Explore funding options to start or expand your business.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Offers SBA loans, grant programs, and business development resources for small businesses.
🔗  Loans | U.S. Small Business Administration

Nebraska Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) – SBA 504 Loan Program

Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for small business real estate and equipment purchases.
🔗  NEDCO Loans

Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF)

Provides microloans and funding solutions for underserved small businesses in Nebraska.
🔗  Nebraska Enterprise Fund Home

Omaha 100

Provides business and housing loans to underserved communities across Nebraska.
🔗  Omaha 100 Home

Lending Link Omaha

Provides flexible financing solutions for small businesses in Omaha and surrounding areas, offering microloans and business loans to support working capital, equipment, real estate, and growth, along with expert guidance on loan applications and financial planning to help entrepreneurs succeed.
🔗  Lending Link Omaha Loan Products

Invest Nebraska

Provides venture capital, investment support, and business acceleration for high-growth startups and technology-based companies.
🔗  Invest Nebraska Home

Nebraska Angels

A network of angel investors providing funding and mentorship to early-stage startups and growth-oriented businesses.
🔗  Nebraska Angels

MOVE Venture Capital

MOVE is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm created by Nebraska founders with a mission to support and accelerate the next generation of founders in the region. MOVE is industry-agnostic with a broad focus on capital-efficient software and technology companies built in Nebraska and the Midwest.
🔗  HOME | MOVE Venture Capital

NMotion powered by gener8tor

Founded in Lincoln, Nebraska, NMotion is Nebraska’s first accelerator program helping startups grow faster through curated connections to mentors, resources, and capital. Now partnered with gener8tor, NMotion continues to build out programs for startups across the Midwest.
🔗  NMotion

Proven Ventures

Proven Ventures invests in Nebraska-based post-revenue startups and growth-stage companies seeking profitability without giving up equity. Their founder-friendly model offers flexible capital, strategic guidance, and meaningful connections to help accelerate growth.
🔗  Proven Ventures

NBDC SBIR/STTR Program

Offers federal funding for research and innovation through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.
🔗  SBIR & STTR Funding | Nebraska Business Development Center | University of Nebraska Omaha

Nebraska Opportunity Exchange (NOE) Microloan Fund

Provides capital access support for small businesses that participate in NOE training programs.
🔗  Nebraska Opportunity Exchange | ULN

Spark Capital

Spark Capital provides flexible financing solutions to support holistic neighborhood revitalization and redevelopment in historically disinvested areas of Omaha. With loan amounts ranging from $50,000 to $750,000, Spark Capital helps mission-aligned projects move forward by bridging financial gaps in community development.
🔗  Spark Capital Home

Not sure if your business is ready to pursue contracts or apply for funding?

Use this quick-read checklist to assess your readiness for procurement and capital opportunities. It outlines the essential documents, certifications, and systems you’ll need to compete for corporate, city, state, and federal contracts—and to qualify for business financing.

Download the checklist now!

Position your business for growth and procurement success. Gain step-by-step guidance from the resources below to navigate state, local, and federal markets, as well as certification programs, and unlock new opportunities in government and corporate contracting.

NBDC’s Nebraska APEX Accelerator (formerly known as the Nebraska PTAC)

Offers free assistance with:
✔  Government contracting (State, Local, Education & Federal)
✔  Bid matching
✔  Registrations & compliance
🔗  NBDC Nebraska APEX Accelerator

Small Business Administration (SBA) Federal Certifications

✔  8(a) Business Development Program
✔  Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
✔  Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
✔  Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
✔  HUBZone Certification
🔗  MySBA Certifications

Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council (MPMSDC)

📌  Supports: Minority-owned businesses
📌  What They Offer:
      ✔  Certification for minority business enterprises (MBEs)
      ✔  Corporate procurement matchmaking opportunities
      ✔  Business development programs & networking events
🔗  Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council

Greater Omaha Chamber REACH Program

✔  Capacity-building for construction & contracting firms
✔  Business mentorship & procurement training
🔗  Assistance for Construction & Contractors

City of Omaha SEB & Tier II Program

Helps small and emerging businesses (SEBs) access city procurement opportunities.
🔗  Small and Emerging Small Business (SEB)

State of Nebraska DAS – Procurement

✔  Register as a vendor
✔  Learn how to bid on state contracts
🔗  Nebraska DAS: Materiel Purchasing Bureau

State of Nebraska DBE Program (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)

The DBE program ensures that federally assisted contracts for highway, transit, and aviation projects are made available for small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
🔗  Civil Rights – NDOT

University of Nebraska Procurement Services

✔  Supplier registration
✔  Access to university procurement opportunities
🔗  Procurement Office | UNO

SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program

📌  Supports: Small businesses needing bonding for government & private contracts
📌  What They Offer:

• • SBA guarantees bid, performance, and payment bonds issued by approved surety companies
  • Helps small businesses qualify for construction, service, and supply contracts
  • Supports businesses that lack the financial strength or experience to obtain bonding on their own

🔗  Surety Bonds | U.S. Small Business Administration

NBDC SBIR/STTR Program

Offers federal funding for research and innovation through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.
🔗  SBIR & STTR Funding | Nebraska Business Development Center | University of Nebraska Omaha

Access expert guidance on financial management, legal compliance, and business protection.

Hayes & Associates CPA

Provides tax planning, accounting, and business advisory services for small businesses.
🔗  Hayes CPA Home

Lexus Wealth Management

Offers financial planning and wealth management tailored for business owners and entrepreneurs.
🔗  Lexus Wealth | Financial & Retirement Planning

Koley Jessen Law Firm

Provides legal counsel for businesses, including entity formation, contract review, and intellectual property protection.
🔗  Omaha Business Lawyers | Koley Jessen

Erickson Sederstrom Law Firm

Specializes in business law, including contract negotiation, employment law, and commercial litigation.
🔗  Erickson & Sederstrom

Department of Labor – Service Contract Act & Davis-Bacon Act Compliance

Provides compliance guidance for small businesses working on government contracts.
🔗  Davis-Bacon Compliance Principles | U.S. Department of Labor

Partner Event:

APEX Accelerators – Meet the Buyers Conference Omaha

📅  August 28, 2025
🕗  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CDT)
🎯  Registration Deadline: August 22, 2025
📍  The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center | 2825 Y St, Omaha, NE 68107

While the Nebraska Opportunity Exchange (NOE) focuses on supplier development, capital access, and contract execution, our partners at APEX Accelerators are hosting Nebraska’s premier government contracting conference for businesses seeking to build relationships with federal, state, and local agency buyers.

This one-day matchmaker event offers direct engagement with procurement representatives from across government and industry. If you’re pursuing public-sector opportunities or want to learn how to expand into government contracting, this is an event worth attending.

What to Expect:

• Presentations from agencies like the VA, GSA, DOT, University of Nebraska, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and more
• Procurement forecasts, compliance tips, and inclusion goals for diverse suppliers
• Networking with primes, contracting officers, and fellow business owners

These entrepreneur-friendly spaces provide flexible office solutions, community support, and essential amenities to help small businesses thrive.

Elevator

Created by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.

At Elevator, community is at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about creating spaces where small businesses, entrepreneurs, e-commerce brands, and creatives can work, store, and scale together. Founded by Shannon and Emiliano Lerda—two entrepreneurs who experienced firsthand the challenges of running a business from home—Elevator was built to provide affordable, flexible workspaces, reliable logistics support, and a welcoming community.

Today, Elevator offers more than just space. We offer month-to-month memberships, essential resources, and a growing network of like-minded entrepreneurs committed to building businesses and uplifting communities.

➡️ Find your space. Grow your business. Elevate with us.
📍 Omaha | Visit Elevator

Modus Coworking

Where diversity meets productivity.

Located in Omaha’s historic Redfield Building, Modus Coworking is a premium workspace designed to support all business owners—with a special focus on minority- and woman-owned enterprises. Modus fosters a diverse, inclusive community of professionals from all backgrounds and industries.

Members enjoy a wide array of amenities including:

• Podcast booths, private phone rooms, and monitors
• On-site notary, printers, and IT support
• A mother’s room, event space, and wellness features

With flexible memberships—from lounge access to full office suites—Modus is ideal for everyone from freelancers to growing teams.

📍 Downtown Omaha | Visit Modus Coworking

Modern Work Suites & Studios

A mid-century modern community built for business.

Located in a vibrant 50,000-square-foot space, Modern Work combines fully furnished office studios with a retro design that feels like home. From single studios to team suites, this space is perfect for entrepreneurs seeking privacy, comfort, and a collaborative environment.

Amenities include:

• Conference rooms, a business center, and gym access
• Ping pong and pool tables for community-building
• Comfortable common areas with stylish decor and warm lighting

Modern Work is more than an office—it’s a creative hub where businesses connect and grow together.

📍 Midtown Omaha | Visit Modern Work

The NET Work Spot

Your spot for innovation, connection, and entrepreneurship.

The NET Work Spot is a reimagined workspace experience for professionals who want more than just a desk. Designed with entrepreneurs in mind, this space offers creative freedom, collaborative energy, and tailored support in a welcoming environment.

Whether you’re launching your business or scaling your next idea, The NET Work Spot provides the tools and community to help you thrive.

📍 Omaha | Visit The NET Work Spot