Link Innovation Labs

About

Link Innovation Labs is a comprehensive innovation incubator and accelerator located in Topeka, Kansas, designed for startups, particularly those requiring laboratory environments, offering professional lab space, accelerator resources, and community engagement opportunities to foster business growth and innovation.

Benefits

• 💰 Physical Space
• Access to professional laboratory facilities to lower R&D infrastructure barriers
• 🎓 Accelerator Resources
• Integration with Plug and Play resources for global funding and mentorship networks
• 🏢 Community Events
• Participation in numerous pitch events, training, and community activities to enhance funding and collaboration opportunities
• 🌐 Local Economic Resources
• Close access to local economic development resources and business consulting services
• 🤝 Cross-Industry Collaboration
• Opportunity to engage in a collaborative community that fosters innovation and business expansion

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups from Topeka, Kansas, and surrounding areas
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered startup or small business
• 💼 Business Stage
• Open to early-stage and growth-stage companies
• 🔬 Industry Focus
• Particularly welcomes startups in life sciences, agri-tech, fintech, manufacturing, and AI

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the opening ceremony and initial events on February 9, 2026
• 🏢 Space Rental
• Commit to renting office or lab space as per the program requirements
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Engagement in community activities and events throughout the year

Target Region

Focused on startups in Topeka, Kansas, and nearby areas

Target Sector

Technology sectors including life sciences, agri-tech, fintech, manufacturing, and AI