The Economic Development Administration awarded a $5.1 million Project Grant to the University of Nebraska under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to support the Heartland Robotics Cluster led by Invest Nebraska Corporation. The funding will accelerate Nebraska's leadership in agricultural technology through robotic technologies and advanced manufacturing automation. It will also revitalize the state's rural workforce and strengthen the nation's food supply chain. Key initiatives include expanding the Nebraska Innovation Studio with robotics programming and prototyping equipment to support innovators across the state. The funding will also implement seven additional projects focused on developing robotic curricula, providing rural workforce outreach with cutting-edge technologies, partnering on technology commercialization with private industry, and establishing manufacturing demonstration spaces. Once completed, the investment is expected to develop and strengthen regional industry clusters in agriculture technology while embracing economic equity and creating well-paying jobs to enhance U.S. competitiveness globally.
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