Technology
Lawrence has achieved a critical mass necessary for technology entrepreneurs
to flourish. In fact, the state of Kansas has worked hard to help technology-based
businesses.
Technology Transfer
Transfer of technology is one of the most active growth sectors of the U.S. economy.
The University of Kansas (www.ukans.edu) encourages cooperation and discovery conducive
to the creation of tech- based products for the marketplace.
Technology Resources
Lawrence Technology Association (www.lawrencetech.org), the state's only technology
networking group, provides researchers, scientists, businesses and entrepreneurs
networking opportunities.
Lawrence Regional Technology Center (www.lrtc.biz), a business incubator, provides
valuable resources and services for technology-based companies.
KU Small Business Development Center works to grow Kansas entrepreneurs by providing
low cost training seminars, and counseling services.
Centers of Excellence
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (www.ktec.com) created Centers of Excellence
at Kansas universities. Two are based at the University of Kansas.
The Higuchi Biosciences Center (www.hbc.ku.edu), marshals expertise for research
in a range of scientific disciplines that create technology available for commercial
licensing and has led to the creation of several new companies.
The Information and Telecommunication Technology center (ITTC) (www.ittc.ukans.edu)
organizes its efforts into five advanced research areas and serves as the KU office
of technology transfer.
University Commitment
KU has also made significant gains in research. According to the KU Center for
Research (www.research.ku.edu/kucr), in the past five years, KU ranks #1 in the
nation for increased research funding as compared to all public universities. An
estimated 9,000 jobs are created each year from KU research. The KU Office of Technology
Transfer and Intellectual Property works closely with designated research centers
at the University and external economic development organizations to bridge the
gap between technology development and commercial application.
Add important research in other areas such as education, aviation and engineering,
and the quarter-billion dollars a year in research funding that KU brings to Lawrence
creates nearly a billion dollars a year for the Kansas economy.
Kansas University's Office of Technology works closely with business and industry
to connect technology development and commercial applications. Browse KU's Technology
Transfer News for the latest news about KU's technology transfer efforts.
Local Technology Companies
Lawrence is home to several technology companies.
Clearly, Lawrence has become a player in the high-technology movement.