The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s LaunchLNK Grant Program, awarding $20,000 non-dilutive grants to six high-growth startups establishing or expanding their operations in Lincoln. The 2025 cohort continues to demonstrate LPED's commitment to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the city through the LaunchLNK grants.

Join us for Lincoln’s Hour of Code event, a morning full of coding activities and an interactive Tech Fair at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) proudly announces the beginning of the application process for the 2025 LaunchLNK grants. The application window is now open and will continue through Monday, November 25, 2024. LaunchLNK grants are specifically tailored for high-growth companies seeking to start or expand their operations in Lincoln.

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) is pleased to announce the receipt of a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Talent Development and Retention category. Members of the LPED team will be acknowledged and honored at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, September 15-18.

Lincoln, NE – The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) and CareerPathway.com have begun an exciting partnership to share career readiness resources and help businesses, students and job seekers connect in new ways.