What is the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Initiative?
The Kansas City Area Life Sciences initiative holds the promise of a healthy future for our region through scientific research, economic development, improved quality of life, enhanced education and new job opportunities. Economic development associated with the life sciences follows a cycle from laboratory research to innovation (intellectual property – patents and licensing) to commercialization of a product or service. Innovation drives capital investment in existing and start-up companies resulting in new jobs, wealth creation and enhanced prosperity.