We are inspired by the large number of applications we received from across the state of Kansas. While we could not fund all of them, we want to provide these new members of the startup community with useful resources.

To help all ACCEL-KS applicants, our partners have come together to create an Ecosystem Support Package, in which partners donate their time and expertise to consult with founders. In addition, several partners are offering deeply discounted enrollment in startup education programs.

how to access the ecosystem support package

Please read through the options below. To schedule a consultation or enroll in a program, please email innovationkansas@grooverlabs.org, and a member of the team will direct your inquiry to the appropriate person or organization.

CAMPFIRE Startup Course

12-week startup series at Groover Labs. ACCEL-KS applicants may attend for a reduced rate of $50.

Register here.

NXTUS Programming

Participation in NXTUS startup programs at no cost, subject to attendance requirements confirmed by NXTUS staff. Space is limited to 20 slots per program.

Register for Customer Traction Cohort here.

Register for Enterprise Engagement Series here.

Register for AVP’s Accessing Growth Capital here.

hardware consultation

One-hour consultation with Jeremiah Burian, Maker Labs manager at Groover Labs, on product prototyping and manufacturing.

software consultation

One-hour consultation with Seth Etter, Staff Software Engineer at Zapier, on software and AI development.

Product-market-fit for go-to-market strategy

One-hour consultation with Tonya Witherspoon of Mindscapes on refining your product vision and commercialization strategy.

Access to capital

Consultation with Trish Brasted and the Network Kansas team on financing strategies, including lending and equity funding.

defense innovation onramp hub consultation

One-hour consultation with the OnRamp Hub team about dual-use application and research for product fit to find opportunities to engage with a broader customer base for new and emerging technologies.

six-month hotseat membership at Groover labs

Access to coworking space and a vibrant community of founders, engineers, and mentors, with free use of the hotseat area during operating hours, which includes free conference room access, private call booths, high-speed internet access, and great parking in Old Town.

intellectual property consulting

One-hour session with Rob Gerlach, Director of Tech Transfer and Commercialization at Wichita State University.

present at 1 million cups

Present your project at 1 Million Cups to receive valuable feedback from Wichita’s entrepreneurship community every Wednesday in the event venue at Groover Labs. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., presentations start at 9 a.m.