Innovation in Ag

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Combine Incubator

The Combine is located on UNL’s Nebraska Innovation Campus. Incubators like The Combine provide funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs and startups seeking to develop new technologies, products or services to improve agriculture practices or address industry challenges.

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World Agri-tech Innovation Summit

The World Agri-tech Innovation Summit is an annual event that brings together agricultural leaders, investors, startups and other stakeholders to discuss the latest agricultural innovations and trends. The summit provides a platform for industry experts to share insights and collaborate on new ideas, focusing on how technology and innovation can be used to address the challenges facing the agriculture industry.

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Cleantech Incubator

Cleantech incubators provide resources, support and funding to startups developing clean technologies for the agriculture industry. These incubators aim to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative, clean technologies that can improve sustainability, efficiency and profitability.

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Future Food Challenges

Agriculture will face several food challenges, such as feeding a growing global population, adapting to climate change and its impact on food production, and reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint. These challenges will require innovative solutions and new technologies to increase yields and efficiency while minimizing negative environmental impacts.

Teacher Resources

Various career awareness opportunities are made available to you and your school including:

  • classroom presentations about NPPD careers or specific careers if a subject matter expert is available;
  • attending your school's career fair;
  • coordinating student tours of NPPD facilities; and
  • making career materials available to you

Additional Resources

If you would like more information on any of the opportunities we have to offer, contact Careers Outreach Specialist Kim Liebig.

Career Interest Assessment

With fun, interactive tools and informational resources, Nebraska Career Connections will help you learn about the careers you may be interested in, plan for education, and prepare for career success. Build a career around your unique interests and skills.

5–6th Graders: Explore the six career fields to discover the world of work.

7–8th Graders: Learn about the 16 Career Clusters, start a Personal Learning Plan, and find out your options after high school.

9–12th Graders: Research your career pathway options more in depth and start making college, financial aid, and scholarship decisions.

Postsecondary Students: Make sure you are on track with your plans. And don't forget to create a resume, practice interviewing skills, and look for job opportunities in Nebraska.

To log on to Nebraska Career Connections to take the Assessment you will need to contact your school counselor for a batch code.

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