Our impact
Below are the real impacts of student teams who developed solutions to address real life business challenges. Through the UpStarts program students go through a process of customer research, brainstorming, and solution development. Additionally, they continually meet with their business client to cater their solution to meet the needs of the business and its customers. By applying entrepreneurial, business, and technology skills students create solutions to real problems.
Re-defining The Business Value Proposition
A group of youth in Valentine, Nebraska, helped a family owned ranch to expand their current target customer group for their beef products.
Creating New Product Offerings
Youth in Dunning, Nebraska, helped a vineyard to increase their winter sales with new product offerings.
Transforming A Quilt Shop To Unique Online Shop
Youth in Broken Bow, Nebraska discovered new online and offline sites for a quilt shop to reach new customers who are not from their town.
Developing The Tools To Promote Physician Well-being
Youth in Lincoln, Nebraska develop tools to help manage burnout and stress among physicians.
Automating Food Processing Systems
A group of youth in Lincoln, Nebraska used technology to simplify systems in the food industry.
Connecting Employees In A Large Corporation
High school students in Lincoln, Nebraska code a database that connects employees together to improve productivity.
Breaking Down Barriers For Rural Business Owners
High school students in Lincoln, Nebraska develop the tech resources to remove the barriers that entrepreneurs face in rural communities to grow their businesses.