MTC Awards $4.3 Million in the July 2026 Investment Cycle In
July 2026, the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) Board of
Directors approved $4.3 million in investment awards through the
MTC IDEA Fund for 8 Missouri-based startup companies. The IDEA
Fund program is a state-sponsored venture capital program that
utilizes public funding (both...
Message from Executive Director Travis Fitzwater Watching a
founder receive an award from us to get their startup off the
ground will never stop being an amazing moment to me. Right now,
all across Missouri, everyday people are building some of the
most creative businesses you'll ever see. Building a business
is...
MTC Awards Over $2 Million Through the 2026 Physical
Infrastructure Grant Program The Missouri Technology Corporation
(MTC) Board of Directors has approved over $2 million in funding
for the 2026 Physical Infrastructure Grant Program cycle. This
grant-based program seeks to ensure that entrepreneurs across
the state have access to the physical...
New Angel Investment Incentive Supports Missouri Startups
Missouri is expanding support for early-stage, technology-based
companies through the new Missouri Angel Investment Incentive,
established through House Bill Nos. 3231 and 2531 during the
2026 legislative session. Starting January 1, 2027, the program
provides state entrepreneurial tax credits to permitted
investors who make cash...
MTC Awards $6.1 Million in the April 2026 Investment Cycle In
April 2026, the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) Board of
Directors approved $6.1 million of equity-based investment
awards into 8 startups through MTC's IDEA Fund. The IDEA Fund
program is a state-sponsored venture capital program that
utilizes public funding (both state and...
MTC Expands IDEA Fund Investment Levels to Meet Market Demand
The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) is pleased to announce
important updates to the IDEA Fund, Missouri's state-sponsored
venture capital program, made possible through the State Small
Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 program. Beginning with
the October 2026 award cycle, MTC will increase...
Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) today announced the
appointment of Travis Fitzwater as its new Executive Director,
bringing experienced leadership and a strong commitment to
advancing innovation and entrepreneurship across Missouri.
Fitzwater will lead MTC’s efforts to support...
The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) Board of Directors has
approved over $2.3 million in funding for the 2026 Missouri
Building Entrepreneurial Capacity (MOBEC) Grant Program. This
program strengthens Missouri's entrepreneurial ecosystem by
providing grant-based financial support to organizations that...
On January 14, 2026 the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC)
hosted the Missouri Innovation Reception at the historic
Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City. The event convened MTC
grant recipients, portfolio companies, board members, staff, and
key partners from across the state, creating a space for
meaningful...
Gain a fresh perspective on MTC through exclusive interviews
with our representatives. January 2026 | Exclusive Q&A with
Allen Dillingham - Chair of the Missouri Technology Corporation.
With a background in government relations and community
leadership, Allen Dillingham brings a collaborative, statewide
perspective to his role as...
