Silicon Prairie Startup Week — Omaha Pitch Competition

About This Opportunity

The Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition is the signature competitive event of the annual Silicon Prairie Startup Week, held each fall across Omaha and Lincoln. The 2025 pitch competition was held in Omaha with a $10,000 cash prize — sponsored by Open Range — awarded to the region's most promising startup by a panel of seasoned investors and business leaders. The broader Silicon Prairie Startup Week runs approximately two weeks and features workshops, networking sessions, panel discussions, and this flagship pitch event. Open to entrepreneurs from Nebraska and the broader Midwest. Silicon Prairie News is the media platform covering Nebraska's innovation economy, and produces Startup Week annually.

Who Can Apply

Open to startup founders and entrepreneurs from Nebraska and the Midwest. Applications required to compete; attending events is generally free. Check siliconprairienews.com for eligibility and application details.