AcceleratorAccelerating resilient entrepreneurs tackling complex software challenges.
The startup scene in United States
Where startups get built in Lawrence, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Lawrence ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #761 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
3 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Lawrence
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorIncubators 1
IncubatorFostering innovation and entrepreneurship in bioscience and technology.
Investors 1
InvestorInvesting in founder-led and family-owned businesses.
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Raising in Lawrence
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Lawrence
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Lawrence
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about Lawrence
How does Lawrence rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #761 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Lawrence?
1 investor based in Lawrence has a profile here: GNV Capital. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence has 1 accelerator and 1 incubator on record, including Free State Forge and KU Innovation Park.
Geographic proximity
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