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Join us for an exciting evening as LaunchKC unveils its 2026 grant recipients and celebrates another successful Global Entrepreneurship Week in Kansas City. This event at J. Rieger Distillery features great food, cocktails, and networking opportunities with local entrepreneurs and the new cohort of early-stage tech startups selected from over a hundred applicants nationwide. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. with networking and refreshments, the 2026 cohort announcement will follow at 5:30 p.m., and the celebration continues with more food, drinks, and connections. Presented by the Downtown Council and the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, LaunchKC supports innovative startups through $60K grants, mentorship, office space, and growth programs designed to strengthen Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community.
