An initiative by Intuidy Technologies
The heartland builds the future
KC Tech Forward is advancing Kansas City as the central US technology hub through community, innovation, and bold partnerships.
From the center of America, we are building the infrastructure for a technology-driven future.
KC Tech Forward exists to accelerate Kansas City's emergence as a leading technology hub. Spearheaded by Intuidy Technologies and backed by partners like Plexpod, the initiative connects founders with mentorship, resources, and the community they need to build at scale.
Positioned at the geographic heart of the United States, Kansas City offers unparalleled access to markets, talent, and opportunity. With world-class workspace facilities spanning Kansas and Missouri, founders have a physical home to build from and a community to build with.
This is more than an initiative. Backed by Intuidy's AI and IT expertise and Plexpod Scale's no-cost accelerator for underserved entrepreneurs, KC Tech Forward is a community of builders, dreamers, and doers placing Kansas City on the map as the next great American tech city.
Areas of focus
A comprehensive approach to building an ecosystem that attracts talent, nurtures startups, and competes on a global stage.
Startup Acceleration
Mentorship programs, pitch competitions, and incubation resources designed to take KC startups from idea to market. Powered by partners like Plexpod Scale, a no-cost accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Community & Connection
Regular meetups, hackathons, and networking events that bring together developers, designers, product leaders, and investors under one roof.
Workspace & Infrastructure
Through our partnership with Plexpod, founders gain access to world-class coworking spaces, tech labs, and all-inclusive amenities across multiple KC metro locations.
Talent Development
Workshops, bootcamps, and skills programs that grow Kansas City's tech talent pipeline and prepare the next generation of builders.
Ecosystem Connectivity
Bridging startups with enterprise partners, government agencies, and universities to create a unified and self-sustaining KC tech ecosystem.
Innovation & AI
Led by Intuidy Technologies, spearheading AI adoption, workflow automation, and emerging technology exploration that positions KC at the frontier of global innovation.
Kansas City is positioned to lead.
With a central geographic position, a lower cost of living than coastal hubs, and a growing culture of entrepreneurship, Kansas City has every ingredient to become the next great American tech city.
KC Tech Forward envisions a future where pitch nights, hackathons, AI workshops, and founder meetups are regular fixtures of the city's fabric. Where the ecosystem is self-sustaining and globally competitive. Where the talent stays, the startups scale, and the community thrives.
Through regular programming, mentorship, and events we are cultivating the conditions for that future today.
Partners
KC Tech Forward is powered by a coalition of technology leaders, workspace innovators, and community organizations.
Intuidy Technologies
Founding PartnerAn AI-powered platform automating systems, workflows, and decisions for businesses of all sizes. The founding organization behind KC Tech Forward, bringing deep expertise in AI and IT consulting to fuel Kansas City's tech ecosystem.
intuidy.comPlexpod
Workspace PartnerWorld-class coworking and office spaces across Kansas City with locations in both Kansas and Missouri. A community hub where entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies connect, collaborate, and grow.
plexpod.comScale
Nonprofit AcceleratorA no-cost scholarship program and informal accelerator for early-stage and underserved entrepreneurs. Since 2015, Scale has provided founders access to coworking space, strategic planning, workshops, and a community of shared resources.
plexpod.com/scaleKC Tech Forward
The future of technology is being built in the heart of America.
Kansas City is home to a growing community of founders, engineers, designers, and investors who believe the next wave of innovation will come from the center of the country. KC Tech Forward is how we get there.