Commercial properties for lease in the Edge provide you with unmatched opportunities for branding and connecting with K-State’s expertise and student talent.
Reasons to Partner with the Edge
The Edge District advances Kansas State University by providing partners with state-of-the-art co-location opportunities adjacent to K-State’s Manhattan campus and prominent research facilities such as the National Bio and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF).
Partner tenants strengthen K-State through hands-on education opportunities, industry innovation, or as technical suppliers for the university.
Why are so many companies choosing to co-locate in the Edge?
- Proximity to K-State and access to top-tier student talent
- New and modern infrastructure with premium dedicated office spaces
- Prominent location for high brand visibility
- Exclusive access to meeting and conference spaces
- Dedicated on-site team that manages the building
- 1,600 jobs created with 5,000 jobs projected by 2035
Office space
Co-working space
Looking for a co-working office in Manhattan? You can experience the collaborative community atmosphere of the Edge District when you claim one of the available office or open desk co-working spaces.
The LaunchPad - startup office space
Startup office space coming soon!
The Edge will soon offer dedicated office space at 1800 Kimball for K-State faculty and student entrepreneurs. K-State's LaunchPad at the Edge will provide the ideal environment to foster innovation and propel your startup business forward.
Laboratory and research space
Explore a potential K-State partnership for dedicated or shared laboratory space in the Edge District. You’ll be in good company with healthcare and research giants such as the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Stormont Vail Health, the Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF).
Available properties
Discover premium commercial and residential properties near K-State, ready for development and perfectly suited for multistory buildings. Explore what's available and start planning your next big project!
Strengthening K-State
Groundbreaking innovation happens when industry and academia join forces in this mutually beneficial partnership. Together, there’s no telling how far you’ll go, regardless of your company’s motivation to locate in the Edge District.
Research
State-of-the-art lab facilities advance innovation and elevate K-State’s impact as a next-generation land-grant institution.
Corporate experience
Becoming a partner tenant in the Edge District creates unique opportunities to collaborate with K-State faculty and tailor the academic experience to the demands of your industry.
Student talent
Smart companies — from local startups to international corporations — get first dibs on top talent through internship and recruitment programs made possible by an Edge District location.
Next-level neighbors
Partner tenants such as the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Kansas Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Research Institute offer ever-growing possibilities for business collaboration.