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What is UNeTech Truthfully?
The UNeTech Institute has changed a great deal in the past 5 years. Much of that change has been marked by a progression of externally funded programs. Grants (largely from the Economic Development Administration) have served to create and then iterate programs. A...
Global Laparoscopic Solutions Provides Access to Surgery
Two billion people lack access to the best surgical care. While citizens of the United States and other developed countries take for granted that they will receive the standard of care during surgery, hundreds of millions of surgeries proceed with increased risk of...
UNeTech Leaves 2020 Behind and Looks Forward to 2021
Let’s face it 2020 was a bit of a dumpster fire—a global health pandemic that impacted the economy and job market, a contentious political climate that left many of us at odds with our family and friends, and Zoom holidays away from loved ones that had us smiling...
Finding the Right Funding for Your Startup
You have a great idea. You have a great team. But how do you get that initial funding to help your startup come to life? Funding is crucial to a startup’s success, but not the easiest to come by. Knowing where to look, who to talk to, and what to expect is important....
Courtney’s Corner: One College Grad’s Deep Dive into Startup Jobs
Going out into the real world after graduation is a huge step. Most of us find ourselves in the “Well, what now?” position, trying to figure out how to navigate life and find a career path. I’m one of those people. Let me introduce myself. My name is Courtney, and I’m...
Choosing a Law Firm for Your Start-up
Your lawyer is your representative to your state, to the court, and in high pressure business negotiations. It is important to find a lawyer that meets your specific needs. What follows is part one in a series about the factors to consider in your choice of lawyer....
What is UNeTech, Actually?
Most startups dread the "Valley of Death," that gap between having a big idea and having a revenue-earning product. But here at UNeTech, we seek it out. Why? Because our affiliation with the University of Nebraska system puts a wealth of ingenious inventors and...
Finding the Perfect Mentor
Chef Auguste Gusteau from “Ratatouille” said the wise words, “Anyone can cook,” and the same mentality applies to mentorship. Anyone can be a mentor. We’ve all hit a point in our life where we aren’t sure where to go next. It could be in a career path, schoolwork, or...
Working in STEM as a Woman: the Underrepresented Experts
It’s well-known that STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) is a male dominated field. Only one in four jobs in STEM are held by women, according to a study done by UC San Diego. Stigma, stereotypes, and lack of representation hinders the pursuit of...
Is My Business Ready to Launch?
You developed, tested, and fine-tuned your product. You identified your target market. You’re passionate about getting the product to the customer. You’re ready to risk your comfortable job and take the leap to launch this business. What is your next step? You are in...