Networking event aimed at helping UNMC innovators and entrepreneurs connect and collaborate with colleagues and experts from the local venture capital and startup community.

The event is free and open to all, and complimentary coffee courtesy Arbor Bank will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours of the Catalyst facility will also be available.

In addition to networking, Morning Edition will feature a short, 10- to 15-minute presentation from a community partner involved in the innovation ecosystem and a UNMC innovator with experience developing a new invention and building a startup company.

The event will be held in the new Catalyst building on the western edge of the UNMC campus, on Saddle Creek Road. Metered parking is available along 46th Street.

The event is in the event center on the north end of the building.

UNeMed, the technology transfer and commercialization office for UNMC and UNO, created Morning Edition to help University innovators and entrepreneurs connect and collaborate with colleagues and experts from the venture capital and startup communities.UNeTech Institute is a co-sponsor and partner. 

Morning Edition typically continues on the last Thursday of every month, featuring a new speaker each time. Each Morning Edition will also feature "Office Hours," with UNeMed saff, UNeTech staff, CQuence Health and MOVE Venture Capital representatives. Office Hours creates the opportunity for faculty, students and staff to have one-on-one time with MOVE, UNeTech or UNeMed professionals to discuss new technologies or startup potential.

MOVE is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm focused on investing in Nebraska technology startup companies. CQuence Health provides strategic advice and investment capital for innovative startups in healthcare