Funding the 7-10 most promising early-stage start-ups
in the Greater Kansas City Region each year…
The Fountain Innovation Fund provides capital to regional companies sitting between proof of concept and full commercialization.
Our role is to support companies with great ideas move from early validation to market with a finished product and their first paying customers. We know we must Grow Our Own (#growyourown)
HOW IT WORKS
Our process is rigorous and competitive, and is designed to provide vetting and connections at the earliest stages.
WHO DO WE FUND?
The Fund addresses a critical funding gap and ensures the best ideas make it the next stage of capital. We are focused on creating jobs and success stories for Kansas City, increasing our regional competitiveness, and fueling innovation.
We are looking for companies that meet the following criteria:
ARE YOU A FIT? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.
FOUNTAIN INNOVATION FUND DEADLINES |
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| March Consideration |
April Consideration |
May Consideration |
June Consideration | July Consideration | |
| Submission Deadline | February 15 | March 15 | April 12 | May 17 | June 14 |
| Presenters Informed | February 24 | March 26 | April 23 | May 27 | June 28 |
| Screening Committee Pitch Date | March 1 | April 5 | May 3 | June 7 | July 13 |
| Investment Committee Meeting | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
A community-wide effort powered by the Enterprise Center in Johnson County
