Virtual cohort for Early-Stage Business Bootcamp launches soon
Registration open for free course July 25 – Sept. 12.
Southwest Missouri: Innovation ecosystem on the rise!

We’re partnering with Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Codefi and Southwest Missouri Council of Governments to build bridges.
Unveiling the new Innovate SOMO Funds

Creating new funding options to help startup growth across southern Missouri.
Missouri State’s efactory awarded $500K to expand real-world entrepreneurial student experience opportunities

The funds come from Missouri Technology Corporation’s MOBEC program.
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp receives $100,000 support from U.S. Bank Foundation

Funds allow workshops to spread throughout Southern Missouri.
Code Labs graduate finds opportunities with AECI

Code Labs offers graduate student new opportunities and job success with AECI.
Codefi further ignites economic growth through expansion into southwest Missouri

efactory partner dedicated to Innovate SOMO and development of southern Missouri.
State officials recognized incredible work through creation of new grant programs

efactory and codefi partner to launch Innovate SOMO.
Getting Started in Tech

Hear the stories from devs on how they got started in tech and the different pathways you can take in your own journey.
More than $2 million awarded to support resources for small businesses

Now more than $4.2 million energizes plan to expand opportunities.