Omaha’s Only
University-Supported
Startup Incubator

Using the world-class research of UNMC
and UNO to add value to startups.

UNeTech is an entrepreneurial support organization,
in collaboration with UNO and UNMC.

We exist to connect…

Inventors

Currently most of our inventions
come from UNMC’s IP portfolio managed by UNeMed.

UNeTech builds most of the companies in the incubator from scratch: pairing university inventions with community entrepreneurs to accelerate
startup formation.

Investors

We seek support from investors
locally and nationally.

UNeTech is an early investor, building sweat equity alongside
the brilliant innovation from Omaha’s university campuses
and the dedicated work of community entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs

We seek entrepreneurs locally
and nationally with a goal of finding entrepreneurs from historically
excluded communities.

UNeTech helps to create and launch its portfolio companies until they can build their own customers or achieve their first round of fundraising.

Mission & Vision

UNeTech supports entrepreneurs and innovators by harnessing the resources of the University of Nebraska ecosystem and the Omaha and greater Nebraska community.

We work with some of the brightest minds in the state and, with the support of the University of Nebraska college system, launch their ideas into the public sphere where they can have an impact on your life.

We Nurture

Innovation

We Champion

Collaboration

We Cultivate

Community

We Strive For

Excellence

Through Failure

We Have

Fun

Meet the UNeTeam

Monica Chatmon, CSM

Administrative Projects Associate

As an Administrative Projects Associate, Monica manages day-to-day logistics, coordinates team activities, and ensures that all UNeTech Institute projects stay on track. Monica is the go-to person for streamlining processes, maintaining clear communication across teams, and providing the support that allows both founders and staff to focus on innovation. Her organizational expertise, proactive problem-solving, and attention to detail help make every initiative at UNeTech efficient, effective, and successful.

Stephen Hug

Entrepreneur In Residence

With more than 25 years of industry experience, Stephen brings deep operational and financial expertise to help you plan your next move with confidence. From business strategy and tax considerations to connecting with angel investors, private funders, and our partners at Proven Ventures, Stephen’s guidance will help you build a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

Anna Johnston

Virtual Reality Projects Coordinator

Every innovation at UNeTech benefits from Anna’s leadership on the virtual reality team. As VR Projects Coordinator, she brings together developers, designers, and medical experts to create immersive training tools that transform medical education. Anna helps teams turn complex ideas into interactive learning experiences—bridging technology and human-centered design to prepare learners for real-world challenges in medicine and beyond.

Stephanie Kidd, PhD

Communications Strategist

Every business in our incubator spends time with Stephanie and the communications team. With deep experience in storytelling and strategy, Stephanie helps founders discover their brand voice and communicate with clarity and confidence. She also develops education programs and serves as an NSF I-Corps instructor for the Great Plains region, guiding entrepreneurs through customer discovery and lean startup practices. Her team will help you develop your brand strategy and create marketing materials that grow with your company.

Jennifer Pool, MFA, MPA

Community Engagement Coordinator

Jennifer Pool should have been a camp counselor. But now, in her role as Community Engagement Coordinator she gets to act like one. Jennifer has worked and interacted with a wide variety of people and organizations in Omaha. She taps into that network of friends and connections to expand UNeTech’s community network as far as it will go. You can find Jennifer hosting booths at community events, attending conferences, and generally out and about in the Omaha and greater Nebraska community.

Joe Runge, JD, MS

Associate Director

Joe is often the first person you’ll meet at the UNeTech Institute. With a background as a biological scientist and a JD, he brings a unique blend of scientific insight and legal expertise to his work. As Associate Director, Joe connects the medical and startup communities, promoting the innovative work happening across UNeTech. He builds and maintains strong partnerships with university leaders, community collaborators, and industry partners to strengthen the joint mission of UNMC and UNO—driving collaboration, innovation, and impact.

Lamonte Russell

Strategy & Ventures Manager

Lamonte develops go-to-market strategies and prepares our founders to reach their first customers and secure funding. Lamonte also leads the Maverick Technology Ventures Alliance—a team of undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Nebraska Omaha College of Business—guiding them as they produce market and competitive analysis reports that provide the insights you need to design, position, and market your products effectively.

Ready To Collaborate?

UNeTech can assist on any technical matter when someone at the University of Nebraska Omaha or University of Nebraska Medical Center is engaged in meaningful research – it’s pretty hard to find something we can’t help you with!

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Meet our notable partner, NeVRNER!

Nebraska VR Network for Education & Research (NeVRNER) serves as a unique platform for faculty and staff to get together and discuss how to use technology - virtual reality and simulation - to advance medical education and research, and help students or trainees to maximize their learning experience.

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