2026-2027 ACCEL-KS Kickoff and Orientation
Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, as we introduce the 2026-2027 ACCEL-KS founders. You’ll hear from Romaine Redman, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at the Kansas Department of Commerce, Groover Labs co-founder Tracy Hoover, and Year 1 founders Andrea Amaro and Logan Schraeder.
Then the seven founders selected by our independent review committee will take the stage for the first time to introduce their projects. After the public program, the new founders will begin their orientation.
We hope to see you there!
Date
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Who should attend
Funded Founders
Attendance is expected. You will have a few minutes to introduce your project.
Time
9:00 a.m. to noon
Finalists
Optional - but a great way to schedule appointments with Ecosystem Support Partners
Guests
Community partners, Ecosystem Support partners, anyone interested in innovation
Agenda
9:00 Coffee and check-in
9:30 Welcome - Tracy Hoover and Romaine Redman
9:45 Year 1 founders - Andrea Amaro and Logan Schraeder
10:00 Founder introductions - seven founders
10:30 Program orientation for founders
11:30 Maker Lab tour
Location
Groover Labs
334 N. St. Francis Ave.
Wichita, KS 67202
For parking and directions, click here.
Questions: innovationkansas@grooverlabs.org
Location
Groover Labs Event Venue