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Entrepreneur and Venture Capital Links
Resources For Entrepreneurs
- Advanced Manufacturing Institute
AMI provides a spectrum of resources to propel innovation and accelerate the economic development of Kansas through the advancement and utilization of manufacturing technologies. - Alliance for Technology Commercialization
The ATC was established to help develop, transfer, and commercialize new technologies. The objective is to create high power jobs and increase prosperity in Pittsburg, southeast KS and the region. - Association of University Technology Managers
The mission of the AUTM is to promote, support and enhance the global academic technology transfer profession through internal and external education, training and communication. - Enterprise Center of Johnson County
The ECJC is a business incubator that provides high-growth potential companies with office space, consulting and advisory services and financing resources to help them grow and succeed. Entrepreneur America
Provides start-ups and established businesses with mentoring services that improve growth, profitability, and/or market position.Entrepreneur.com
Offers information, services, and advice for small business owners- Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
EPSCoR's goal is to identify, develop and utilize a state's academic science and technology resources in a way that will support wealth creation and a more productive and fulfilling way of life for its citizens. - Higuchi Biosciences Center
HBC's mission is two-fold: to foster an environment conducive to interdisciplinary, biomedical research and to contribute to the economic development of the state of Kansas by commercializing the technologies resulting from that research. - InnovationAmerica Founded by Richard Bendis, Innovation America features Innovation Daily, a resource dedicated to accelerating the growth of the entrepreneurial innovation economy in America. The site is based on a framework on how to finance and bring together organizations, networks and resources involved in growing the nation's entrepreneurial innovation economy and creating new jobs.
- Information and Telecommunications Technology Center
ITTC excel's in basic research, technology development and technology transfer through the support of the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC), private industry and federal and state programs. - KansasBio
KansasBio is focused on enhancing the business and research climate and working with leaders across the state to attract and retain bioscience talent, companies and funding. - The Kansas Bioscience Authority
The Kansas Bioscience Authority (KBA) was created by the Kansas Economic Growth Act of 2004 with the sole purpose of advancing Kansas' leadership in bioscience. - Kansas Polymer Research Center
The mission of the Polymer R&D Lab is to help clients solve development and production problems in the field of polymers and plastics. - Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation
KTEC is a state-owned corporation established by Kansas to promote advanced technology economic development. - The KTEC PIPELINE
PIPELINE is designed to systematically identify high potential technology entrepreneurs and match them with best-in-class training, resources and mentors to facilitate their dynamic growth in Kansas. - Kauffman eVenturing
Entrepreneurs will find eVenturing to be an interactive, vibrant, and vital place to make important connections, access help and advice, and find relevant, practical, just-in-time information and tools. Lawrence Regional Technology Center
The LRTC is a not-for-profit small business incubator that offers valuable resources and services to support the formation and growth of high technology start-up companies in Lawrence and the surrounding communities.Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center
MAMTC is dedicated to serving small and mid-sized manufacturers in Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming by providing counsel, training, and resources to help them grow and prosper.National Business Incubation Association
NBIA is the world's leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship.National Institute for Aviation Research
NIAR integrates university, government and business entities in cooperative efforts to advance technologies for aviation and other industries.National Institute for Strategic Technology Acquisition and Commercialization
NISTAC, formerly the Mid-America Commercialization Corporation's (MACC), has expanded its programs beyond Kansas to include regions throughout the nation.PriceWaterhouseCoopers Entrepreneur Resource Center
Our professionals have worked with many companies to develop their business plans, secure financing, execute their strategy, build value and achieve a successful exit through IPO or trade sale.Quest Business Center for Entrepreneurs
The Quest Center is a small business incubator located in Hutchinson, KS.The Software and Information Technology Association of Kansas
SITAKS is designed to lead, serve, educate and advocate for Kansas’ software and information technology sector to help Kansas’ software and IT companies grow and succeed.
Resources for Investors
- Angel Capital Association
ACA is North America's professional alliance of angel groups. - Kansas Angels - Angel Investor Tax Credit
Kansas-based angel investors who wish to seek the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit must register through the Kansas Angels web site. - Mid-America Angels
MAA is a regional network of angel investors dedicated to identifying and funding the most promising start-up business opportunities in the Kansas-Missouri Region. - Midwest Venture Alliance
The MVA is a network of accredited investors committed to investing in high-growth seed and early-stage technology companies in Kansas and surrounding states. - Southeast Kansas Venture Alliance
The SEKVA is a network of accredited investors committed to investing in high-growth seed and early-stage technology companies in Kansas and surrounding states. - The Women’s Capital Connection
WCC is a regional network of accredited angel investors dedicated to identifying and funding the most promising start-up business opportunities in the Kansas-Missouri region.
Small Business Resources
- NetWork Kansas
NetWork Kansas is a one-stop source for information, resources, registration, filings, licenses and permits for doing business in Kansas. - South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD)
SCKEDD is a Kansas non-profit corporation providing loan programs and other resources to help new and existing businesses in Wichita and the surrounding areas. - Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber provides access to information and resources for individuals starting or growing a business in Wichita. - Wichita Independent Business Association (WIBA)
Leading resource for the success and growth of independent businesses in Wichita. - The Kansas Women’s Business Center
KWBC is a resource for women entrepreneurs in the metro Kansas City community who have the intention to increase the growth of their businesses.
Venture Capital Associations
- National Association of Seed and Venture Funds
NASVF is an organization of innovation capital leaders: private, public and non-profit organizations committed to building their local economies by investing in local entrepreneurs. - National Venture Capital Association
NVCA is a member-based organization, which consists of venture capital firms that manage pools of risk equity capital designated to be invested in high-growth companies.