Part 2: Entrepreneurial Boot-Camp In this series, Jace Gatzemeyer discusses the history, goals, successes, and shortcomings of the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program. Dr. Gatzemeyer is UNeTech’s Innovation Development Strategist, and one...
UNeTech receives $150,000 prize from the SBA
UNeTech is pleased to announce we will receive $150,000 from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to fund the creation of a collaborative partnership of entrepreneurial support organizations aimed at supporting innovation-focused entrepreneurs from underserved...
Lincoln esthetician aims to revolutionize eyelash extensions
If you have ever had eyelash extensions, you know the feeling of opening your eyes after the hours long process and being met with bright red, burning eyeballs to accompany your beautiful new lashes. Christopher Fiala, a licensed esthetician, knows these struggles all...
Sept. 14 panels focuses on support for women in healthcare
Across the county, a troubling phenomenon in healthcare has been increasingly popular to research in the past decade: the rate at which women leave the the industry. A 2019 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges found that about 40% of women...
Learning to Fail: A Guide to the NSF I-Corps™ Program
Part 1: The Scientific Method for Entrepreneurship In this series, Jace Gatzemeyer discusses the history, goals, successes, and shortcomings of the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program. Dr. Gatzemeyer is UNeTech’s Innovation Development...
UNeTech creates new role for 3D design technician
UNeTech Institute is pleased to welcome to its team Noah Wester, who will serve in the brand new role of 3D design technician. Wester has over 20 years of marketing, customer relations, and information technology experience specializing in the holistic and functional...
What is… a translational research institute?
I will be the first to admit that I began working at a translational research institute (TRI) without any prior knowledge of translational research. As I’ve settled into my position, I’ve learned the basic principles through my work. But for my own sake, I wanted to...
What is … venture capital?
If you are at all familiar with the world of investing, you have probably heard of venture capital. The risky, high-stakes method has become increasingly popular among investors who are looking for a high payout. When companies such as Facebook and Airbnb were in...
UNeTech hires new administrative projects associate
When UNeTech posted its administrative projects associate role, nearly 30 candidates made it through the HR screening and landed on the desk of UNeTech entrepreneur in residence Stephen Hug. Hug and his colleagues had the difficult task of interviewing numerous...
UNMC assistant professor studies impact of physical activity on aging
Good news: exercise is good for your brain. I suppose that’s not exactly news—many of us have been told that exercise releases endorphins. Runners talk about a ‘high’ that they get after completing a great run. The connection between mental health and exercise has...