Go Topeka, Plug And Play Topeka Hosting Two-Day Plug And Play Expo To Showcase Ag-Tech, Animal Health Innovations

This week, GO Topeka and Plug and Play Topeka are excited to host the second annual Plug and Play Expo in downtown Topeka focusing on Agricultural Technology and Animal Health. Set to take place June 5-6, with the bulk of programming Thursday at Townsite Tower, the expo will bring attendees to Kansas’ capital city from around the world, demonstrating Topeka’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the heartland, within the Ag-Tech and Animal Health sectors.  

The Plug and Play Expo will feature one-of-a-kind sessions designed to highlight accomplishments of the latest startup cohorts graduating from Plug and Play’s Ag-Tech and Animal Health programs. Expo attendees—coming from places as far away as Brazil, Canada, Germany, Sweden and the U.K.—can look forward to an engaging lineup, including keynote addresses from industry leaders, dynamic pitch presentations, insightful panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.

“The Plug and Play Expo is a cornerstone of our innovation strategy at GO Topeka,” said Stephanie Moran, GO Topeka’s Senior Vice President of Innovation. “Building on our strategic location within the Midwest’s Animal Health Corridor, this expo serves as a platform for groundbreaking startups to showcase their technologies and connect with key industry stakeholders. We are proud to support entrepreneurs who are driving the future of Animal Health and Ag-Tech in our region and beyond.”

“This expo is the culmination of months of hard work and dedication from cohort members, who are developing exciting technologies meant to improve our lives,” said Lindsay Lebahn, Plug and Play’s Director of Animal Health and Ag-Tech. “It’s a celebration of innovation and collaboration that not only highlights the potential of these startups but also underscores Topeka’s role as a hub for technological advancement in these critical industries.”

Below are Plug and Play startups that participated in the most recent cohorts. Many will be recognized at the expo, which brings together innovators, industry experts, and community leaders to collaborate and drive economic growth.

Ag-Tech Startups:

• Agrigator

• Athian

• DigiFarm

• Gardskapital

• LandPrint

• Mapana

• Oaken

• RawData

• RealmFive

• Terra

• TRIC Robotics

Animal Health Startups:

• Arch Pet Food

• CAMSENS

• CheckForPet

• Dog Child

• EpiPaws

• Friends & Family Pet Food Company

• GenoTwin

• Isomark

• Lampovet

• Livestock Labs

• Organicin Scientific

• Planet Sustainable Techonologies

• Poultry Patrol

• PRONOVA

• Seismi