Tag: ACCEL-KS

First ACCEL-KS cohort funded at KU Innovation Park deepens Jayhawk, Sunflower State investments

By Tommy Felts / February 5, 2026

A “3x Jayhawk” — and award-winning Kansas City healthtech founder — was among the first 16 recipients of proof-of-concept funding from ACCEL-KS at KU Innovation Park, officials announced Thursday, revealing a new Kansas-focused resource built to reduce the gap between a strong idea and a viable company. Each selected company is expected to receive $25,000 in…

Ready to bet big? Kansas wants to help entrepreneurs win more federal innovation grants

By Tommy Felts / December 9, 2025

Kansas innovators now have access to a new tool designed to help them compete for major federal funding. The Kansas Department of Commerce has opened applications for the state’s SBIR and STTR Matching Program, which provides financial support and hands-on guidance for entrepreneurs pursuing federal innovation grants. The matching initiative is part of ACCEL-KS, a…

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