MOBEC Grant Program
Missouri Technology Corporation Awards Funding for 2026
The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) Board of Directors has approved over $2.3 million in funding for the 2026 Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity (MOBEC) Grant Program.
Introduction
The MOBEC Grant Program supports initiatives aligning with the strategies and action items outlined in MTC’s Catalyzing Innovation Report. By awarding MOBEC grants through both Operations Support and Project Support categories, the program seeks to expand Missouri’s entrepreneurial capacity and accelerate growth in the state’s innovation economy.
Operations Support Grants
2026 MOBEC Proposals
- BioSTL — Supporting entrepreneurial support and program delivery in the Cortex Innovation District and 39 North AgTech Innovation District.
- Ozarks Small Business Incubator — Sustaining and expanding mentoring and entrepreneur training programs in rural counties.
- The Yield Lab Institute — Supporting operations of two core programs, HARVEST AgTech and Cultivar.
Project Support Grants
2026 MOBEC Proposals
- BioNexus KC — Strengthening the Kansas City digital health ecosystem.
- KC Digital Drive Inc. — Supporting earliest-stage entrepreneurs through a hands-on Entrepreneur-in-Residence model.
- Missouri Innovation Center, Inc. — Delivering tailored support for deep-tech ventures.
- University of Missouri Kansas City – Innovation Center — Activating cross-sector Action Teams to implement collaborative projects.
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