Nebraska’s Nutech launches accelerator

The University of Nebraska’s Nutech Ventures has launched a Startup Mentor and Accelerator programme.

The programme will be led by entrepreneur-in-residence Brian Ardinger, and Nutech fellow Luke Smith.

Nutech Ventures is designed to build partnerships between the University of Nebraska and the private sector.

David Conrad, Nutech Ventures’s executive director, said: "Under this new program, NUtech Ventures marks a new focus on technology-based companies originating at the university. Nutech has concentrated on licensing technologies to existing businesses, along with a handful of startup companies each year. The new program will bring increased attention and expertise to university startups, better preparing them for investment, market penetration and overall success."

Ardinger is former chief marketing officer at Nanonation, a US-based software company creating kiosks, digital signage, and mobile solutions. He is also co-founder of The Big Plate, a member network for entrepreneurs and startups.