Kansas City region receives federal ‘Tech Hub’ designation October 24, 2023 The KC BioHub coalition, focused on manufacturing vaccine-related biologics, now has the opportunity to receive up to $70 million in funding.
2022 Uncommon Voices: Building Momentum December 14, 2022 As we enter the New Year, those who work toward an economy that works for everyone share their enthusiasm, apprehensions, and projections as they consider what’s next.
The State of Black Entrepreneurship: ‘We don’t get what we need, yet we still find a way forward.’ August 30, 2022 Three entrepreneurship leaders reflect on Black Business Month, providing insights into the state of Black business, persistent barriers, and reasons to hope – as well as ways communities and policymakers can strive for greater equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Kauffman Knowledge Challenge The 2022 Knowledge Challenge RFP is intended to support activities that improve our understanding of entrepreneurship and generate practical, actionable, and rigorous evidence to inform decision making and change systems.
Countdown: A year of renewed commitment December 13, 2024 Revisit the progress and pace of this momentous year as the Foundation updated strategic priorities, launched a refreshed grantmaking philosophy, and renewed its commitment to Kansas City.
‘To get to an equitable world, we have to have an equitable economic foundation.’ November 4, 2022 From banking to higher education to the U.S. Department of Energy, Dr. Henry McKoy is always working to use the power of entrepreneurship to improve people’s quality of life.
Entrepreneurship’s ability to realize individual potential, spur the economy, and unify: A Q&A with Wendy Guillies November 19, 2020 Kauffman President and CEO, Wendy Guillies, discusses the current state of entrepreneurship, policy that supports new and small business, and the Foundation’s priorities for 2021.
National Report on Early-Stage Entrepreneurship in the United States (2021) March 1, 2022 This report presents national trends in early-stage entrepreneurship for the years 1996-2021 in the United States, as well as trends for specific demographic groups when possible.
Community support helps entrepreneurs turn ‘no’ into success March 16, 2023 A panel of Black entrepreneurs kick off a four-part series with the Kansas City Public Library about how to make entrepreneurship “IDEAL” for all.
Rural entrepreneurs turn stereotypes on their head September 20, 2022 Tina Metzer writes how rural entrepreneurship stands in direct opposition to antiquated tropes, building vibrant, inclusive economies in their communities.