Startups Stories
Tesseract advances in Department of War’s hunt for tech-in-a-box to control US drone fleets
A Kansas City-launched invention company that has dived deep into robotics and drones for national security applications announced today its selection by the Defense Innovation Unit for a competitive prototype project tied to next-generation autonomous warfighting tech.
AI uniform designer generates custom jerseys in minutes; its real mission: create clothing that doesn’t destroy people
Some companies use artificial intelligence to move faster, said MJ Mitchell. His Kansas City-based apparel business sees another opportunity: helping teams sport better work — while paying life-lifting wages that fight exploitative sweatshop conditions and restore dignity in textile manufacturing.
Techstars returning to KC region with new Jayhawk cohort, rebooted Startup Weekend on the way
A major investment in the future of entrepreneurship has just been made, University of Kansas officials said Monday, announcing a three-year partnership that will formally bring Techstars programming back to the Kansas City region.
Privacy-first startup reimagines how cities, enterprises access real-world intelligence
As AI moves beyond screens and into streets, buildings, and logistics networks, Surge meets real-world demands by providing data delivered continuously and in real time to build an infrastructure layer that smart cities and autonomous systems actually need to function, its founders said.
Startup World Cup opens bracket (and $1M prize) to KC startups; regional tournament this fall at CPKC Stadium
Ten Kansas City finalists are expected to compete this September for a spot in the world’s largest startup conference and pitch competition — pitting Heartland innovation against founders from more than 100 regions around the globe.
