WOWT: UNMC’s Catalyst opens in Omaha’s new EDGE District

May 28, 2025

A recent feature by WOWT-TV Channel 6 spotlighted the grand opening of Catalyst Omaha, the first major development within the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s EDGE District.


The segment highlighted the momentum building in Omaha’s newest innovation district and featured Amy Thompson, who shared how the EDGE District is designed to accelerate entrepreneurship, foster cross-sector partnerships, and drive long-term economic growth.


 The story also underscored the district’s broader mission: to bring together healthcare and life sciences innovators—from startups to established corporations—alongside their collaborators and local businesses, creating a vibrant, connected community fueling Omaha’s future.


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