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

• Open to startups from Topeka, Kansas, and surrounding areas
• Must be a legally registered startup or small business
• Open to early-stage and growth-stage companies
• Particularly welcomes startups in life sciences, agri-tech, fintech, manufacturing, and AI

Participation Commitments

• Must attend the opening ceremony and initial events on February 9, 2026
• Commit to renting office or lab space as per the program requirements
• Engagement in community activities and events throughout the year

Target Sector

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

Target Location

Focused on startups in Topeka, Kansas, and nearby areas