Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator
The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator supports entrepreneurial students from all over campus. The accelerator offers an individualized developmental plan that caters to the unique leadership and entrepreneurial journey of each person. It connects each student to carefully curated, exclusive resources and experts designed to support and grow a business or innovation. The program also utilizes structured peer groups to elevate personal skills and collaboration, while also promoting progress. This unique combination of resources, experts and programming leads to a supportive environment filled with exclusive opportunities to build a business and valuable connections to support leadership and entrepreneurial journeys.
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Priority deadline: March 1 | Final deadline: April 20
Program Benefits
$1,000 annual scholarship ($500 each semester)
Tailored mentoring and coaching
Special invitation for Practicum in Entrepreneurship (ENTR 424), open to accelerator members only so you can earn three credit hours for building/growing your business
Exclusive access to all-expense-paid tools and resources to build and grow a business
Valuable connections and support from your mentors, campus resources including the Center for Entrepreneurship team, peers and members of the community as you set goals and track progress
Workshops specific to leadership and business development such as marketing support and legal consultation
Apply to Be a Part of 2026-27 Cohort
Who Should apply?
Applications are accepted from University of Nebraska–Lincoln sophomores and above from any major who are building or growing a business. Acceptance is limited to ensure program excellence and individualized support.
Priority deadline: March 1 | Final deadline: April 20
2025-26
Year 1 Members
Hajer Al-eid
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Clifton Builders Management
Business Name: Aleidphoto
Larkin Barry
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Marketing
Business Name: Valerie's
Cecilia Beckerbauer
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) and Computer Science
Business Name: Connect with Tech
Alexa Carter
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications
Business Name: Rising Rolls Baking Company
Victor Chan
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2028
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Business Name: PROTO
Ryan Flatley
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Data Science and Mathematics
Business Name: DineU
Landen Fogle
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Computer Science and Finance (Raikes School)
Business Name: DineU
Bernardo Gomes Da Silva Lopes
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Economics
Logan Greeno
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Fisheries and Wildlife
Business Name: Revived Bait Co.
Preston Guenthner
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Marketing
Business Name: Rezz
Lance Jones
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Agricultural Economics and Animal Science
Business Name: Eco-Wrap
Blake Kahler
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Marketing
Business Name: OverUndr
Andreas Katsaounis
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2028
Major: Business Administration
Business Name: Alpha Omega Pickleball
Nathan Lockman
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: PGA Golf Management
Business Name: The Birdie Shot
Kenny Morales
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Software Engineering (Raikes School)
Business Name: FindU
Wilson Overfield
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Computer Science (Raikes School)
Business Name: FindU
Max Petersen
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Marketing
Business Name: VNTGCOWBOY
Gavin Schneider
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Business Administration
Business Name: CadetGolf
Mohanendra Siddha
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2028
Major: Computer Science
Business Name: Chitraka
Mia Siner
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Accounting, Computer Science and Finance (Raikes School)
Business Name: Creevo
Patrick Stolinski
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2028
Major: Civil Engineering
Business Name: PROTO
Taylor Streich
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Clifton Builders Management
Business Name: Concussion Compass
Joseph Weinberger
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Clifton Builders Management
Business Name: J&D Lake Services LLC
Fritz Wolfram
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Chemical Engineering
Business Name: Wolfram Chemical and Manufacturing Corporation
Year 2 Members
Frank Arth
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Finance
Business Name: SomeGuys Services
Jackson Donley
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Management
Business Name: SomeGuys Services
Dante Dyches-Chandler
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Data Science
Business Name: Reach
Carlos Ferrer-Moya
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Business Administration
Business Name: Speakeasy Visuals
Joseph Flodman
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Computer Engineering
Business Name: Sip Buddy
Judith Gelber
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Human Sciences with an empahsis in Leadership Studies
Business Name: Forward Movement
Lena Lankas
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Business Administration and Computer Science (Raikes School)
Mitch West
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Advertising and Public Relations
Business Name: Gallery Space Media
Adelaide Witte
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2026
Major: Agribusiness
Business Name: Branded Mule
2024-25
Year 1 Members
Meet the Mentors
The mentors who work with our Accelerator are experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals who volunteer their time to support student founders. They offer honest feedback, ask tough questions, and help students see around corners as they build their ventures. With deep expertise and a passion for helping the next generation, these mentors challenge and guide students through every stage of the accelerator.
Bill Champion
Stephanie Dinger
Mary Lynn Fernau
Tom Welter
Nancy Williams
John Wirtz
$1,000 Scholarship
You'll be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for your acceptance and participation in the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program. The scholarship provides $500 for each semester of program completion.
Exclusive Opportunities to Build Your Business
You will visit local businesses, participate in events, attend workshops and gain access to tools that will drive success at the unique stage of your business. This includes assistance and feedback for creating prototypes, learning about funding options, establishing legal entities, developing marketing strategies, sourcing talent and planning for expansion.
Valuable Connections to Support Your Leadership and Entrepreneurial Journey
You will connect with experienced entrepreneurs and experts to help you overcome problems, increase critical thinking, consider new avenues and elevate success. You will have a dedicated mentor throughout the program, and you will rely on your peers for support. You will have access to campus resources, including the Center for Entrepreneurship team, to assist with business plan development, market research and access to funding opportunities.
Contact
Center for Entrepreneurship
entrepreneurship@unl.edu
HLH 315
402-472-3353