Bio Nebraska featured in PBPC’s Plant Based Leaders Series
Bio Nebraska was recently featured in the Plant Based Products Council’s (PBPC) series Plant Based Leaders. Read more
Bio Industry
Virtual Incision Receives FDA Authorization
Virtual Incision, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced the FDA has granted marketing authorization for the MIRA™ Surgical System, the world’s first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery device, for use in adults undergoing colectomy procedures. Read more
University Medical Devices Raises $1.6 Million in Seed Funding for Microwash
Microwash, a member of Bio Nebraska, is a comfortable and high-quality nasal specimen collection device providing a less invasive alternative to nasal swabs for labs, patients and healthcare providers. Read more
Smith, Costa, Johnson, and Panetta Launch Ag Trade Caucus
Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE) is part of a bipartisan group of representatives that recently launched the Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus. Read more
Virtual Incision’s Miniaturized Surgical Robot En Route to the International Space Station
Virtual Incision, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that its spaceMIRA is currently in transit to the International Space Station where it will perform simulated surgical tasks. Read more
Novozymes combines with Chr. Hansen to create Novonesis
The proposed combination of the legacy companies Novozymes and Chr. Hansen is successfully completed, establishing the company Novonesis. Read more
Registration open for NUtech Ventures’ Inclusive Innovation panel
NUtech Ventures, a member of Bio Nebraska, will host a panel discussion featuring various initiatives across the state of Nebraska that excel in inclusive innovation. Read more
Bio Nebraska Welcomes New Board Members Starting in 2024
Bio Nebraska announced it will welcome four new Directors to the Board beginning January 1, 2024, with each Director starting a three-year term. Read more
Bio Nebraska, Bio Nebraska Foundation, and Marylinn Munson Announce STEM Scholarship for 2024-2025 Academic Year
The scholarship is available to help support and encourage Nebraska high school students as they pursue relevant classroom study and professional experiences in STEM-related fields. Read more
Southeast Community College, Nebraska Wesleyan University reach biotech transfer agreement
Students at Southeast Community College, a member of Bio Nebraska, will soon have the option to transfer the hours from their Associate of Science degree in Biotechnology to Nebraska Wesleyan University to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Read more