The 2025 Startup Competition is a Go!

We’re excited to announce that the application window for the 2025 Startup Competition is now open!

We’re on a worldwide search for innovative, scalable early-stage startups looking to take their business to the next level. Our Startup Competition awards innovative, scalable, and job-creating startups with $75,000 non-dilutive grants (plus an additional $25,000 for companies relocating to St. Louis) and access to an ecosystem of resources in exchange for headquartering their business in St. Louis for at least one year. 

The 2025 application window will close March 31. For more information on eligibility and all other questions, please refer to our FAQ Page. You can access the application on our Competition page.