Trio of early stage Kansas City startups tapped to join K-State Accelerator focused on boosting Kansas economy

MANHATTAN, Kansas — Seven startups are expected to begin work this month within the K-State Accelerator, earning funds, training and resources to turn their concepts into successful Sunflower State ventures. Three of the selected companies hail from the Kansas City area, including dScribe AI; 4D Leaders; and Rebound Jerseys. The eight-week, virtual Center for Entrepreneurship…

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K-State accelerator opens applications to startups; university dives deeper into regional K-State 105 initiative

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro.  [divide] MANHATTAN, Kansas — Sunflower State startups are invited to apply for Kansas State University’s entrepreneurship accelerator, which now boasts a more-than-10-year track record, as well as a refined focus…

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K-State opens physical innovation hub space to boost research, economic development

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro.  [divide] MANHATTAN, Kansas — A newly unveiled collaborative office space at Kansas State University  is expected to catalyze research commercialization, industry partnerships and economic growth, said Richard Linton.  “This new…

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K-State 105 entrepreneurship project advances economic growth in Douglas County

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by K-State News. [divide] MANHATTAN, Kansas — A K-State 105 project is boosting economic growth in Douglas County by building an entrepreneurship ecosystem. Project organizers say the effort The network of aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses could add 1,300 technology and 300 non-tech, high-paying jobs to Douglas…

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