America’s Seed Fund Road Tour – Midwest 2023 | Kansas City, MO

America’s Seed Fund Road Tour 2023 - Midwest is a national outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country's largest source of early-stage funding - the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Also known as America's Seed Fund, these programs provide...

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Millions of Dollars of Early-Stage Startup Funding Left on Table, Report Finds

Early-stage startups create nearly 80% of net new jobs in Missouri, according to a new report. So why are they facing gaps in the debt and equity finance system?

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Jill Meyer Tapped for New Position to Lead UMKC Innovation Center Tech as KC Tech Sector Grows

Jill Meyer will lead the UMKC Innovation Center's current early-venture initiatives, including Digital Sandbox KC, Whiteboard2Boardroom, KCInvestED and SBIR/STTR programs.

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This Week: Classes and Events to Grow your Kansas City Business

Grab your business calendar—recommended events and classes for growing your Kansas City-based business or startup from network navigator, Leslie Walton.

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