Innovating How We Take Care of Business
Lawrence supports the success of the next generation of up-and-coming entrepreneurs and companies. With the support of a highly educated and skilled labor force, we assist our growing businesses with a variety of services, support and spaces to accommodate everything from technology to manufacturing needs.
Space for You!
We have the space you’ve been looking for to launch your business. Check out our available properties.
Let’s Hit The Road
Just 30 minutes from Kansas City metro, Lawrence business parks and locations provide easy access to multimodal transportation options with major road systems, KC International Airport and major rail freight providers. We’re also in the center of the US with one-day drive access to much of the US market, including: Chicago, Dallas, Denver Minneapolis and St. Louis. Learn more about our easy access transportation connections.
Worth Your While
Our competitive incentive packages are designed to fuel growth with financial benefits and resources designed to meet the needs of your business.
KU Innovation Park
University of Kansas Innovation Park
Set on the University’s west campus, KU Innovation Park is a fast-growing community of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization. Developing a resilient and diverse regional economy in Lawrence and Northeast Kansas, we are determined to provide enterprise services for tech and bioscience businesses of all levels, from concept to industry.
Growth at KUIP
KUIP, which has ambitious plans for phased growth over the next ten years, currently features:
Approximately 125,000 square feet
Customizable wet and dry labs
Professional office space
Connected to 70 companies
Employing 680 skilled talent
Total annual payroll of $45 million
As the largest business incubator in Kansas, KU Innovation Park is the result of a highly successful public-private coalition made up of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, the Chamber of Lawrence, and the University of Kansas. KU Innovation Park is also a partner facility with the KU Medical Center in Kansas City.
The Crossing at KU
The Crossing at KU, a new development adjacent to KUIP and currently in the early phases of development, is a large, mixed-use development of retail, residential, office and entertainment, bringing live, work, and play amenities to the west campus area.
East Hills Business Park
Lawrence VenturePark
Lawrence VenturePark, adjacent to East Hills Business Park, is a 200-acre industrial business park conveniently located adjacent to a 4-lane divided state highway providing quick access to the Kansas City metropolitan area. The City of Lawrence acquired this property in 2010 and continues to develop LVP as a site for industrial investment and employment.