Business Resources

The Heartland Robotics Cluster

Partners investing in Nebraska’s automation infrastructure & growing talent in automation, robotics, computer vision and AI.

About

The Heartland Robotics Cluster was one of 21 finalists awarded a multi-year grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). The $25 million of grant funding will be utilized to: develop an automation demo space and program for Nebraska manufacturers led by the Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership, grow the robotics engineering curriculum for undergraduate students, and build R&D robotic lab space at the UNL College of Engineering, create an automation fabrication lab managed by Northeast Community College, develop urban ag/robotics outreach and training by Metro Community College, expand the robotics makers space at Nebraska Innovation Studio, and increase technical assistance for robotic AgTech startups managed by The Combine.

Services Provided

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Maker Space (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Industrial Technology Research (Specialty)

Training

  • Trade Education and Training (Specialty)

Product Development

  • Product Design and Development (Specialty)
  • Prototype Development (Specialty)
  • R & D Support (Specialty)

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Industrial Technology Research (Specialty)
  • Manufacturing Development (Specialty)
  • High Tech Development (Specialty)

Human Resources

  • Workforce Training

Starting a Business

  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)

Advocacy and Public Policy Organizations

  • Council (Specialty)
Contact Information
The Heartland Robotics Cluster Information
Address
801 R Street, Suite 001
Lincoln, NE 68508