LaunchKC, the global grants competition for tech entrepreneurs, completed a successful application period on July 8th, topping its goal for the number of applications received for the 2017 competition. Approximately … Read More
A New Tablet in Town: BLITAB Moves Operations from Austria to KC
Tablets and smartphones are a game-changer for millions, but people with visual-impairments have been mostly left out of the game. Some companies have tried to develop a solution but have … Read More
#KCCornerstone Finalist: Pinsight Media
Pinsight Media+ is a mobile data company powered by Sprint. Founded in 2012, Pinsight employs around 120 people and shows no signs of slowing down. In early 2016, Pinsight was … Read More
Techweek Brings Global Exposure To Kansas City, Missouri
Techweek, the nation’s largest technology conference + festival, returned to Kansas City, Missouri in September for the second year in a row, this time with over 5,000 registered attendees from … Read More
Judging Begins on LaunchKC Grant Applications
The 2016 LaunchKC grant competition application window officially closed on July 6th and the applicants’ fate now rests in the hands of a panel of judges. An outstanding selection of … Read More
LaunchKC applications now open to innovators around the globe
After roughly 500 applicants swarmed to the opportunity in its inaugural year, Kansas City’s popular grant competition, LaunchKC is back for more in 2016. Applications are now open to the … Read More
Will LaunchKC Be Back In 2016?
LaunchKC‘s first 10 grant recipients were introduced before a full house at Techweek Kansas City this past September, which has many entrepreneurs asking, is there going to be another opportunity … Read More
LaunchKC Grant Competition Winners Announced During TechweekKC
On Friday, September 18th, 20 startup companies came together at Union Station to compete in the first annual LaunchKC grant competition. LaunchKC is a grants competition for tech entrepreneurs to compete for … Read More
LaunchKC Prepares For Final Judging On Friday
LaunchKC is ready for liftoff! $500K in grants to be awarded to 10 startups on Friday! LaunchKC will take center stage at Techweek Kansas City on Friday. Judges will spend … Read More
LaunchKC advances 20 tech startups to grants competition finals at Techweek!
LaunchKC announced today its selection of 20 tech entrepreneurs who will be in Kansas City in two weeks to compete for $500,000 in grants, and a leg up in building their … Read More