Regional Assets

Our region’s concentration of public, private, nonprofit and government stakeholders rivals that of any place in the world. Take a look at the depth of expertise you’ll have access to in the Greater Manhattan region, then get in touch to start the conversation.

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Kansas State University

  • K-State Innovation Partners: Innovation Partners staff work with industry partners and university stakeholders to deliver a streamlined pathway for corporate engagement, technology commercialization and economic development.
     
  • Office of the Vice President for Research: With a business-friendly approach, K-State offers research collaboration, professional development and state-of-the-art co-location options.
     
  • Biosecurity Research Institute: The BSL-3, ABSL-3 and BSL3-Ag BRI is the home of comprehensive infectious disease research to address threats to plant, animal and human health, including food-borne pathogens. 
     
  • National Agricultural Biosecurity Center: NABC supports applied scientific research to develop practical agro-security capabilities and programs to address diverse threats to U.S. and world agricultural economies and food supplies. 
     
  • Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases: CEEZAD was established in 2010 to help protect the nation’s agricultural and public health sectors against high-consequence foreign animal, emerging and zoonotic disease threats.
     
  • International Grains Program: IGP’s mission is to educate foreign business leaders and government officials about U.S. grains and oilseeds through technical-training and assistance programs in storage and handling, milling and marketing.

Government

Organizations

  • Kansas Wheat Innovation Center: The Kansas Wheat Innovation Center was built by the Kansas Wheat Commission to get improved wheat varieties into the hands of farmers faster.
     
  • Kansas Wheat Commission: KWC’s mission is to increase wheat producer productivity and profitability through research, education and domestic and international market development.
     
  • Kansas City Animal Health Corridor: The Corridor, anchored by the Greater Manhattan region, is home to more than 300 animal health companies — the largest concentration in the world.
     
  • Kansas Farm Bureau: KFB’s mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

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