We’re thrilled to be the host location again this year for Wichita Startup Week. Read the press release below to gather an idea about last year’s successful event, and, if you’re already eager for this year’s event, register for Wichita Startup Week’s preview party on 5/18. Click here to register.
Wichita Startup Week Returns in 2022
The five-day event to announce key details on May 18
WICHITA — April 24, 2022 — Wichita Startup Week is returning in 2022 and will again be powered by Koch Industries. Taking place from October 10 to October 14 at Groover Labs located at 334 St. Francis, participants will join a network of more than 131,000 attendees through the Techstars-backed program.
“Last year, Wichita Startup Week was supported by the biggest entrepreneurial players in the community,” said James Williams, event co-founder and senior community affairs manager for Black Hills Energy. “We can’t wait to unveil what’s in store for this year to capitalize on last year’s momentum.”
In 2021, the event hosted more than 40 events, registered more than 300 people, and distributed more than 2,300 tickets at the first-year event. For 2022, Wichita Startup Week will be hosting a preview party at 4:30 on May 18 at Jenny Dawn Cellars to release its schedule of events and key focus areas to continue its mission to celebrate and elevate Wichita’s entrepreneurial community.
“Wichita Startup Week will connect first-time entrepreneurs to the resources needed to accelerate, help founders and independent businesses leap to their next milestone, and connect community leaders with Wichita’s brightest talent,” Williams added. “Our 100-percent volunteer-led team believes the next great Wichita company will walk through our doors, and we think the time is now to realize that opportunity.”
About Wichita Startup Week
Wichita Startup Week is a grassroots effort by local volunteers who believe the time is now to help Wichita realize its entrepreneurial potential. The event was founded in 2021 and included speakers from across the country, pitch competitions, trade shows and more. Learn more at www.WichitaStartupWeek.com.
About Techstars
The Techstars worldwide network helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas — entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to enable every person on the planet to contribute to, and benefit from, the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, we do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Techstars has invested in more than 2,500 companies with a combined market cap of more than $200B. www.techstars.com
About Koch Industries, Inc.
Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch Industries, Inc. is one of the largest private companies in America, with estimated annual revenues that have exceeded $125 billion. It owns a diverse group of companies involved in industrial manufacturing, agriculture, building materials, glass, automotive components, refining, renewable energy, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, packaging, consumer products, electronics, enterprise software, data analytics, medical products, engineered technology, project services, recycling, supply chain and logistics, global commodities trading, and investments. Since 2003, Koch companies have invested nearly $150 billion in growth and improvements. With a presence in more than 70 countries, Koch companies employ more than 120,000 people worldwide, with about half of those in the United States. For more news and information, visit www.KOCHind.com.
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