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December

CMMC Compliance Webinar

Thursday, December 18th

Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kansas is working together with Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio and Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kentucky, to host the third webinar in our CMMC Compliance Webinar Series at 11am on Thursday, December 18th.

After strong turnout and cross-state engagement in our first two sessions, this next webinar digs deeper into what it really takes to build long-term, resilient cybersecurity practices that strengthen mission assurance across the defense industrial base.

What to expect:

  • Practical guidance to help your organization go beyond minimum compliance
  • Actionable insights for maintaining and maturing CMMC readiness
  • How to build a cybersecurity program that scales with your growth
  • How strong cyber practices drive mission assurance for the Department of War

Register now to secure your spot and continue your path toward sustainable, high-impact cybersecurity!

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January

Spring 2026 Great Plains Hub I-Corps Cohort Begins

Tuesday, January 20th

Did you know over 60 percent of all start-ups fail, primarily due to lack of customers? I-Corps will help you evaluate the product-market fit. By helping teams connect with potential customers, strategic partners, and key experts, the program will de-risk the pathway from innovative ideas to impactful products. Through I-Corps, a select group of innovators will talk to customers, and identify the best product market fit.

Participants will go through workshops over a six-week period; each week, learning more about the customer discovery process, and integrating the findings to bring your innovation closer to market. Participants who complete the program are awarded up to $2,000 in funding to conduct customer interviews.

The Spring 2026 I-Corps begins Jan. 20 and will run through the week of Mar. 9.

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