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Find Your Focus for Building Your Tech Business
If you’ve developed a new technology or an innovative product, don’t let it get stuck in the idea phase. We offer founders:
Classes to get you equipped to take the next best steps to launch your business
Access to local, seasoned professionals who’ve been where you are and give honest advice that comes from experience
Connections to peers, vetted resources, and opportunities for partnerships and funding
Classes for Tech
StartUp Founders
Proof to Profit
Feb 3, 2026
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.
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Tech Startup Mastery
Feb 25, 2026
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 MoreReading & Understanding Financial Statements
Mar 10, 2026
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.
Learn MoreShow Me the Money! Navigating Funding Options for your Business
Mar 17, 2026
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.
Learn MoreBuild your Brand & Marketing Blueprint
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Learn MoreSocial Media Strategies
Mar 31, 2026
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.
Learn MorePitching to Investors
Apr 1, 2026
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.
Learn MoreContent Creation with AI
Apr 7, 2026
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.
Learn MoreWinning Federal Research Grants
May 12, 2026
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.
Learn MoreSBIR Bootcamp
May 19, 2026
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.
Learn MoreReading & Understanding Financial Statements
Jul 7, 2026
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.
Learn MoreShow Me the Money! Navigating Funding Options for your Business
Jul 14, 2026
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.
Learn MoreBuild your Brand & Marketing Blueprint
Jul 21, 2026
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.
Learn MoreSocial Media Strategies
Jul 28, 2026
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.
Learn MoreContent Creation with AI
Aug 4, 2026
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.
Learn MoreStartup Boards 101
Sep 10, 2026
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.
Learn MorePitching to Investors
Sep 23, 2026
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.
Learn MoreWinning Federal Research Grants
Oct 6, 2026
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.
Learn MoreReading & Understanding Financial Statements
Oct 20, 2026
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.
Learn MoreShow Me the Money! Navigating Funding Options for your Business
Oct 27, 2026
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.
Learn MoreBuild your Brand & Marketing Blueprint
Nov 3, 2026
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.
Learn MoreSocial Media Strategies
Nov 10, 2026
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.
Learn MoreContent Creation with AI
Nov 17, 2026
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.
Learn MoreInterested in Being an Angel Investor for Tech and Biomedical StartUps?
Are you looking to diversify your portfolio and support the next generation of innovators? Angel Investing 101 is an intensive three-day workshop designed for high-net-worth individuals interested in funding early-stage technology and biomedical startups.
How Can We Help You?
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.