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In this 3-part series, you’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.
Kansas City’s tech and innovation scene is growing fast—and if you’re developing a science- or technology-based business, this program helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
As a startup grows, strong guidance becomes increasingly important. If your early-stage company has formed a board—or is thinking about it—Startup Boards 101 is designed to help you navigate that next step with confidence.
In this 3-part series, you’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.
Kansas City’s tech and innovation scene is growing fast—and if you’re developing a science- or technology-based business, this program helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
As a startup grows, strong guidance becomes increasingly important. If your early-stage company has formed a board—or is thinking about it—Startup Boards 101 is designed to help you navigate that next step with confidence.
In this 3-part series, you’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.
Kansas City’s tech and innovation scene is growing fast—and if you’re developing a science- or technology-based business, this program helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Looking for funding but unsure how to present your business to investors? Pitching to Investors helps entrepreneurs understand what investors are really looking for—and how to avoid the mistakes that often derail a pitch.
As a startup grows, strong guidance becomes increasingly important. If your early-stage company has formed a board—or is thinking about it—Startup Boards 101 is designed to help you navigate that next step with confidence.
Kansas City’s tech and innovation scene is growing fast—and if you’re developing a science- or technology-based business, this program helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
If you have a technology-based business and are looking for funding, this introductory workshop can help you understand whether SBIR or STTR grants may be a good fit.
Kansas City’s tech and innovation scene is growing fast—and if you’re developing a science- or technology-based business, this program helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
If you’re developing an innovative technology with commercial potential and considering federal research funding, This two-day intensive workshop is for innovators ready to apply for SBIR or STTR grants offered by the federal government.
If you’re developing an innovative technology with commercial potential and considering federal research funding, This two-day intensive workshop is for innovators ready to apply for SBIR or STTR grants offered by the federal government.
Kansas City’s tech and innovation scene is growing fast—and if you’re developing a science- or technology-based business, this program helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Learn how to read and interpret financial documents, calculate ratios that give you insights into productivity and success, and how to use that information to drive business decisions.
Every business needs fuel to grow—and funding is often the key. Show Me the Money! helps entrepreneurs understand their funding options and choose the right path for their business.
Marketing your small business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This course helps you slow down, get clear, and build a strong foundation so your marketing actually works for you.
Winning on social media isn’t about posting everywhere or chasing trends—it’s about having a clear strategy that fits your brand and your audience.
AI is transforming how we brainstorm, write, and design—but using it well takes strategy. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Descript to streamline your creative process without losing your authentic voice.
Your tech start-up breakthrough could be closer than you think. Contact us to discover how SBDC can help you find your focus and make your business a reality.