Groover Labs

05/28/2026

🌟You're Invited🌟

We're closing on the successful completion of the inaugural year of the Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) initiative with a Startup Showcase featuring the twenty-five founders who participated in the program through Groover Labs.

Join us on Thursday, June 11, starting at 2:30 p.m. in our Event Space with featured remarks from Romaine Redman, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer for the Kansas Department of Commerce, and Tracy Hoover, co-founder of Groover Labs.

Over the course of the first year, we engaged entrepreneurs from across the state, resulting in nearly 70 applications spanning multiple sectors and regions. Through a competitive review process, 25 founders ultimately received grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to advance prototype development, commercialization readiness, and market validation activities.

Meet the founders. Learn about their progress. Celebrate with us!

RSVP here: https://loom.ly/Fg95tIM

05/28/2026

Congratulations Ryan!

Longtime Groover Labs member Ryan Selenke, founder of Reliant Merchant Services, was recently recognized as one of the 2026 SBA Small Business of the Year nominees.

Reliant Merchant Services provides clients with payment solutions at the point of sale. They are relentlessly local, and relentlessly customer-focused.

Learn more about Ryan and Reliant Merchant Services here: https://loom.ly/MTkZ_ec

05/26/2026

Congratulations Toadworx!

ACCEL-KS Proof-of-Concept grant recipient and Maker Lab member, Toadworx, was awarded first place in Wichita State University’s Shocker New Venture Competition.

Organized by the Wichita State University's Barton School of Business, the competition gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch startup ideas, refine their strategies, and compete for funding.

Read more about Toadworx and the competition here: https://loom.ly/M7wxXns

05/22/2026

Want to learn about the state of tech and what's new in Kansas?

Put together by FlagshipKansas.Tech, the Ad Astra Technology Summit unites industry leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers for a day of innovative ideas, practical insights, and valuable connections.

Join them on June 4 for one of the state's signature technology events!

Buy your ticket here: https://loom.ly/FreFkQs

05/21/2026

Meet Chris Brill! He's a hotseat member.

Chris, a political data consultant with over 20 years of experience, works at the intersection of political organizing, data, and technology. An avid reader, he enjoys books about philosophy, theology, and political science. And watch your tells - Chris has played the World Series of Poker twice.

He's just one of the people you'll get the chance to meet if you get a hotseat!

Try them out for free on Open Coworking Wednesdays.

05/20/2026

The Defense Innovation OnRamp: Hub Kansas is hosting a Tech Trivia Night!

Join them at Groover Labs on Wednesday, March 27, from 4-6 p.m.

Get ready for a fun, fast-paced evening of trivia covering technology, entrepreneurship, defense, and pop culture.

Register to attend here: https://loom.ly/8MhVe9M

05/12/2026

Meet several of our new members, Chris Brill and Nick Pohlenz!

Chris is a political data consultant. Nick is the founder of Heartland Equity Group. We're excited to have them join the community!

They're only a few of the new founders, teams, and companies to have joined in the last month.

Want to learn more? Stop in and work from the hotseat area on Open Coworking Wednesdays!

05/05/2026

Last Wednesday, Hope Shimabuku, Director of the USPTO’s Southwest Region Office, spoke at 1 Million Cups.

She discussed many useful topics, including the function of the USPTO, the differences between design patents, copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, and the USPTO’s regional offices, which boost public engagement with IP stakeholders and increases outreach to underresourced groups.

Read more about her visit here: https://loom.ly/-DFPJCA

05/04/2026

🚨 It’s almost time for 1 Million Cups Wichita!
Join us for coffee, networking, and inspiration at this Wednesday’s event!
🕣 8:30 AM – Networking
🎤 9:00 AM – Presentations from two local startups
📍 Groover Labs, 334 N St Francis
💥 Bring a friend and apply to present—it’s free and a great chance to showcase your startup!

05/04/2026