UMKC Innovation Center

UMKC Innovation Center We make ideas real. KCSourceLink, Missouri SBDC at UMKC, Tech Venture Studio, MOSourceLink, SourceLink

The UMKC Innovation Center helps entrepreneurs build businesses, providing the tools, resources, and support needed to move from concept to company.

09/02/2026

Blip Roasters wants things that mean something. That’s why every bag, every batch, every collab starts with the people who make it real. 🌱 Built by hand, backed by community.

Join the KCSourceLink team on Sept. 18th at the 9th Annual Back2KC at CPKC Stadium, a homecoming event for professionals...
08/26/2026

Join the KCSourceLink team on Sept. 18th at the 9th Annual Back2KC at CPKC Stadium, a homecoming event for professionals, founders, operators, and investors who have a connection to the KC region.

Featuring Adam Larson, Stephanie Swanson, Dr. Brandy Archie, Craig Moore, and Rachelle Hofstetter, the team and guests will share updates on Forging the Future Action Team Projects (link in the comments for more details).

Back2KC's social focus aims to reconnect people to the region and strengthen the relationships that make KC vibrant. Full details in the link. Hope to see you there.

08/26/2026

POV: you fell in love with French custard and just... opened a shop🍦Jessica Wood’s French Custard journey is proof that if the craving’s real, the business will follow. 🥐🍨

We’re proud to celebrate UMKC Innovation Center Executive Director Maria Meyers as a recipient of the Impact and Influen...
08/21/2026

We’re proud to celebrate UMKC Innovation Center Executive Director Maria Meyers as a recipient of the Impact and Influence Award!

For decades, Maria has championed entrepreneurs, strengthened our community and helped build an ecosystem where the next generation of business owners can thrive.

Congratulations, Maria, on this well-deserved recognition!

08/20/2026

Tea meets craft cocktails.. and it’s all rooted in tradition. 🐉🍵
Not your typical tea house. This KC spot is blending craft cocktails with deep-rooted culture, staying true to their roots while doing it their own way.

Congratulations to Missouri SBDC at UMKC, based at UMKC Innovation Center. The recognition with a top ranking among Ame...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to Missouri SBDC at UMKC, based at UMKC Innovation Center. The recognition with a top ranking among America's best accelerators is deserved.

You've been busy serving entrepreneurs in the region. The numbers tell the story.

08/14/2026

McKenzie Norris turned her love for custom jewelry into a business that’s all about you. Pick your chain, pick your charms, walk away with a piece that’s 100% your story. 🧡
She didn’t just build the brand, she built the story behind it, too. Using her own video and photo skills to bring Charm Bar & Co to life online. 📸
Gold girl? Silver girl? She’s got you covered.

08/11/2026

From KCAI grad 🎓 to designing at Ampersand Design Studio, where a client project sparked an unexpected love for needlepoint 🪡 → to opening her very own pink house in downtown Parkville, a cozy little spot for anyone who wants to slow down and stitch 🏠💕
Sometimes the dream finds you sideways. Sydney followed it anyway, and now she’s saving you a seat at the table. ✨ Come as a beginner, leave as a stitcher.
📍 Downtown Parkville
🪡 Stitch Club Saturdays, 3–5pm — all welcome!

KCSourcelink announced its $41,000 in Forging the Future support funding awarded to four Kansas City groups, selected fr...
08/10/2026

KCSourcelink announced its $41,000 in Forging the Future support funding awarded to four Kansas City groups, selected from a pool of more than 35 applicants, marking the first round of investment in the regional initiative’s Action Team Projects. Full details about the initiative and projects at the link in the comments.

2026 Forging the Future Action Team Project Awards

Build What’s Missing: A Regional Summit for Healthcare Founders
Dr. Brandy Archie, founder of AskSAMIE

Higher Ground: An Ecosystem Literacy and Enrollment Initiative for Black Professionals in Kansas City
Craig Moore II

KC Disability Collective: Foundation and Feasibility Study
Stephanie Swanson, ICF-ACC

Youth GEW (Global Entrepreneurship Week) Day
Rachelle Hofstetter

08/06/2026

Someday Sunday means any day can be your rest day. A reminder built right into the product. 🌙

LaToya’s path wasn’t linear: acting, influencing, then founding her own body care line. Going as far as getting certified to formulate her own lotions herself.

Her closing line said it best: “I want to see the journey myself. I have no idea... but hey, this is like my movie.” 🎬

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4747 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64110

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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