Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative (K-State 105)

NetWork Kansas, in partnership with K-State 105, announces a one-time funding opportunity for the Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative. We are looking for community-based projects focused on entrepreneurship and small business development. 

K-State 105 is Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and organizations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state. Learn more at k-state.edu/105. 

This funding opportunity aims to identify and fund innovative community-based projects that focus on entrepreneurship and small business development. It also aims to address identified K-State 105 metrics, including but not limited to creating direct jobs, attracting and leveraging private and public capital and equity investment, establishing or expanding new businesses, and securing funding or substantive technical assistance for businesses, entrepreneurs, communities and municipalities. 

The Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative is supported by K-State 105 funding and focuses on collaborative projects that involve NetWork Kansas and K–State Research and Extension. Together, we aim to leverage resources to foster economic growth and community development in Kansas.

Learn more about the K-State 105 Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative on the K-State 105 website.