Spring is almost here, so spring into these can't-miss events, learn how to raise capital, find funding and get the latest on what you need to know about KC’s startup community.

Get ready to level up your capital-raising game at the 2025 Capital Raise Bootcamp, where you'll learn, network and grow your fundraising. This hands-on workshop is designed to demystify the process and equip founders like you with the knowledge and skills to raise capital effectively.

From understanding term sheets to nailing your investor pitch, our modules break it all down in practical terms. Plus, you’ll hear real-world advice from successful founders during an interactive Q&A session. Walk away with the tools — and confidence — you need to secure the funding your business deserves.

Register for the 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 event here.

Have a tech startup idea ready for a funding boost? Join us for How to Pitch to the Sandbox, where we'll walk you through, step-by-step, what goes into an effective startup pitch deck.

You'll leave the session more informed about the Sandbox process and have the opportunity to connect with our team.

Register today for the noon - 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27 event and tell a friend!

Danny Moran (left) is earning win after win with his company Advoteck, which is building technology that protects vulnerable individuals from financial cybercrime. Its first product is the TypeSafe mobile keyboard extension that alerts a caregiver if a loved one shares personal information outside of a secure platform.

We asked Danny a few questions to illuminate how he got started, what help he's had along the way (like Digital Sandbox KC) and what advice he has for other founders. Read our latest blog here.

We are actively seeking innovative startups and solutions in the digital health, science and tech space to apply for Digital Sandbox KC and benefit from our support and resources. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to receive up to $20,000 in project funding to advance your cutting-edge solution.

We want to hear from you! This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with industry experts and accelerate your growth. Apply to Digital Sandbox KC today.

Are you interested in learning more about Digital Sandbox Kansas City? Book a meeting with a team member 2-3 p.m. every other Tuesday.

Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before they invest in your startup.

Presented by Michele Weigand, managing partner of focused perspective with over 27 years of finance and business development experience. Michele was the former chief investment officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance.

Register for the $79 course from the Missouri Small Business Development Center at UMKC, which is 4:30-7 p.m. March 6.

- A key part of the annual Regnier Venture Creation Challenge's James & Rae Black Kansas City Startup Awards is open to non-student led companies with headquarters in the Kansas City MARC Region. Applications are accepted through March 9, 2025.

- Whether you’re a cornerstone in KC’s digital health ecosystem or embarking on a fresh venture, Digital Health KC is eager to connect with you. Engage in vibrant conversations with trailblazing company founders, spark meaningful connections and uncover valuable insights to turbocharge your own journey.  Register for either of these events: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18.

- The Social Venture Studio, powered by LaunchKC, connects business solutions rooted in solving social, environmental or racial issues, with the firepower necessary to thrive. Ultimately, the program aims to create exponential societal impact by supporting scalable ideas and talent. Apply here.

- Applications for the 2025 cohort of the Kansas City Social Venture Studio are open until March 21. This is your chance to be part of a journey that not only grows your business but also amplifies your community impact.

– Are you interested in learning more about Digital Sandbox KC? You can book a meeting with the Sandbox team to learn more about the program.

– Want to receive personalized searches of new technologies and innovations available for licensing? Get in touch with Whiteboard 2 Boardroom to sign up.

– If you want to learn about early-stage deals or are seeking early-stage capital, learn more about CapitalMatch here.

– Do you know someone who wants to support local tech startups as a mentor, advisor or funder? We can help get them plugged in. Have them send us a note today.

Have you ever wanted to have a LAN party but without the, you know, LAN? Just the watching over other peoples' shoulders and taking a break for a movie? Well, developer LAN Party Technologies is delivering precisely that. It may well be perfect if you've ever thought that your friend group's Discord server should have a fully featured 3D front end where someone can post infinitely looping meme GIFs on the wall.

SaRA Health is excited to announce that it has entered into a partnership with FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers through which it will make Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) services available to FYZICAL’s complete system, over 600 clinics and their patients.

JQ Sirls is an author and illustrator, as well as co-founder and CEO of Storytailor — an AI-infused storytelling platform that turns children’s emotions and challenges into adventures filled with imagination and wonder.

Kansas City-based startup Raven Space Systems is focusing on addressing the demands of aerospace, space and defense applications with its proprietary Microwave Assisted Deposition 3D Printing technology. The company claims that its patented process enables scalable direct ink-write 3D printing of aerospace-grade thermoset and preceramic composite components.