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Topeka Startup Community

The Topeka Startup Community is an ecosystem for connectivity, resources, training, and real business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small businesses. We're building a culture of openness and information exchange across industries. A creative community of entrepreneurs, freelancers, professors, investors, officials, and mentors.

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Networking

Plug into Omni Circle's networking programs - Access Lounge, CEO Circle, and Startup Showcase - to meet peers, share your story, and build relationships that support your next move.

Entrepreneurs networking at Access Lounge

Access Lounge

Open networking for founders, freelancers, and community members to connect, share ideas, and build relationships.

Business owners meeting in CEO Circle

CEO Circle

Peer-led conversations for business owners navigating growth, leadership, and the day-to-day challenges of running a company.

Founder presenting at Startup Showcase

Startup Showcase

A stage for early-stage founders to pitch, get feedback, and connect with mentors and supporters. Future home of 1 Million Cups.

Development Pathways

A progressive accelerator pathway - Ignite, Emerge, and Ascend - for entrepreneurs at every stage, from validating an idea to scaling an established business.

Ignite

Pre Accelerator

New Venture Discovery through the Kauffman FastTrac network — foundational training in business planning, financials, and management for early-stage entrepreneurs turning ideas into actionable concepts.

8 weeksYou Pay $100Value $1,500
Explore Ignite

Emerge

Venture Accelerator

A 12-week business incubator for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Hands-on learning, mentorship, and practical planning to move from concept to a launch-ready business.

12 weeksYou Pay $400Value $3,500
Explore Emerge

Ascend

Growth Accelerator

An advanced growth accelerator for established entrepreneurs ready to scale. Strategic coaching, peer learning, and accountability to strengthen operations and revenue.

12 monthsYou Pay $1000Value $5,500
Explore Ascend

E-Community Partnership

Omni Circle is the E-Community coaching organization for Shawnee County through Network Kansas - connecting entrepreneurs to capital, coaching, and the programs needed to grow.

Match bank loans

Up to $100,000

Capital match funding to help qualified businesses secure traditional bank financing.

Early seed funding

Up to $15,000

Early-stage loan support for entrepreneurs validating ideas and launching operations.

Grow Kansas

Up to $1M

Growth capital through Grow Kansas when your business meets program conditions.

Explore Network Kansas

From idea to business launch & growth in a five step process

NetworkingBusiness Accelerator PathwayResources & Capital AccessBusiness Incubation Program
  1. 1

    Networking

    • Access Lounge
    • Startup Showcase
    • CEO Circle
  2. 2

    IGNITE - Pre Accelerator

    • 8 weeks
    • You Pay $100
    • Value $1,500
  3. 3

    EMERGE - Venture Accelerator

    • 12 weeks
    • You Pay $400
    • Value $3,500
  4. 4

    ASCEND - Growth Accelerator

    • 12 months
    • You Pay $1000
    • Value $5,500
  5. 5

    Capital Access Program

    • TA Assistance
    • Empower Loan
    • eCommunity Loan
    • Grow Kansas Loan

Choose your level of involvement

From volunteering one Saturday to building your business at our coworking desk, every tier is a real way to plug into the Topeka Startup Community.

Volunteer
CONNECT

Volunteer

$25 one-time

A starting point for individuals who want to give back, get involved, and connect with the community. Volunteer members engage in service opportunities, events, and support initiatives that strengthen the Omni Circle ecosystem while building relationships and discovering pathways for their own leadership and growth.

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Community
COLLABORATE

Community

$25/mo

Designed for individuals seeking connection, belonging, personal growth, and leadership development. Community members gain access to events, workshops, and gatherings that foster learning, collaboration, and exposure to new ideas, people, and career opportunities.

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Startup
CREATE

Startup

$50/mo

For aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs ready to turn ideas into action. Startup members receive support through networking, business education, mentorship, resources, capital access, and programming focused on building, launching, and growing sustainable businesses.

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Coworking
CREATE

Coworking

$100+

Created for established entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business owners who need a professional environment to scale. Coworking members gain access to workspace, collaboration opportunities, advanced programming, and a network of like-minded professionals focused on growth, innovation, and expansion.

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Ready to build something in Topeka?

Reserve your seat in the Coworking Academy and join the Topeka Startup Community today.

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