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TechAccel: Investments and Science
Advancement to Address Global
Food Crisis
Wednesday, September 13th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
AT&T Auditorium
This session is sponsored by TechAccel.
The University Showcase returns for its second year at Ag Innovation Showcase. University Showcase
Learn what direction ag innovations are taking with this preview of very early-stage
innovations coming out of universities and private research institutions.
TechAccel is a technology and venture development firm focused in agriculture and
animal health.
Based in Kansas City, TechAccel identifies and invests in new technologies to
address the global food crisis. In a first-of-its-kind business model, TechAccel not
only makes equity investments, it also funds science advancement initiatives to
expand and develop new technologies, readying them for commercial markets.
TechAccel’s science advancement projects are performed with its network of 20-
plus affiliated universities, which provide subject matter expertise, access to lab/
research facilities, contract research and early-stage innovation.
Learn more about TechAccel at www.TechAccel.net. Follow us on Twitter
@Tech_Accel and on LinkedIn. Contact TechAccel at info@TechAccel.net or
913-549-4124.
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