Community Partners, Programs and Resources
Our community thrives because of the strong network of partners, programs, and resources that support innovation and entrepreneurship at The Link Innovation Labs. From mentorship opportunities and business development programs to technical support and funding resources, this collaborative ecosystem helps turn big ideas into real impact. Below, you’ll find a variety of community partners and available programs that play a key role in driving innovation forward.
Choose Topeka
Choose Topeka is a talent attraction and retention initiative designed to welcome new residents and showcase all that Topeka has to offer. From relocation incentives to community engagement opportunities, Choose Topeka helps individuals and families build their future in a vibrant, inclusive, and affordable capital city.
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GO Topeka
GO Topeka is the economic development organization for Topeka and Shawnee County, focused on driving growth, supporting local businesses, and fostering innovation. Through strategic initiatives, business incentives, and workforce development programs, GO Topeka works to create a thriving economy and vibrant community for all.
Plug and Play
Topeka and Shawnee County are cultivating an Innovation Corridor in Downtown Topeka. Plug and Play Tech Center is a key component of that strategy, bringing Animal Health and Ag Tech accelerator programs to the region. Plug and Play is pairing Silicon Valley tech with the region’s industry leading research & development, skilled workforce, and animal health companies to create a hub on innovation in the Capitol City that complements and supports the regional innovation districts across Kansas. Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we’re present in 35+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we’ve invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/