1, 2023. Read more