The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator brings together a powerful mix of resources, expert guidance, and hands-on programming to create a supportive environment where students can build or grow a business. Through exclusive opportunities and a strong network of peers, mentors, and community members, participants develop both their ventures and their leadership potential.
Accelerator members receive a $1,000 annual scholarship ($500 per semester), along with tailored mentoring and coaching. Students gain exclusive access to curated tools, resources, and workshops designed to support every stage of the entrepreneurial journey, while setting goals and tracking progress alongside a dedicated peer group.
The program centers on individualized development, connecting each student to carefully selected resources, experts, and experiences that support business growth and innovation. Structured peer groups foster collaboration and accountability, helping students make meaningful progress throughout the year.
Participants also engage in a wide range of opportunities, including workshops on marketing, funding, financials, and legal foundations, as well as experiential learning such as pitch competitions, mentorship roundtables, and industry engagement. From refining ideas to preparing for launch and growth, students gain practical skills and real-world insight at every step.
Apply by midnight on April 20, 2026, to join the 2026–27 Accelerator cohort:
https://go.unl.edu/entrepreneurshipaccelerator
Questions? Contact the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship at entrepreneurship@unl.edu.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/entrepreneurshipaccelerator