The KC region is a global leader at the nexus of human and animal health benefiting all our citizens and the economy.

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BioNexus KC believes that together, we can do more to care for people and animals. We inspire thinkers from different disciplines to combine their efforts and bring emerging technologies from conception to reality.

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44%

Long term, the region has seen a net increase of eighty-seven companies since 2006, a 44% increase. This significant growth is driven by the number of new companies formed in, or relocated to the region.

For every $1 invested through our research grants, $13.10 is generated in follow-on federal and private funding and returned to the region.

$13.10

26%

STEM students graduating high school entering life science careers earn 26% more than other industry sectors.

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Grant Information

Research grants are awarded to encourage regional collaboration and to stimulate the development and submission of major multidisciplinary proposals from life sciences researchers to government or private funding agencies.

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A Look Ahead

Kansas City has powerful organizations embedded within an engaged life sciences and healthcare community. With an effective and responsive ecosystem, the KC region will leverage its expertise, assets and determination in fields such as rare disease, informatics and health equity.

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A Look Back

We are kicking off our 20th year celebration by highlighting several key life sciences accomplishments in the region. We are proud to bring life sciences organizations together through collaboration and innovation and we look forward to the next 20 years and beyond.

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Featured Events

Thursday Oct 20 / 5:30 PM (CDT) - Thursday Oct 20 / 9:30 PM (CDT)

The Midland Theatre

BioNexus KC Annual Event

Tuesday Nov 1 / 3:00 PM (CDT) - Tuesday Nov 1 / 6:00 PM (CDT)

BEST Conference Center: University of Kansas Edwards Campus

KC One Health Day: Microplastics: Small Particles. Big Impact.

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Sep 26

#DidYouKnow: This the last week that our #Science2Art exhibit at @LindaHall_org is open!

Be sure to swing by to check out these incredible pieces and place an early bid before the auction is live in-person at our annual event on 10.20.22. https://bionexuskc.org/events-calendar/s2a/

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Sep 25

Really excited for this event focused on collaboration and the future of medicine in KC! https://twitter.com/BioNexusKC/status/1572244605047046146

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Harpreet Gill @HarpreetGill03·

Sep 23

Existing to see such investments in our community. Even more excited to work on these initiatives! https://twitter.com/BioNexusKC/status/1573400214987472896

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