Innovation Partners

Ad Astra Medical Devices, LLC was founded to commercialize the proprietary technology that the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) and Wichita State University (WSU) developed in response to requests from the Medical community when supply chains became short of critical equipment.

ANSYS, Inc. engages in the development and marketing of engineering simulation software and services. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States; Japan; Germany; South Korea; France; China; Other EMEA; and Other International. The firm's solutions include automotive; aerospace and defense; construction; energy; materials and chemical processing; autonomous engineering; and electrification.

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. ^{PRESS RELEASE}

Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel antiviral therapeutics as treatments for serious and/or chronic viral diseases. We employ unique structure-based technologies and Nobel Prize winning expertise to create first- and best-in-class antiviral drugs. These technologies are designed to efficiently deliver small molecule therapeutics that are safe, effective, and convenient to administer.

David Hunsicker, inventor of the Gapper®, is currently the trumpet professor at Wichita State University and Principal Trumpet of the Wichita Symphony. A couple of decades ago he discovered the necessity of filling the gap to give him better control over the third valve slide. He is thrilled to have an elegant, easy, inexpensive solution to share with trumpet players and teachers.

Innosphere Ventures is a Colorado-based incubator and commercialization program that accelerates business success of science and technology-based start-up companies, to commercialize faculty inventions.  Innosphere’s University Partner Program works directly with technology transfer offices at leading research universities across a multi-state region. ^{PRESS RELEASE}

Established in 1982, Lightning Diversion Systems has developed and patented a number of novel Lightning Protection applications that have been adopted globally for Military and Commercial Aerospace applications, and Wind Turbine protection. ^{PRESS RELEASE}

MSC Software develops simulation software technology that enables engineers to validate and optimize their designs using virtual prototypes. Customers in almost every part of manufacturing use our software to complement, and in some cases even replace the physical prototype “build and test” process that has traditionally been used in product design.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is an academic community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth within the context of a liberal arts education and in an environment of Christian concern.

Over the past three decades, Neotech has emerged as an essential brand in NICUs around the world. We’ve also widened our footprint to include medical devices for the PICU, children’s oncology, and home health markets. Our groundbreaking products benefit both patients and clinicians as we focus on Making a Difference… In the NICU, PICU and Beyond. ^{PRESS RELEASE}

SAM Medical develops world-class emergency medical solutions used by the guardians, comforters and miracle workers across the globe. Based just outside of Portland, OR, a bioscience and technology hub, the Tualatin facilities provide access to best-in-class talent and resources to rapidly put solutions in the hands of our customers. ^{PRESS RELEASE}

Shocker Composites offers a smart, sustainable solution to the unfortunate reality of carbon fiber pollution, landfilling, and the ever-changing climate.  Help companies in any industry to gain economic value through the reuse of low cost, high strength, recycled carbon fiber.

Local company started In order to commercialize specific technology and intellectual property that has been developed by Dr. Olivares through his research at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) in Wichita State University. ^{PRESS RELEASE}

We are 5,000+ people, running 100+ restaurants, in 12 states, who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live.