Entrepreneurship is one of Missouri’s most powerful economic engines. New and young businesses generate roughly 80% of net new jobs each year while developing the innovative technologies and solutions that will define Missouri’s future.
NEXT Missouri is a statewide coalition working to ensure that entrepreneurship and innovation can thrive in every corner of the state so that all Missouri communities prosper.
A Statewide Coalition with Two Complementary Entities
NEXT Missouri operates through two aligned organizations, each with a distinct but reinforcing role:
NEXT Missouri, Inc. engages legislators and grassroots supporters to build momentum for policies that strengthen entrepreneurship and drive long-term economic growth across Missouri.
The NEXT Missouri Education Fund advances public awareness and understanding of how entrepreneurship and innovation fuel prosperity through educational programs, research, and outreach activities.
Together, these entities ensure that both policy change and public understanding move forward hand in hand—creating the conditions for entrepreneurship to thrive in every corner of Missouri.
Our Focus Areas
Policy Advocacy: Championing legislation that lowers barriers, attracts investment, and accelerates startup formation.
Public Awareness: Reframing the narrative to recognize entrepreneurs as Missouri’s economic backbone and providing resources that highlight how innovation drives community prosperity.
Collaboration: Connecting business leaders, investors, policymakers, and community advocates to catalyze results.
Founding Partners
