BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KU Innovation Park - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KU Innovation Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051115 CREATED:20251103T164446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T155405Z UID:30000075-1763548200-1763551800@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Matching Information Session with Kansas Commerce DESCRIPTION:Kansas just launched ACCEL-KS – Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program (Phases 0 and 1) to help innovators compete for federal R&D dollars and speed commercialization. Learn how to apply\, who’s eligible and how partners across the state can support your proposal. \nWho should attendKansas-based founders\, small businesses\, KU researchers forming startups\, and teams planning or holding SBIR/STTR awards. \nWhat you’ll learn• Program overview and goals• Phase 0 proposal development assistance• Phase 1 state matching funds for awarded projects• Eligibility\, review criteria and timelines \nProgram highlights• Total funding available: $250\,000• Phase 0 awards: Up to $3\,000 per award (50% match required)• Phase 1 awards: Up to $25\,000 (with proof of federal award)• Eligible applicants: Kansas-based\, for-profit small businesses that meet federal SBIR/STTR requirements and conduct at least 51% of Phase 1 research in Kansas• Application window: Opens Oct. 31; closes Friday\, Nov. 28 \n⸻ \nCan’t make Lawrence? \nKansas Commerce is hosting additional sessions statewide and online:• Virtual: 11 a.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 5 — Register here• Wichita: 11 a.m. Monday\, Nov. 10 — Groover Labs\, 334 N. Saint Francis Ave.• Manhattan: 10:30 a.m. Friday\, Nov. 14 — Innovate 24\, 1880 Kimball Ave.\, Ste. 120• Virtual: 11 a.m. Tuesday\, Nov. 25 — Register here \n \n RSVP with Kansas Commerce here\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that the registration link may list a different start time for the event at the Park\, but the event will start at 10:30 a.m. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/sbir-sttr-matching-information-session-with-kansas-commerce/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Funding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SBIR-Matching-with-Commerce.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20251007T192415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T192422Z UID:30000073-1761219900-1761224400@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Sports Tech Fireside Chat DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic conversation at the intersection of sports and technology. This special Lunch & Learn features Davyeon Ross\, co-founder and CEO of ShotTracker\, a real-time performance analytics platform transforming basketball at every level. He’ll sit down for a fireside chat with Matt Gardner\, current vice president of growth at YinzCam and former vice president of innovation and digital strategy for the St. Louis Blues. \nTogether\, they’ll explore how data\, AI\, and sensor technology are reshaping athlete performance\, team operations\, and fan engagement—and what’s coming next in the rapidly evolving world of sports tech. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park’s Phase III auditorium\, 2033 Becker Dr.This event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davyeon Ross is a seasoned tech entrepreneur\, innovator\, and growth strategist with a track record of building and scaling high-impact companies. He is the co-founder of ShotTracker\, a revolutionary sensor-based system that delivers real-time basketball stats and analytics to teams\, fans\, and broadcasters. Over his career\, Davyeon has raised more than $40 million in capital\, led companies from ideation to multi-million-dollar revenue\, and forged strategic partnerships with major players like IBM\, Google\, the NBA\, and ESPN. His investors include iconic names such as Magic Johnson and the late NBA Commissioner David Stern. Davyeon is known for turning bold ideas into game-changing ventures—and for proving\, time and again\, that you can’t score if you don’t shoot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt Gardner is a longtime sports innovation leader with more than two decades of experience driving digital growth and fan engagement across professional sports. He currently serves as Vice President of Growth at YinzCam\, a global leader in mobile app solutions for teams and leagues. Previously\, Matt spent 13 years with the St. Louis Blues\, where he led award-winning digital strategies that earned national recognition from Fast Company and the NHL’s Stanley Awards. His career includes roles with the Orlando Magic\, the ATP Tour\, and major entertainment clients across the agency world. A proud University of Kansas graduate\, Matt also serves as an advisor for Stadia Ventures and recently contributed to the Fan Experience Committee for KU’s David Booth Memorial Stadium project. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-sports-tech-fireside-chat/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,University of Kansas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sports-Tech-Oct-LNL-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20250812T192616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T194410Z UID:30000066-1756381500-1756386000@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Innovator's Mindset DESCRIPTION:We often think of creativity as a talent—something you’re either born with or you’re not. But neuroscience tells a different story. Creativity is a skill that can be trained\, strengthened\, and rewired—just like a muscle. The most innovative thinkers aren’t just naturally creative. They’ve learned how to intentionally break free from habitual thinking\, challenge assumptions\, and embrace discomfort to unlock breakthrough ideas. \nJoin us on Thursday\, August 28\, for KU Innovation Park’s next lunch and learn to explore how your brain resists innovation and how to override those limitations. You’ll discover practical mental models\, habits\, and exercises that help you rewire your brain for curiosity\, adaptability\, and creative problem-solving. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park’s Phase III Facility\, 2033 Becker Drive. \nWhether you’re a developer\, designer\, product leader\, or entrepreneur\, this talk will give you the cognitive tools and actionable techniques to consistently generate fresh ideas\, adapt to change\, and sustain innovation over time. \nKey takeaways from this session include: \n\nHow to think like an innovator. Gain techniques to break free from habitual thinking and generate bold\, original ideas.\nStrengthening your creative resilience. Discover how to push through failures\, setbacks\, and uncertainty with confidence.\nRewiring your brain for adaptability. Walk away with practical exercises to train yourself for constant reinvention and innovation.\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER: JL HEATHER\nJL Heather helps leaders and teams turn complexity into innovation. With 20 years in organizational transformation and clients including VML\, Ford\, Pfizer\, Wendy’s\, T-Mobile\, and HP\, JL blends deep coaching expertise with lean\, agile\, and human-centered approaches to accelerate change. As a certified leadership coach\, JL creates environments where leaders co-create solutions\, shorten innovation cycles\, and build cultures that thrive on change. \n  URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-the-innovators-mindset/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/August-LNL-25-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20250620T172710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T123914Z UID:30000059-1753962300-1753966800@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Going Global DESCRIPTION:Thinking globally? Start here. \nJoin KU Innovation Park for its next Lunch and Learn featuring the Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division on Thursday\, July 31\, at 11:45 a.m. This session is designed to help entrepreneurs and growing companies explore how to take their products and services to new international markets. From funding support to navigating export logistics\, experts from Kansas Commerce will share what you need to know to compete — and succeed — on the global stage. \nWhether you’re export-ready or just curious\, bring your questions and your appetite for opportunity. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park’s Main Facility\, 2029 Becker Dr.\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-going-global/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Main Facility\, 2029 Becker Dr\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66047\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/July-LNL-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20250630T183539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T183546Z UID:30000061-1753347600-1753452000@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:From breakthrough medical devices to renewable energy solutions\, your innovative technology could be the next big thing – and the SBIR/STTR program could help make it happen. But it’s not the most straightforward process to undertake. That’s why KU Innovation Park is hosting an SBIR/STTR boot camp on July 24-25. An application is required to participate\, and space is limited. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, July 11. \n \n Apply here by July 11\n \n \n \n \n \n The basics\nThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are U.S. government initiatives that provide funding to small businesses engaged in federal research and development (R&D) with strong commercialization potential. These programs aim to stimulate technological innovation\, meet federal R&D needs\, and encourage the participation of socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in technological innovation. The SBIR and STTR programs encompass a broad spectrum of technologies\, including but not limited to: \n\nHealth and biomedical innovations: Think medical devices\, diagnostics\, digital health solutions and pharmaceuticals.\nDefense and aerospace technologies: That includes advanced materials\, cybersecurity and space exploration tools.\nEducation and information technologies: This covers educational software\, learning platforms and data analytics tools.\n\nEach federal agency participating in the SBIR/STTR programs identifies specific R&D topics in their solicitations\, reflecting their mission and priorities. For instance\, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) focuses on health-related innovations\, while the Department of Defense (DoD) emphasizes defense technologies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Eligibility\nTo qualify for SBIR/STTR funding\, a business must: \n\nBe a for-profit entity with a business location in the United States.\nHave no more than 500 employees\, including affiliates.\nBe more than 50% directly owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents.\n\n See the full eligibility criteria here. \nFor STTR\, the small business must partner with a U.S. research institution\, such as a university or a nonprofit research organization. \nEngaging with the SBIR and STTR programs can provide small businesses with critical funding to advance innovative technologies from concept to commercialization\, contributing significantly to technological advancement and economic growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply by July 11\nLed by Julie Assel\, one of the region’s most accomplished grant writers\, and supported by the KU Innovation Park team\, this hands-on program will guide researchers in the KU community through the critical steps of preparing a strong SBIR/STTR grant application. Participants will benefit from group instruction and personalized coaching as they draft and refine key sections of their proposals. \nBy the end of the boot camp\, attendees will have developed a solid working draft to kickstart their grant submission process. \nAttendees should be able to attend both days of the boot camp – July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and July 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/sbir-sttr-boot-camp-2/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Main Facility\, 2029 Becker Dr\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66047\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SBIR-Boot-Camp-Header-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20250603T203557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144131Z UID:30000058-1750333500-1750338000@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Mapping the Ecosystem DESCRIPTION:The entrepreneurial journey rarely comes with a map—but it helps to have a guide. \nJoin The Park at its June Lunch and Learn\, a practical conversation with a panel of leaders across our regional innovation ecosystem. This panel will help you chart a course through the many resources available to entrepreneurs—explaining what they are\, how to access them\, and when they matter most in your startup journey. \nThink of this session as your startup survival manual. Our panel of ecosystem insiders will break down who does what\, how to engage with the right resources at the right time\, and what steps to take next—no matter where you are in your journey. From idea stage to scaling up\, you’ll learn how to make the most of the support systems around you. \nPlease note: This Lunch and Learn falls on Juneteenth\, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. KU Innovation Park acknowledges the importance of this day in our nation’s history and encourages our community to take time for thoughtful reflection and continued learning. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park.This event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PANEL\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Anderson – Executive Director\, Entrepreneurship Initiatives\, Frank T. Stockton Professor at the KU School of Business \nBrian Anderson is the Frank T. Stockton Professor and a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the KU School of Business\, where he also serves as Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Initiatives. He earned his doctorate in strategic management from the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University. \nAnderson’s research centers on strategic entrepreneurship\, focusing on causal inference\, measurement issues\, and Bayesian treatment of the entrepreneurial orientation and strategic entrepreneurial behavior constructs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Will Katz – Lecturer\, MBA program at the KU School of Business; KU Small Business Development Center \nWill Katz has been a resident of Lawrence\, Kansas\, since 1986. He came to Lawrence as an undergraduate at KU\, where he studied philosophy and Russian. He received his B.A. in 1993 and earned his MBA from KU in 2001. He brings to this position a variety of professional and management experience from companies both large and small. Katz spent 17 years at E and E Display Group\, beginning in 1987 and culminating with a stint as production manager. He has also served as a leader in Fortune 50 companies: General Motors and Target. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Rehkamp – Director of Business Services\, KU Innovation Park \nChris Rehkamp is an experienced entrepreneurial ecosystem builder and has supported the launch and growth of new businesses for nearly a decade. An entrepreneur himself\, Rehkamp previously served as associate director of the Technology Venture Studio at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Innovation Center. Chris has a Master of Professional Studies in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland. Startland News named him a Community Builder to Watch in 2022. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-mapping-the-ecosystem/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/June-25-LNL-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20250507T145844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T180156Z UID:30000054-1747914300-1747918800@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: The Wonder & Mystery of Non-human Music DESCRIPTION:Join the Park on Thursday\, May 22\, at 11:45 a.m. for an incredibly unique lunch and learn in May! Learn about the wonder and mystery of non-human music with artist and entrepreneur Alejandro Jon Sabillón. This talk will explore the concept of music as a universal experience\, extending beyond human expression to encompass the sounds\, cultures\, and artistry of flora\, fauna\, and future synthetic minds. Jon will cover zoo-musicology\, interspecies communication\, artificial intelligence\, consciousness studies\, cultural evolution\, and mythobiogensis. Expand your mind and get your creativity flowing! \nAbout Alejandro Jon Sabillón\nAlejandro Jon Sabillón is a multidisciplinary indigenous artist and entrepreneur from Honduras exploring the wonders and mysteries at the frontiers of the musical unknown\, including the cultures and music of animal and digital minds. He founded the world’s first record label for non-humans and has developed novel ways to compose music using quantum computers\, visual art\, repressed memories\, the night sky\, and flora/fauna. His work is influenced by the art and wisdom of indigenous Central America\, pre-Columbian futurism aesthetics and priorities\, and various contemplative world traditions. A Berklee College of Music graduate and showcase artist\, Alejandro has performed 1000+ shows in dozens of cities around the world as a DJ. His distinctions include being the first DJ to be included on an official state artist roster in the United States\, the first DJ to receive an award from the Andy Warhol Foundation\, and the first DJ to receive an ambassadorship from the United Nations. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, and the presentation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park\, 2029 Becker Dr. Please note: this is in our Main Facility\, the building next door to our regular lunch and learn spot.\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-the-wonder-mystery-of-non-human-music/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Main Facility\, 2029 Becker Dr\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66047\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/May-25-LNL-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20250310T193836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T171804Z UID:30000031-1743075900-1743080400@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: KU Innovators Panel DESCRIPTION:Join the Park at its March Lunch and Learn to hear from a panel of Jayhawk innovators! This panel will feature KU founders and leaders in innovation on emerging technologies they’re most excited about. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. Registration will close on Wednesday\, March 26. \nLunch and networking begin at 11:45 a.m.\, with the presentation from 12–1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Dr. \nPanelists include: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adam Roush\, a’11\, g’16Co-Founder & CDOBryght Labs (as seen on Shark Tank!) \nBryght Labs is a connected gaming startup – a team of tech enthusiasts and innovators with 48 combined years of experience in consumer tech. Its mission is to make STEM-focused games more approachable. The first product\, ChessUp\, is available now. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kalin Baca\, PhD ’23Co-founder and CEOIcorium Engineering Company \nIcorium is on a mission to maximize the recovery and reuse of refrigerants and other high global-warming-potential gases. They leveraging novel separation technologies to create true circular economies for these critical materials\, keeping them in-use and out of the environment so we can keep cooling without warming our planet. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Alburty\, c’93CEOInnovaPrep \nIn the world of laboratory analysis\, the efficient isolation and concentration of diverse targets—including biological\, chemical\, and synthetic particles—from complex matrices is crucial for rapid and effective insights. With InnovaPrep’s novel sampling and sample preparation technology\, not only do you gain the power to concentrate your biological targets with remarkable speed and sensitivity\, but you also unlock improved workflow efficiencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nate Crosser\, b’16\, l’19FounderBombadil Ventures LLC \nNate’s mission is to celebrate and defend biodiversity. His work is to transform the food system through support of the alternative proteins\, regenerative agriculture\, and biomanufacturing industries. His strategy is to cover these sectors on his blog\, Fifth Industrial\, as a venture capitalist and as an advisor to startups and charities through his new advisory firm\, Bombadil Ventures. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-ku-innovators-panel/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,University of Kansas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-LNL-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20250210T184951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T174206Z UID:30000017-1739523600-1739534400@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Elevate Lawrence DESCRIPTION:At Elevate Lawrence\, businesswomen are empowered in a supportive space to freely gather and share knowledge\, resources and experiences with one another. We encourage personal and professional growth\, lifting each other up to foster a culture where women feel the grace to “be” and also have room to “become.” Join us\, and let’s Elevate ourselves\, our business and our community together. \nThis event will be held on February 14\, 2025\, at KU Innovation Park’s Phase III building\, 2033 Becker Drive. \nRegistration is $25 and is available here. Space is limited\, and scholarships are available. \nPlease note: this event is not organized by the Park. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/elevate-lawrence/ LOCATION:KS CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Elevate-Lawrence-Feb-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20250214T201900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T201900Z UID:30000025-1733398200-1733403600@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Just Enough Design DESCRIPTION:Join us at KU Innovation Park on Thursday\, December 5\, 2024\, for Just Enough Design\, a Lunch & Learn event with speaker Brian Cox. This session will offer practical insights for non-designers and product leaders who want to improve their visual design skills. Get best practices on how to create simple\, effective designs using foundational UX and UI principles. Attendees will learn how to make visually appealing\, user-friendly interfaces that build trust and enhance user experience without the need for complex tools or costly design resources. \nBrian Cox is a seasoned design professional known for his expertise in user-centered design and product development. With a background in digital product design\, he has helped numerous organizations develop engaging\, intuitive user experiences. Currently\, Brian shares his expertise through Digital Bullpen\, where he empowers teams to achieve high-quality designs with minimal resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your design approach! \nLunch and networking begin at 11:30 a.m.\, with the presentation from 12–1 p.m. at KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Dr.\nDon’t miss the Park’s final lunch and learn of 2024! \nThis event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. Registration will close on Monday\, December 2. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-just-enough-design/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LNL-December-2024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20240726T190521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T190521Z UID:30000007-1728000000-1728259199@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Douglas County CORE: Launchpad DESCRIPTION:This event is being organized by Douglas County CORE. Register for this event by clicking here. \nIntroducing Launchpad – A Startup Weekend & Hackathon \nJoin us for a weekend-long ideation and prototyping event for aspiring and current entrepreneurs\, designers\, developers\, and anyone wanting to learn more about the startup process. This event will be at KU Innovation Park\, 2033 Becker Drive. \nCheck out the agenda for this exclusive event: \nFriday\, October 4th \n3-4 p.m.: Training – high-level startup stages\, how to find a business concept and create a pitch deck \n4-5 p.m.: Training – how to create a basic prototype (UX/UI) \n5-8 p.m.: Happy Hour & Team Formation – an opportunity to meet other attendees\, talk more about your business issue\, and recruit a team to help solve it! Or vice versa…get recruited by an entrepreneur building a team. \nSaturday\, October 5th \n8-10 a.m.: Welcome – registration\, refreshments\, and rules \n10 a.m.: START – Teams have 24 hours to develop pitch decks or prototypes \nSunday\, October 6th \n12-3 p.m.: Presentations – 7 min pitch and/or demo + 3 min Q&A \n3-4 p.m.: Reception & AWARDS!! \nThis event is being organized by Douglas County CORE. Register for this event by clicking here. URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/douglas-county-core-launchpad/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lunchpad-event-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051116 CREATED:20240826T194720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T150049Z UID:30000011-1727263800-1727269200@kuinnovationpark.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn at the Park: Navigating the Future of AI DESCRIPTION:As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine the future of business\, entrepreneurs and innovators must stay ahead of the curve. Join Ancestry.com founder Paul Allen at the Park for an insightful event that delves into the rapidly evolving world of AI technologies and their impact on the entrepreneurial landscape. \nThe Park’s September Lunch & Learn will be on Wednesday\, September 25\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Phase III auditorium\, 2033 Becker Dr. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required as lunch will be provided. Please register below. This event is open to anyone. You do not have to work for a Park company to attend. If you register and can no longer attend\, please let us know. Registration will close on Friday\, September 20. \nAbout Paul\nPaul Allen is a visionary tech entrepreneur and evangelist driven by a desire to help individuals live their best lives. \n\nPaul has founded eight companies. He calls himself a “platform entrepreneur” since his products are usually built on top of the latest tech platform or wave\, such as CD-ROM\, the World Wide Web\, mp3 audio\, or Facebook. For the past several years\, Paul’s focus has been using machine learning and artificial intelligence to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential. \nIn 1990\, Paul founded Infobases\, whose mission was to digitize and publish the world’s most important books on CD ROM with a full-text search engine. This endeavor led directly to Ancestry.com—Paul’s best-known company—which sought to gather and publish the world’s genealogy records\, family trees\, and memories on the internet to enable everyone to discover their heritage. Over 100 million people have learned about their family history at Ancestry.com. \nPaul’s most recent creation is Soar.com\, a company whose mission—once again—is to uplift humanity. Paul is a strong advocate for using AI in positive ways\, specifically to enable individuals to become the best version of themselves. When excellent training is paired with AI-generated feedback on actual performance\, leaders\, managers\, founders\, and individual contributors can achieve excellence faster than ever before. \nSoar is an AI Studio that will form more than fifteen separate corporations to bring PURE AI (Personalized Uplifting Responsible Ethical AI) to many fields\, including education\, faith\, government\, health\, finance\, medicine\, law\, family history\, and the workplace. Eventually\, Soar will enable people to build and customize their own AI assistant (think of Jarvis from Iron Man or Janet from The Good Place) to help them learn\, grow\, make better decisions\, and maximize their time on Earth. \n  URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/lunch-learn-at-the-park-navigating-the-future-of-ai/ LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS CATEGORIES:AI and Cybersecurity,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kuinnovationpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LNL-September-2024.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR