ScaleUp! Kansas City

Thank you for your interest in ScaleUP! KC.
 
Applications are open for Cohort 16 which begins on August 6, 2026 and runs through November 19, 2026. Classes are on Thursday mornings from 8:30 – Noon (may vary slightly). Attendance at all 16 weeks is expected.
 
The deadline for applications is Friday, July 17, 2026, and decisions will be sent out by 5pm on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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Email Address*
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Type of Business*
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SBDC defines "in business" as more than simply applying for an LLC or EIN. Please calculate based on how long your business has had revenue, expenses, employees, or capital.
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Please include yourself and any co-founders.
Business Address*
How did you enter the business?*

If other, please specify how you entered the business.

Financials

Please enter your total gross sales for the years requested. If chosen for ScaleUP! KC, your financial records may be requested.
Are you cash flow positive?*

Demographic Information

Race*
Are you Hispanic or Latino?*
(A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.)
Gender Identity*

are you transgender?
Have you ever served in the United States Military?*
How did you hear about ScaleUP! KC?

Certifications*

Tell us more about yourself and your business

How would you describe your business? Explain to a potential customer what you do! Note: This description will be used in printed materials for our class and press releases as needed. Editing may be provided by a member of our staff prior to printing if required.
Tell us more about yourself. Bios should be written in third person and be no longer than 150 words or 800 characters. Use this space to tell us about YOU as a person, not your company. You can include details about your outside passions, roles or positions; educational background; fun facts about you or your family. Note: This bio will be used in printed materials for our class and press releases as needed. Editing may be provided by a member of our staff prior to printing if required.
Expectations for attendance:*
ScaleUP! KC is a selective opportunity and members chosen for the cohort are expected to attend all sessions. Inability to attend may affect your selection. Cohort 16 dates will be August 6 - November 19, 2026.
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