The KU Entrepreneurship Works for KS Initiative is a joint project by the KU Center for Entrepreneurship in the School of Business and the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas. It is funded by a University Center Program grant from the Economic Development Administration with the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Mission Statement

The mission of the KU Entrepreneurship Works for KS Initiative is to utilize university assets to strengthen economic innovation and competitiveness in underserved areas of Kansas. Specifically, the KU university center project will work with both the public and private sector to 1) identify new industries and businesses that can leverage the strengths of economically distressed areas; 2) identify expansion opportunities for existing businesses; 3) provide technical assistance to help existing businesses accelerate growth; and 4) support local economic development organization through sophisticated research, analytical business development tools, and strategic planning.

Contact Information

Wallace W. Meyer, Jr. Director of Entrepreneurship Programs School of Business 312 Summerfield Hall Lawrence, Kansas 66044 (785) 864-7583 wmeyerjr@ku.edu

Genna Hurd Research Associate Institute for Policy & Social Research 1541 Lilac Lane, 607 Blake Hall Lawrence, Kansas 66044-3177 (785) 864-4618 ghurd@ku.edu