By 2/10/2021 Universities have a long history of encouraging innovation in agriculture through research and launching generations of graduates. Moving those ideas from the campus into the world, however, can be a challenge. By creating a network of industry players, Midwestern universities are addressing this gap. The Edge Collaboration District The Edge Collaboration District is a partnership between Kansas State University and the KSU Foundation to inspire industry collaboration along the northern edge of the campus. “It’s where industry, research, and talent come together to produce meaningful innovations and real outcomes in Kansas and beyond,” says Kate Ryan, commercial leasing and engagement manager, KSU Foundation.