2025 ACCEL-KS Application

2025 ACCEL-KS Application

KU Innovation Park was selected by Kansas Commerce to implement a statewide Proof-of-Concept (PoC) program aimed at identifying and supporting idea- and early-stage entrepreneurs in the state. The program emphasizes technical assistance, mentorship, prototyping resources and commercialization support to advance high-impact PoC projects. The other selected partner is Groover Labs in Wichita. Please do not submit applications to both programs.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis but the first review of submissions begins September 30.

Problems with the form? Email lslater@kuinnovationpark.com with questions.

Your Company
Company Name*
Company Elevator Pitch (2-5 sentences)*

0/300
Amount of Funding Requested*
Amounts over $25,000 will not be considered
Company Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please note: If your company does not yet have a physical address, list the city, state and ZIP code where the company will be headquartered.
Company Website
Is the company HQ based in a rural county with a population of 40,000 or less?*

YesNo
Federal Employment Identification Number
Is the company at least 51% owned by one or more individuals who identify as a woman and/or members of a minority group (e.g. Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, etc.)?*

YesNo

Your Team
Add members of your leadership team.

The first team member will be the main point of contact for the KU Innovation Park team. These team members should be employees, not advisors or mentors.
Team Member 1/ACCEL-KS Point of Contact*

First NameLast Name
Title/Role*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Team Member 2

First NameLast Name
Title/Role
Email
example@example.com
Team Member 3

First NameLast Name
Title/Role
Email
example@example.com

Your Business Plan
What specific problem are you solving and for whom?*

0/1500
What's your solution and how does it work?*

0/1500
Who will use or buy your solution?*

0/1500
How do you plan to grow your customer base?*
Why is your solution better than what already exists?*

0/1500
How will you generate revenue?*
How have you funded the company so far, and what are your future funding plans?*
What will you do with ACCEL-KS funding?*

0/1500
ACCEL-KS Budget - Please use provided template below.*

Please share how you plan on spending ACCEL-KS funding.
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Click here to download a budget template.
Are there any advisors or key relationships you have that are helping you move forward?

0/1500
What have you accomplished so far?*

0/1500
Pitch Deck (10-15 Slides Maximum)*

This will be the pitch deck provided to the review committee if your project is chosen to present to the group.
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Appendix (5 Pages Maximum)

Please include any additional documents that would be relevant - additional financial support, letters of support, brief biographical sketches with relevant experience, etc. Maximum five pages - additional pages will not be considered.
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Should be Empty:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis but the first review of submissions begins September 30.