Nebraska Innovation Campus
Date of this Version
2020
Document Type
Article
Abstract
PARTNER WITH NEBRASKA INNOVATION CAMPUS FOR ALL YOUR SPACE NEEDS: OFFICE • WET/DRY LAB • HIGH BAY • PILOT PLANT • GREENHOUSE
CULTURE. The main advantage to having a presence at NIC is the opportunity to immerse your team into a collaborative and innovative culture filled with creative energy. University talent (from faculty to students) and private sector talent are brought together, and connections facilitated, to enhance the opportunity to transform ideas into innovation that impacts the world. AMENITIES. Partners leasing space at NIC have the opportunity to become affiliate employees of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. University affiliate status provides access to: • Complimentary 100Mb high speed internet connection to your NIC location and free access to NIC’s redundant fiber ring • Complimentary Wi-Fi in common spaces at NIC and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campuses • Reciprocal parking between NIC and University of Nebraska–Lincoln campuses • Child care at the University of Nebraska– Lincoln Children’s Center • Convenient bus transportation that connects NIC to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s City and East Campuses • Tickets to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Lied Center for Performing Arts, Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, and intercollegiate athletic contests at university employee discounted pricing (when available) • Assistance from University of Nebraska– Lincoln Career Services to acquaint partners with the creation of internships • Access and ability to print materials at University of Nebraska–Lincoln libraries • University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s state-of-theart digital copy center and offset printing press • Discounts at the University Bookstore • Educational pricing on phone accessories and computer equipment at the university’s Huskertech store • Use of university campus recreation facilities at a discounted rate • Discounted Nebraska Innovation Studio memberships • Priority access and partner rates at the NIC Conference Center and University of Nebraska– Lincoln core facilities • On-site access to NIC, UNL Industry Relations and NUtech Ventures staff
OPPORTUNITIES. NIC is located adjacent to, and within biking distance of, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. NIC is also located within 50 miles of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This allows for endless opportunities to connect with research partnerships, qualified employees and motivated students.
PRIORITY ACCESS. Locating at NIC gives your team priority access to the NIC Conference Center facilities, to University of Nebraska– Lincoln core facilities and priority access to NIC, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Industry Relations and NUtech Ventures staff. NIC partners also enjoy a discounted membership to Nebraska Innovation Studio, the University of Nebraska-supported makerspace at NIC. The studio is a space where creators of all sorts can innovate, collaborate and fabricate.
SUSTAINABILITY. Sustainability matters at NIC. Campus buildings are heated and cooled by a renewable energy source, the Centralized Renewable Energy System (CRES), which utilizes effluent water from the City of Lincoln’s waste water treatment plant. NIC is dedicated to keeping waste out of the landfill and strives to become a zero waste facility. Compostable materials (including food waste, paper towels and cardboard) are collected and composted. Facilities also feature single stream recycling and smart technology in all buildings allows for daylight harvesting and other energy efficiencies. All NIC buildings are energy efficient and meet a minimum LEED Silver standard.
DIVERSITY. NIC welcomes companies of all sizes creating a culture filled with a mix of startups, medium sized companies and larger companies. NIC offers office, wet/dry lab, high bay, pilot plant and greenhouse space for lease.
LOCATION. NIC’s central location in Lincoln, NE provides easy access to: • University of Nebraska–Lincoln City Campus - < 5 minutes • University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus - < 10 minutes • Lincoln Haymarket District - < 5 minutes • Lincoln, NE Airport - < 15 minutes • Omaha, NE Airport - 60 minutes • Interstate 80 - < 10 minutes