Wichita State University

Wichita State University is a comprehensive public research university with a strong applied-learning mission. The university’s Innovation Campus co-locates industry R&D teams, startups, and shared labs with faculty and students, enabling collaboration and access to specialized prototyping and test assets. A robust cooperative education model and proximity to the Wichita aerospace cluster connect talent and research to real production environments and supply chains. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NSF, DoD, DOE, and NASA, alongside industry sponsorship. A dedicated technology transfer office streamlines IP strategy, sponsored research, and startup formation.