A “3x Jayhawk” — and award-winning Kansas City healthtech founder — was among the first 16 recipients of proof-of-concept funding from ACCEL-KS at KU Innovation Park, officials announced Thursday, revealing... Read more
...Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2026; photo by Austin Barnes, Startland News An awards reception Tuesday evening served as the culmination of Startland News’ rollout for its Kansas City... Read more
Editor’s note: This story was first published by Tech Venture Studio at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Click here to read the original story. Through the RooLink Digital Healthcare Sprint,... Read more
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The... Read more
...year. Best New Restaurant Anjin, Kansas City, Missouri Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Helen Jo Leach, The Town Company, Kansas City, Missouri Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service Diana Condori, Fern... Read more
...proximity to Transportant. “Being in Kansas, an epicenter of smart city and health and safety technology, we’re constantly inspired to push our technology further,” said Martin Staples, CEO of Transportant.... Read more
...activities to undertake, using the strategic plan as a guide and reporting out quarterly. “KCCAN represents the kind of bold, community-based initiative that is helping make Kansas City a national... Read more
...City Startups to Watch in 2026. Click on each photo to read more. What’s next? A one-night-only awards reception: Startland News’ showcase of the 10 Kansas City Startups to Watch... Read more
Editor’s note: Startland News editors selected 10 high-growth, scaling Kansas City companies to spotlight for its annual Startups to Watch project. Now in its 11th year, this feature recognizes founders... Read more
...complex in Kansas City, Kansas. Tickets for the season go on sale Feb. 1. “This is a defining moment for softball in Kansas City,” said Jeremy McDowell, general manager of... Read more