Catalyzing Innovation

Strategies for Missouri to Drive Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Informed by a robust six-month planning process with guidance from a statewide Steering Committee and input from over 500 individuals across the state, TEConomy Partners, LLC developed a report based on their data-driven analysis that recommends five bold and compelling strategies for the future.

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Strategies for Missouri to Drive Innovation & Entrepreneurship

500+

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The report

Catalyzing Innovation Report

This report will help set the direction for policies, programs, and initiatives that foster and support the further growth of entrepreneurs and the advancement of innovation and technology across the State of Missouri.

TEConomy’s analysis recommends five bold strategies — informed by statewide listening sessions, data review, and input from more than 500 stakeholders — to accelerate Missouri’s innovation economy over the next decade.

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MTC Implementation Plan

Strategies for Supporting Entrepreneurs and Fostering Innovation in Missouri

The Catalyzing Innovation Report, produced by TEConomy, put forward a comprehensive set of 16 action items aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. These action items were carefully organized into five strategic approaches, all with the overarching goal of driving economic development in the region over the next decade.

In response, MTC created an Implementation Plan — a roadmap for how the corporation will carry out the strategies proposed by TEConomy, aligned with available resources, capabilities, and MTC’s mission.

MTC will play a leadership role in some actions and provide support to others, leveraging the strengths and expertise of stakeholders across Missouri. The plan is updated annually to reflect progress and maintain public accountability.

While TEConomy recommends 16 action items, not all will be led by MTC or prioritized for FY26.

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Implementation

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