This $2.956 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program supports the Heartland Robotics Cluster led by Invest Nebraska Corporation. The cluster aims to strengthen Nebraska's leadership in agricultural technology through robotic technologies and advanced manufacturing automation. Key projects under this award include expanding the Nebraska Innovation Studio with robotics programming and prototyping equipment to support innovators across the state in developing automation and robotic solutions for agriculture. The coalition will also implement seven additional projects focused on developing robotic curricula, providing rural workforce outreach and opportunities to work with advanced technologies, partnering with private industry on technology commercialization efforts, and establishing manufacturing demonstration spaces to de-risk adoption of new technologies in agriculture. Once completed by August 2026, this investment is expected to help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters in agricultural technology while creating good-paying jobs and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $2.4m | 9/8/22 |