The Top 8 Accelerators in Kansas City

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

Kansas City
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Overview

Kansas City has a thriving startup ecosystem with a supportive community, access to capital, and a growing number of resources for entrepreneurs. The city is known for its strong network of mentors, investors, and successful entrepreneurs who are actively involved in helping startups succeed.In recent years, several accelerators have emerged in Kansas City, offering valuable resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities to early-stage startups. These accelerators provide a structured program to help founders refine their business models, develop their products, and scale their companies, while also connecting them to a network of investors and potential customers.

The Top 8 Accelerators in Kansas City

1.

WaterEquity

WaterEquity is a nonprofit impact investment manager that raises and deploys capital to water and sanitation enterprises serving low-income communities across the globe.

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Kansas City
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2017

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Series A

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Management Consulting
1.

OneKC for Women

OneKC for Women is a non-profit organization that offers women in the Kansas City area resources, support, and education to help them achieve economic independence.

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Kansas City
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Communities
1.

Betablox

An accelerator program for technology startups.

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Kansas City
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Closed
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2015

HOW IT WORKS

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3 months
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In-Person
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Up to 10% equity
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Seed

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Incubators
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Kauffman Foundation

The Kauffman Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to advance entrepreneurship and improve education in order to foster economic growth and innovation.

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Kansas City
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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3
Exits
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1960

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture, Grant

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Education
Finance
Social Entrepreneurship
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Digital Sandbox KC

A proof-of-concept program providing early-stage entrepreneurs with resources to build and grow their companies.

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Kansas City
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2003

HOW IT WORKS

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Up to 6 months
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In-Person
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Up to $20,000
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Pre-Seed, Early Stage Venture

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All Verticals
1.

BCP Tech

Accelerator program for startups in Latin America and Spain

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Kansas City
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Private Equity, Venture

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Insurance
Risk Management
Venture Capital
1.

BCP Tech Accelerator

Looking for innovative Insurtech companies who improve the client experience or increase the efficiency of the service team

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Kansas City
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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InsurTech
Information Technologies
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Techstars Kansas City Accelerator

In the heartland of the US, Techstars Kansas City is building new global companies.

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Kansas City
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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4
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2006

HOW IT WORKS

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13 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Seed

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Finance