DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD
Kansas City Social Venture Studio is a four-month program that is custom-designed for social entrepreneurs to grow their business and increase their community impact. The program offers a variety of benefits and opportunities that are designed to meet entrepreneurs at their unique stage of growth.
Programming includes business mentoring, cohort peer connections, curriculum focused on social impact, technical assistance, and more. Social Venture Studio combines individual development, cohort learning, and the benefit of an unrestricted grant.
Kansas City Social Venture Studio (SVS) is an accelerator started by the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and Downtown Council of Kansas City, operated through Keystone Innovation District.
Important Dates to Remember:
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January 27, 2025: Application opens
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March 21, 2025: Application closes
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April 7, 2025: Applicants notified if they move forward to a second-round video interview
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April 10-15, 2025: Second round video interviews
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April 23-25, 2025, Final pitch interviews
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April 29, 2025: Notification of awards
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April 30, 2025: Announce 2025 SVS cohort
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June 3, 2025: Programming starts
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September 18, 2025: Demo Day for 2025 SVS cohort
Key Program Participation Requirements:
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Must have business presence (office or staff) in Kansas City, MO or organization's Social Impact Service Area must include Kansas City, MO for at least 1 year post-program.
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In-person participation and completion of goals on individual development plan
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Open mindset to grow and scale
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Preference for co-founders and founders with senior leader who can co-participate in the program
Social Venture Studio Programming Dates:
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Programming takes place at Keystone Co-Lab from 9am-5pm every Tuesday from June through September (excluding the week of Labor Day)
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Programming Dates include: June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, June 24th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, July 29th, August 5th, August 12th, August 19th, August 26th, September 9th, and September 16th
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Final Demo Day will take place on September 18th from 5-7:30pm.
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Proud recipient of the 2022 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award for our work in promoting economic equity and inclusion.
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PROGRAM PERKS
Funding
Selected companies will receive a grant ranging from $15,000 to $25,000.
Exposure
Media exposure including podcast and featured stories.
Access to CoLAB Resources
Co-working office space at Keystone CoLAB (800 E. 18th St.).
Technical Assistance
Legal, financial, and marketing mentorship and assistance.
Mentorship
Experts and leaders from a variety of fields will offer council, advice, and services.
Peer & Alumni Support
Alumni programming and connections to all LaunchKC accelerator alumni events.
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