The 2024 Innovation Awards will be the first public event for the new Catalyst UNMC building, located near the intersection of Saddle Creek Road and Leavenworth Street. Free and open to all, the event will include complimentary drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER.

Because some parts of the building will still be in the final stages of completetion, "hard hat tours" of the facilty will also be available for guests. Guests must wear closed-toe shoes, and hard hats will be provided. Tours are by reservation, but anyone can sign up here: bit.ly/CatalystTours

The annual Innovation Awards is a celebration of research and innovations developed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. All faculty, students and staff who contributed to a new invention disclosure, received a U.S. patent or had a technology licensed during the fiscal year will be honored. Special awards for Innovator of the Year, Faculty Entrepreneur, Innovation Champion, Startup of the Year and the Most Promising New Invention of 2024 will also be presented.

Contact UNeMed to request an invitation. A map detailing the entrance and parking availability is here.