ACCEL-KS Proof of Concept
ACCEL-KS Proof of Concept funds Kansas incubators and innovation hubs to advance research and proof-of-concept projects toward commercialization, supporting early-stage science and technology innovation.
Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline for ACCEL-KS Proof of Concept, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per award; 25% matching funds required; annual funding cycle.
Summary: Supports Kansas-based incubators and innovation hubs to accelerate commercialization of new ideas and products.
Key Information: Only Kansas incubators/innovation hubs are eligible; funding supports proof-of-concept and commercialization activities.
Description
The ACCEL-KS Proof of Concept grant, offered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, is designed to advance the commercialization of innovative ideas and products within Kansas. The program provides targeted funding to help bridge the gap between early-stage concept development and market readiness, enabling promising technologies or products to move closer to commercial launch. ACCEL-KS aims to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem by supporting proof-of-concept (PoC) and research & development (R&D) efforts at Kansas-based incubators and innovation hubs, with the ultimate goal of fostering entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth across the state.
