BUILDING A CAPITAL ECOSYSTEM THAT BELIEVES IN BIG IDEAS


Breakthrough innovations need more than facilities and mentorship - they need capital that understands the journey from discovery to market.


The EDGE District is cultivating a diversified funding ecosystem that expands access to seed, venture, philanthropic, and mission-aligned investment to power Nebraska’s next generation of founders.

WHAT WE'RE ADVANCING

  • Seed, pre-seed, and translational capital pathways for bioscience and health innovation
  • Venture, philanthropic, and corporate co-investment aligned with health impact
  • Banking, lending, and small business programs that broaden access to financial resources
  • Founder readiness, market validation, and commercialization support


WHY NEBRASKA / WHY EDGE

  • Financial Leadership: Nebraska is home to major investment institutions and a strong philanthropic community
  • Purpose-Driven Innovation Culture: Founders build solutions with patient and community impact in mind
  • Program Operator Partnerships: Mission-aligned accelerator and venture studio operators bring national investor networks into Nebraska, expanding access to capital without requiring founders to relocate


DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Co-locate accelerator or venture studio programs that anchor founder support in the district
  • Join mission-aligned capital networks investing in healthcare and bioscience innovation
  • Collaborate on capital strategies that bridge philanthropy, venture funding, and community reinvestment