Applications are now open for the LaunchKC Grants Competition for companies with an innovative and scalable business model.
Donor Name: LaunchKC
State: Missouri
City: Kansas City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Powered by a purpose to ignite Kansas City’s entrepreneurial spirit, LaunchKC searches nationwide for innovative, diverse early-stage startups looking to take their business to the next level. Each year, they invest $500,000 into startups, offering founders a chance to secure $50,000 in funding, and gain access to a host of support services – in exchange for headquartering their business in Kansas City, Missouri for at least one year.
Mission
To attract and retain high-growth tech startups to Downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Vision
To make Kansas City, and more specifically, Downtown Kansas City, a place the world’s most innovative startups want to call home by providing best-in-class resources to founders, a talented workforce, and a passionate community that supports entrepreneurs.
Benefits
Each year, the grant recipients receive a share of a $500,000 investment and also receive:
- One-on-one mentorship with industry experts
- Curated programming, fundraising support, and access to the LaunchKC network
- Free office space in Downtown Kansas City
Eligibility Criteria
At LaunchKC, they look for companies that are:
- For-profit entities with technology-based products, services, or solutions.
- All industries
- Scalable business models
- Early-Stage companies (includes Bootstrapped, Pre-Seed, and Seed Stage)
For more information, visit LaunchKC.