This $4.59 million Economic Development Administration project grant supports the Heartland Robotics Cluster led by Invest Nebraska Corporation. The funding accelerates Nebraska's leadership in agriculture through robotic technologies and advanced manufacturing automation. It also revitalizes the region's rural workforce and strengthens the national food supply chain. Key projects strengthened Nebraska's innovation ecosystem. The Nebraska Innovation Studio expanded programming and prototyping equipment for robotics. This environment enables innovators across demographics to develop automation and robotic solutions. The coalition also implemented seven additional projects. These include developing robotic curricula, providing rural workforce outreach with cutting-edge technology opportunities, partnering on technology commercialization, and establishing manufacturing demonstration spaces. Once completed, the investment develops and strengthens regional industry clusters while embracing economic equity and globally competitive job creation. Northeast Community College serves as the sub-awardee to deliver services under the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307).
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $3.4m | 9/8/22 |