Projects

From inspiring digital advocates to awesomely talented entrepreneurs… See who’s making Kansas City a better place to live.

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Children’s Mercy + Sightdeck

Children’s Mercy is the only hospital in the country to feature the immersive telepresence tool SightDeck. Find out how they’re using it to extend the bandwidth of telemedicine.

Fitnet Tech Hawks

Tech Hawks combines a cutting-edge app and a 10-year-old fitness program to make Kansas City families healthier.

eCard/eCommunity

The KCK Public Library’s eCard program unlocks a wealth of electronic resources that can be accessed on the go.

Hive KC Digital Drive Fund

A fund to support local projects and organizations that promote youth learning through digital technology.

Free Network Foundation

A KC-originated global nonprofit enabling user communities to build and maintain their own networks.

Launch KC

Launch KC exists to nurture local technology talent and attract startups from around the country to relocate to Kansas City.

Digital Sandbox

Digital Sandbox is a proof-of-concept lab for technology startups seeking funding and that plan to stay in the Kansas City area.

America’s Creative Crossroads

America’s Creative Crossroads is a national positioning campaign to elevate the KC region in the minds of potential visitors, residents, and businesses.

Computer Refurbishing

Thanks to nonprofits like Connecting for Good, certified, refurbished PCs can be produced for as low as $50-$75 to low-income families.

KU In-home Monitoring App

A project that uses advanced video and networking to support family caregivers in caring for family members with Alzheimer’s, dementia and related illnesses.