Gather the latest news about Groover Labs, Wichita Coworking, Startups, and Founders on our blog.
Interview: Jocelyn Galicia Powell
Read our interview with Jocelyn Galicia Powell. She’s well known in the Wichita Startup Ecosystem and is working on several exciting projects.
ACCEL-KS Profile: Toadworx
ACCEL-KS grant recipient Toadworx is developing affordable night vision equipment for civilians and law enforcement with innovative design and ergonomics.
ACCEL-KS Profile: Brad Zwick innovation
Brad Zwick is developing collapsible bulk bags that hold 200X their folded volume to transform how farms move grain, fertilizer, and seed.
Members in the News: Mark Janzen
Groover Labs board member Mark Janzen and his sister, children’s author and illustrator Kelley Donner, were recently featured in the Wichita Eagle for their company, The Storybook Company, LLC.
ACCEL-KS Profile: Freeman Constructs, Inc.
We interviewed the ACCEL-KS grant recipients to learn more about their projects. We asked each founder the same series of questions.
ACCEL-KS Profile: The Handy Hook
We interviewed the ACCEL-KS grant recipients to learn more about their projects. We asked each founder the same series of questions.
Campfire Graduate Interview: Brian Howell
Thinking about joining Campfire? Hear from a founder who’s been through the program!
Recap: ACCEL-KS Open House
On November 20, we hosted an Open House for all ACCEL-KS grant recipients and applicants.
Fusion 360, Sketching, and Modeling Classes: November 2026
We're offering another round of Fusion 360 classes - and this time, we’re focusing on sketching and modeling.
Campfire Dates Announced
Campfire will begin Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Make sure to enroll before it fills up!
Groover Labs Visits Emporia Main Street
Last week, the Groover Labs team hit the road to meet with several rural partners interested in participating in the ACCEL-KS at Groover Labs grant program.
WBJ: Groover Labs will support early-stage founders in Kansas
Our ACCEL-KS at Groover Labs kickoff event was featured in the Wichita Business Journal. One of our longtime members, Matt Leming, founder of Winnow Bio, a biomedical device startup that designs and manufactures orthopedic implant devices, was also featured in the article.
Office hours Details
Questions about your ACCEL-KS Grant Application? Register for Office Hours! We will host weekly office hours sessions over Zoom starting on Monday, September 8, through September 29 to answer questions about the application process.
ACCEL-KS Program Launches at Groover Labs
We had a fantastic kickoff event for the ACCEL-KS grant program at Groover Labs in our event venue on Friday, September 5.
Real Estate Investor Francis Baalman Purchases College Hill Apartments
We were excited to read about one of our members, Francis Baalman, in the Wichita Business Journal. As both a property investor and entrepreneur, Francis brings a unique perspective and valuable expertise to our space.
Join Us for the ACCEL-KS Grant Application Webinar
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, the Groover Labs team will host a free Zoom webinar to walk through the Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) grant program.
Community and Collaborating: Time in the Hotseats
We believe that a community with a diverse skillset benefits everyone, and that’s why we offer the Hotseat Membership.
Staff Interview: Chris Tonn Jr.
Check out this interview with our staff member Chris Tonn Jr.!