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Innovation Stockyard

he Innovation Stockyard operates the Kit Bond Science and Technology Incubator on the campus of Missouri Western State University with a focus on economic and workforce development, and animal health and nutrition.

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Innovation Stockyard, a Missouri Innovation Center, is located in and operates the Kit Bond Science and Technology Incubator on the campus of Missouri Western State University and emphasizes its designation as an integral part of the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. The St. Joseph, Missouri, community has a strong animal health and nutrition history, and the Institute would like to continue to grow this market for the region. 

 

Typical characteristics seen in firms interested in a future at the Kit Bond Science and Technology Incubator are as follows: 

  • Animal health and nutrition products and services 
  • Basic or applied research, product enhancement, development and/or engineering 
  • Pre-pilot, pilot or proto-type development 
  • Proprietary processes in support of local industry 
  • Human health and nutrition products and services 
  • Nonprofit and university research and development 
  • Development and training of workforce enhancement programs 
  • Manufacturing development and research appropriate for facility 

 

Services at the Incubator provided by the Innovation Stockyard include a secure facility, wet lab and advanced equipment staffed with a manger, business services, consulting, shared administrative services, grant writing expertise, workforce training and development, access to the Small Business Development Center and community services, market rate lease for office and lab, and access to university resources. 

Services Provided

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Debt Funding
  • Obtaining Equity Funding
  • Obtaining Government Funding

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Incubator Space (Specialty)
  • Office Space
  • Wet Lab Incubator (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Technology Transfer

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Hazardous Waste Generation Avoidance Training

Product Development

  • Product Design and Development
  • Prototype Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Manufacturing Development
  • High Tech Development
  • Life Sciences Development (Specialty)
  • Wet Lab Incubator (Specialty)
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Contact Information
Sara Hagen
Address
4221 Mitchell Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Phone
(816) 749-4012
Fax
(816) 749-4011
Website
https://www.innovationstockyard.com
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