Digital Sandbox KC
Tech Venture Studio (UMKC Innovation Center)
Up to $20,000
Up to $20,000 milestone-based proof-of-concept funding for Kansas City-area tech startups. Rolling applications, selections four times a year.
Digital Sandbox KC gives early-stage founders developing scalable technology solutions up to $20,000 in milestone-based proof-of-concept funding. It is for pre-revenue or very early revenue startups located in the Kansas City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no application period, and selections are made four times a year. The written application should include an overview of the business concept, key features, market potential and unique value proposition, followed by an in-person pitch to an evaluation team.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Foundation
- Amount range
- $20,000
- Realistic amount
- Up to $20,000, paid against milestones.
- Deadline
- Rolling; selections are made four times a year
- Status
- active
- States
- MO, KS
Who qualifies
- Early-stage founders and startup teams developing scalable technology solutions
- Pre-revenue or very early revenue
- Located in the Kansas City Metropolitan Statistical Area
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Proof-of-concept development milestones
Ineligible expenses
- See official program guidance
How to apply
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1
Submit the written application
Overview of the business concept, key features, market potential and unique value proposition.
~4 hrs
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2
In-person pitch
Pitch to the evaluation team.
~6 hrs
Funding is milestone-based, so define the proof-of-concept milestones and what each unlocks before you pitch.
Deadline & timing
"Digital Sandbox KC accepts applications on a rolling basis... There is no application period." Selections are made four times per year. AI policy not stated.
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Required documents
- Written application with concept overview, features, market potential and value proposition
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