AdAstra Bio
BioKansas is a nonprofit membership organization that convenes and supports the Kansas bioscience ecosystem through conferences, workshops, student competitions, workforce programs, sponsorship and membership services, and public communications. The organization produces recurring events (including the Innovation Festival), runs training and outreach programs, and administers awards, sponsorships, and member services to connect industry, academia, students, and investors.
Industries
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Services
Conference and event management
Organization and production of the Innovation Festival and recurring events (BioBreak, Expert Insights, Golf Scramble), including program design, registration, exhibitor services, and onsite logistics.
Workshops and professional training
Virtual and in-person short courses on topics such as data visualization and Lean Six Sigma targeted to early-career professionals and industry staff.
Student competition and youth outreach
Management of the Heartland Bio-Innovation Challenge (expo and pitch competition) including rules, rubrics, participant support, and prize administration.
Startup pitch competition and exhibitor services
Running a startup pitch competition with application management, judging, complimentary exhibitor tables, and post-event recognition and membership benefits.
Sponsorship and partnership programs
Design and management of tiered sponsorship packages and custom sponsorship opportunities for events and programs to support fundraising and partner engagement.
Membership services and communications
Managing member enrollment, directory services, member communications (weekly eNews), and member-focused discounts and networking.
Conference and event management
Organization and production of the Innovation Festival and recurring events (BioBreak, Expert Insights, Golf Scramble), including program design, registration, exhibitor services, and onsite logistics.
Workshops and professional training
Virtual and in-person short courses on topics such as data visualization and Lean Six Sigma targeted to early-career professionals and industry staff.
Student competition and youth outreach
Management of the Heartland Bio-Innovation Challenge (expo and pitch competition) including rules, rubrics, participant support, and prize administration.
Startup pitch competition and exhibitor services
Running a startup pitch competition with application management, judging, complimentary exhibitor tables, and post-event recognition and membership benefits.
Sponsorship and partnership programs
Design and management of tiered sponsorship packages and custom sponsorship opportunities for events and programs to support fundraising and partner engagement.
Membership services and communications
Managing member enrollment, directory services, member communications (weekly eNews), and member-focused discounts and networking.
Expertise Areas
- Event management for scientific conferences
- Workforce development and professional training
- Student STEM education and competition management
- Startup commercialization support and pitch programs
Key Technologies
- Biomanufacturing
- Fermentation science
- Process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma)
- Data visualization and presentation tools