The Combine

09/03/2026

Two Nebraska-based teams, Nave Analytics, Inc. and Seismi, have been named semifinalists in the American Farm Bureau Federation ’s 2027 Ag Innovation Challenge, joining just 10 teams from across the country competing for a share of $145,000 in startup funds.

The competition highlights entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to challenges facing agriculture. Semifinalists will compete at the 2027 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the winner taking home $100,000.

Congratulations to Nave Analytics, Inc. and Seismi on representing Nebraska agriculture on the national stage!

Learn more: https://www.fb.org/news-release/10-teams-seeking-top-prize-in-ag-innovation-challenge

08/26/2026

Nebraska AgTech was well represented at a field day in Sutherland, NE, hosted by Paulman Farms yesterday. The Combine and Grit Road Partners shared how Nebraska founders are supported. Three of The Combine’s startups- Nave Analytics, Inc., Sentinel Ag, and Landoption- discussed how they impact producers.

08/18/2026

📣 Husker Harvest Days debuts Ag Tech Pavilion to showcase future of farming innovation.

Presented by Farm Progress Daily in partnership with The Combine and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the pavilion will bring together leading agricultural technology companies, industry experts, researchers and innovators under one roof.

Read more at the link below.

08/13/2026

Thank you to our colleagues at Nebraska Innovation Campus for supporting The Combine! The Combine is proud to utilize office space at NIC. NIC staff members help us welcome startups to campus and assist with The Combine’s events. We appreciate your partnership! 🏢🔬🌱

08/07/2026

Jordyn Bader and Chafik Barbar of Marble presented at the Engler summit today! Jordyn and Chafik shared their entrepreneurial journey to current and aspiring entrepreneurs part of the Engler program ✍️🥩

08/05/2026

Thank you to NUtech Ventures for having The Combine at the Idea to Startup workshop! The Combine's Director, Brennan Costello, joined a panel discussion with Nick Alder of NUtech Ventures, Abby Bartholomew of Select Lincoln | Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED), and Tyler Scherr of UNeMed Corporation.

The panelists discussed their organizations' services and shared advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

07/22/2026

NUtech Ventures 🤝 The Combine. From stewarding UNL's intellectual property portfolio to hosting community startup events, thank you for supporting The Combine's founders!

07/21/2026

07/15/2026

AgTech Connect begins tomorrow.

We’re looking forward to welcoming founders, producers, investors, researchers, and industry leaders from across the Midwest to Lincoln for two days of practical conversations around the future of agriculture and innovation.

A few final reminders:
⦿ Startup Soiree takes place on Wednesday evening at Barred Owl
⦿ ALA Engineering Field Day attendees will receive transportation details separately
⦿ Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, and the Keynote begins at 9:30 a.m.
⦿ Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center
⦿ Business casual attire is recommended, but make sure you're comfortable since we have outside demos that require some walking

Safe travels to everyone heading to Lincoln this week. We’ll see you soon.

07/09/2026

AgTech Connect begins next week, and it is the perfect time to register! Approximately 300 leaders across startups, agriculture, investment, research, and industry will gather for practical conversations shaping the future of agriculture. https://www.agtechconnect.co