Tag: KU Innovation Park

KU Innovation Park names new CEO as business incubator ramps up regional eco devo efforts

By Tommy Felts / March 8, 2024

LAWRENCE — A longtime financial executive at the KU Innovation Park who successfully led funding efforts for the nonprofit economic development organization’s sprawling campus has been officially named its CEO. Adam Courtney most recently served as CFO for the Lawrence-based KU Innovation Park before being named interim CEO in September 2023 after the passing of the…

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Lawrence cybersecurity startup raises $1.85M pre-seed round led by KC’s Flyover Capital

By Tommy Felts / June 28, 2023

A startup focused on detecting hidden malware and preventing costly ransomware attacks announced a power-packed pre-seed funding round to push its pending launch — with the backing of a trio of high-profile regional investors. The investment in cybersecurity pioneer Invary was led by Flyover Capital, with additional participation from NetWork Kansas GROWKS Equity program, and…

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‘Brain power’ across the street: How this innovation park hopes to keep university talent in Kansas after graduation

By Tommy Felts / January 31, 2023

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. This series is possible thanks to Entrepreneurial Growth Ventures (EGV), a business unit of NetWork Kansas supporting innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs in the State of Kansas. LAWRENCE — A partnership between…

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