Nebraska Seed Investment Program
The Nebraska Seed Investment Program funds early-stage Nebraska companies to accelerate commercialization of innovative products and technologies through equity investments from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Due Dates: June 30, 2027 (Fiscal year deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project (equity investment); total program allocation up to $6 million/year; 1:1 match required (25% match for value-added ag).
Summary: Equity investments to accelerate commercialization for early-stage, high-growth Nebraska businesses developing innovative products or services.
Key Information: Applications accepted on a rolling basis each fiscal year until funds are exhausted.
Description
The Nebraska Seed Investment Program provides equity investments to high-growth, early-stage businesses operating in Nebraska to support the commercialization of innovative products, technologies, or services. Administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and facilitated by Invest Nebraska—a nonprofit venture capital firm—this program aims to stimulate private investment, accelerate market entry, and foster economic growth in Nebraska’s primary industries. The program is part of the state’s Business Innovation Act portfolio and is designed to help startups progress from prototype to market-ready solutions.
