ACCEL-KS Grant Application

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Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC), through the Office of Innovation, invites grant applications from eligible start-up incubators and innovation hubs for the Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) program, Proof-of-Concept (PoC) stream.

  • An incubator is defined as “an organization that houses programming that provides support and guidance to start-up companies during the embryonic phases of their development to support job creation and retention. Support can include technical assistance, facility access, financing, mentorship, and networking opportunities.” (Economic Development Glossary | U.S. Economic Development Administration)

This program aims to provide comprehensive support to Kansas-based innovators, startups, and businesses to progress from initial concept to market-ready solutions with an aim to deliver high-potential projects that contribute to Kansas’s economic growth and competitive edge.

KDC is seeking state-wide delivery partners to help identify and support idea and early-stage innovators and startups with the resources and wrap-around support for PoC projects designed to further research, spur commercialization, and assist entrepreneurs in raising funds to expand their businesses.

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