Tag - Digital Sandbox KC

Bruce Ianni of Chemniscient, Megan Dalton of Matresence and Jared Welch of AskAvery

3 Startups Join Digital Sandbox KC for Mentoring, Project Funding

Digital Sandbox KC announced three new startups joining its program that will receive crucial support, mentorship and up to $20,000 in project funding to accelerate their innovative projects.    “We are proud to welcome these cutting-edge startups into the Sandbox, connecting them to the help and resources needed to accelerate their groundbreaking...

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Wes Smith (left) and Roy Scott (right), cofounders of Healthy Hip Hop

Empowering Kids through Healthy Hip Hop: A Journey from Music to Tech Entrepreneurship

The journey of Kansas City startup Healthy Hip Hop began with a personal revelation for its founder, Roy Scott, who, after reflecting on the impact of mainstream hip-hop, envisioned a platform that could offer a healthier alternative for young listeners. Roy grew up in Kansas City immersed in hip-hop culture. Initially...

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KC Area Startup Ronawk Has an Innovation That Could Change Biotech

The story of Overland Park, Kansas-based biotechnology startup Ronawk began almost a decade ago when A.J. Mellott and Heather Decker found themselves held back by the tedious process of culturing cells manually.    “I got really frustrated with the process, and in that frustration, I had this sort of eureka moment of, ‘If I’m...

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Routine Success co-founders Conor Kelly (left) and Matt Gunter (right).

This KC Startup is on a Journey to Support People on the Autism Spectrum

Kansas City, Missouri-based startup Routine Success was conceived in 2016, with a focus on helping neurodiverse children thrive in both home and school environments. The idea was simple but powerful: establish routines that provide structure and guidance, making it easier for individuals on the autism spectrum to navigate their daily...

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Digital Sandbox KC Q3 2023 awardees

Digital Sandbox KC Welcomes 5 Innovative Startups into Its Ecosystem for Q3 2023

Digital Sandbox KC has announced it has accepted five new startups joining its program that will each receive up to $20,000 in project funding. These companies have demonstrated exceptional potential for growth and innovation, and their inclusion in Digital Sandbox KC reflects the organization’s commitment to fostering technological advancement and...

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Kansas City Startup Drops of Wisdom Guides Personal Growth with AI

In today’s fast-paced world, where time is of the essence and information overload is a constant struggle, finding a way to distill valuable insights and growth strategies from lengthy content can be a challenge.  This is the exact challenge that Drop Of Wisdom, a groundbreaking startup based in Kansas City, Missouri is...

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Digital Sandbox KC Q2 2023 awardees

4 Fresh Kansas City Startups Receive $20K in Digital Sandbox KC Project Funding for Q2 2023

In line with Digital Sandbox KC’s broader commitment to help accelerate innovations, we are proud to announce the four new companies joining our program that will receive up to $20,000 in project funding and additional support.   From making the college admissions process easier for students to summarizing books and podcasts using...

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Digital Sandbox KC 2023 Q1 awardees

Meet the Latest 4 Early-Stage Kansas City Startups to Land $20K in Sandbox Project Funding

Digital Sandbox KC completed its first-quarter 2023 application cycle, adding four new companies to its early-stage project funding roster. Digital Sandbox KC connects early-stage founders to investors, resources and other founders in Kansas City’s startup network to help them scale their innovations to market. Since Digital Sandbox KC’s inception in 2013, the...

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5 KC-Area Startups Receive Digital Sandbox KC Early-Stage Project Funding for Q4 2022

Meet the five latest KC innovations to receive early-stage project support from Digital Sandbox KC.

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Digital Sandbox KC Fuels 6 More KC-Area Startups with Support and Early-Stage Funding

Meet the six latest founders to receive Digital Sandbox KC early-project funding for third-quarter 2022.

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