EDGE District is new name of UNMC Saddle Creek development
October 10, 2024
EDGE District is new name of UNMC Saddle Creek development
- Written by Bill O'Neill, UNMC strategic communications Photography by Holland Basham Architects Published Oct 10, 2024
UNMC has officially unveiled the name and vision for its emerging innovation district: the
EDGE District
— short for Explore, Develop, Grow, Engage. Located just west of UNMC’s main campus, the EDGE District will serve as a vibrant hub for health-focused research, entrepreneurship, and commercialization, while also offering spaces to live, work, and play. Anchored by key projects like the
Catalyst building
(home to the UNMC Innovation Hub, a food hall, and office space), the
CORE research facility
, and a planned
city-owned parking garage with potential for mixed-use amenities
, the district is designed to drive economic development and global impact. With a mission-aligned yet independent identity, the EDGE District will cultivate collaboration among startups, corporate partners, researchers, and the community — ensuring Nebraska remains competitive in a rapidly evolving healthcare and innovation landscape. The newly launched website and logo celebrate the district’s inclusive, future-facing identity and its role in shaping Omaha’s next chapter.
EDGE District is new name of UNMC Saddle Creek development | Newsroom | University of Nebraska Medical Center
EDGE District is new name of UNMC Saddle Creek development | Newsroom | University of Nebraska Medical Center












