Innovation does not happen in silos and nowhere is that clearer than at the KU Innovation Park. Nestled on KU’s West Campus in Lawrence, this vibrant ecosystem brings together industry, academic research, public entities, and entrepreneurial energy to build a resilient, inclusive, and thriving regional economy. At its core, KU Innovation Park exists to bridge the gap from lab discoveries to real-world impact. It provides flexible office and lab spaces, specialized business se

At the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kansas, we know that no single entity can transform national defense alone. Breakthroughs happen when the right partners align, bringing together expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to mission success. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and why our strongest assets are the institutions and programs that power our ecosystem. We’re proud to be a part of Wichita State University , an innovation-driven rese

In today’s rapidly evolving defense landscape, America’s strength depends not just on breakthrough technologies, but on the people who...

By Rob Carpenter Managing Director, Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kansas At the OnRamp Hub: Kansas, we often say innovation is only as...

When it comes to aerospace, few places in the world can rival Wichita, Kansas. Known as the "Air Capital of the World", Wichita has built...

Johnson County, Kansas, is often recognized for its top-tier schools, strong economy, and high quality of life but just beneath the...

Why Defense Innovation Matters When most people picture defense innovation, they imagine sleek Silicon Valley offices, elite research...

Kansas is on an ambitious path: to increase additive manufacturing (AM) capacity tenfold by 2027. This effort goes far beyond expanding...

Our mission as the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kansas team is to create meaningful connections. Recently, our mission partners from...

With the support of Wichita State University’s Innovation campus, the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kansas gets to witness a lot of...

Within our Kansas ecosystem, we see a healthy combination of innovation and collaboration and believe that’s what it takes to bring...