Press Release
MTC Awards $4.3 Million in the July 2026 Investment Cycle
Executive Director Travis Fitzwater announced state-sponsored venture capital co-investments into early-stage Missouri technology startups.
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Building
Missouri's
Innovation
Economy
MTC invests in high-growth technology companies and supports the organizations, infrastructure and investors that help Missouri entrepreneurs succeed.
MTC Impact Metrics
$60M+MTC InvestmentIDEA Fund
169+Startups BackedIDEA Fund portfolio
$2.2BPrivate Capital RaisedBy MTC portfolio companies
8,000+Missouri JobsCreated by portfolio companies
22Successful ExitsAcquisitions & IPOs
Source: Missouri Technology Corporation — IDEA Fund Program. Data current through 2026.
Find Your Path
How can MTC help?
You shouldn't need to know our program names before finding the right resource.
I'm a startup founder
Building a high-growth technology company in Missouri? MTC's IDEA Fund provides co-investment from pre-seed through Series A+.
Explore venture fundingI support entrepreneurs
Running an incubator, accelerator, or ecosystem organization? MTC's grant programs support the organizations that help founders succeed.
Explore grant programsI'm an investor
MTC co-invests alongside private investors and supports programs that build Missouri's early-stage capital network.
Investor resourcesI need Missouri resources
Looking for mentors, co-working space, or regional entrepreneurship programs? Explore Missouri's statewide innovation network.
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Investment at every stage
MTC co-invests alongside private capital from pre-seed through Series A and beyond. Three programs, one portfolio.
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Pre-Seed / Prototype
TechLaunch
Up to $250,000
Early-stage venture co-investment for pre-revenue Missouri startups commercializing innovative technology.
Private matching required
Program details02
Seed Stage
Seed Capital
Up to $1,000,000
Seed-stage venture co-investment for Missouri technology companies demonstrating market validation and customer traction.
Private matching required
Program details03
Series A / Growth Stage
Venture Capital
Up to $4,000,000
Series A co-investment for scaling Missouri technology companies with significant revenue traction.
Private matching required
Program detailsFunding Now
Current opportunities
MTC runs multiple programs year-round. Find the one that fits your organization.
Venture InvestmentClosed · Next deadline Aug 4, 2026
IDEA Fund
Equity co-investment for Missouri high-growth technology companies, from pre-seed to Series A+.
October 2026 Cycle deadline: August 4, 2026
View programGrant ProgramClosed
MOBEC
Grants for Missouri non-profit organizations that increase entrepreneurial capacity statewide.
FY26 MOBEC cycle closed
View programGrant ProgramSuspended for FY26
Physical Infrastructure
Funding for wet labs, co-working spaces, and physical regional innovation centers across Missouri.
Program suspended for FY26 per official notice
View programGrant ProgramClosed
Investor Education
Grows Missouri's early-stage investor community through angel education and syndicate building.
2026 application cycle closed
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Public investment.
Measurable impact.
Every MTC investment is a matter of public record. Trace capital from the state's innovation fund to the companies, communities and jobs it creates across Missouri.
$60M+Invested
169+Companies
$2.2BPrivate Capital
IDEA Fund Portfolio
Companies building
what's next in Missouri
Biomedical & Life SciencesHealthcare Technology & ServicesFinancial Technology & ServicesSoftware & DataEnergyManufacturingSupply Chain & Logistics
Biomedical & Life SciencesExit: IPO (NYSE: BHIL)
Benson Hill
St. Louis, MO · Agtech & Crop Science
Healthcare Technology & ServicesActive
AEye Health
St. Louis, MO · AI Medical Diagnostics
Healthcare Technology & ServicesExit: Acquisition
Agiliti Health
St. Louis, MO · Medical Device Logistics
Software & DataActive
Grain Discovery
Kansas City, MO · Agribusiness Supply Chain
Biomedical & Life SciencesActive
iCoat Medical
St. Louis, MO · Organ Transplantation Therapeutics
Statewide Strategy
A strategy for Missouri's next decade
MTC's Catalyzing Innovation framework organizes 16 action items under five strategic approaches, developed through statewide stakeholder engagement.
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Public Transparency & Resources
Official MTC Documents & Guidelines
Access official MTC publications, RFP specifications, program application forms, and annual reporting documents directly.
MTC RFP — Brand Refresh & Website Redesign (2026)
Official Request for Proposals specification document (July 15, 2026).
MTC RFP Q&A Official Clarifications (August 10, 2026)
Official responses to questions for the Brand Refresh and Website Project.
Catalyzing Innovation — Full Strategic Report
Complete 52-page strategic plan for Missouri's innovation economy.
2026 Physical Infrastructure Proposal Guidelines
Guidelines for physical infrastructure grant applications.
2026 MOBEC Grant Guidelines (Project Support)
Guidelines and requirements for MOBEC project grant proposals.
Physical Infrastructure Program Budget Form
Official Excel template for grant application budgeting.
Latest
MTC News
MTC Awards $4.3 Million to Eight Missouri Technology Companies
Missouri Technology Corporation announced $4.3 million in IDEA Fund investments across eight Missouri technology companies in the July 2026 investment cycle, spanning sectors from biomedical to agricultural technology.
8Companies
$4.3MMTC Capital
5Sectors
MTC Awards Over $2 Million in Physical Infrastructure Grants
Supporting entrepreneurial spaces and facilities across Missouri's regions.
Angel Investor Education Awards Expand Missouri Capital Network
MTC's Investor Education program grows Missouri's early-stage investment community.
IDEA Fund Application Portal Scheduled to Reopen September 1
MTC announces timeline for next IDEA Fund cycle. Applications accepted beginning September 1, 2026.
Innovation Network
Innovation happens statewide
MTC supports over 130 organizations across Missouri — incubators, accelerators, university programs and investor networks — building the infrastructure that makes entrepreneurship possible statewide.