Grant Programs

MTC Awards 2026 Investor Education Grants

The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) Board of Directors has approved over $916,000 in funding for the 2026 Investor Education Grant Program cycle at its October 2025 Board of Directors meeting. This grant-based program seeks to increase the number of active early-stage investors in Missouri by supporting investor education and training initiatives that expand access to risk capital for startups statewide.

Program Impact

Investing in Missouri's Entrepreneurial Future

$916K+

2026 Grant Funding

$1.5M+

Total Awarded to Date

Awarded Programs

2026 Investor Education Grant Recipients

  • Arch Grants — Grant funding will support Arch Grants’ Investor Education Series, designed to grow Missouri’s angel investor community and expand access to early-stage capital.
  • BioNexus KC — Grant funding will support the KC BioHub in expanding early-stage investment for Kansas City life sciences companies. The initiative includes a hands-on training program for new and existing angel investors and an ongoing forum for alumni to collaborate,
  • Endeavor NWA Entrepreneurs — Grant funding will support Endeavor NWA’s Angel Gateway Program to expand and educate Missouri’s early-stage investor network. Through workshops and sector sessions, the program will activate new angels and connect them to Endeavor’s global network.
  • TechSTL — Grant funding will support TechSTL’s Angel Education Program, which provides free, accessible training for aspiring and active angel investors across Missouri.

Author & Publication Info

Published November 6, 2025 by MTC Staff

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