The Department of Economic Development (DED) is now hiring for grant-funded positions to support initiatives through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). DED plans to use ARPA funds for historic investments that will strengthen Missouri communities and drive economic growth.

The Cortex Innovation Community and Washington University announced today that Wugen, a pharmaceutical research and development company specializing in cancer treatment, will expand in St. Louis. The company’s expansion includes the creation of up to 40 new jobs. Wugen’s expansion will allow the company to advance the development of next-generation cancer therapies and grow its

The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) announced today it will award more than $1 million in grant funding to support startups and entrepreneurship statewide through the Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity (MOBEC) grant program.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) introduced a Request for Information (RFI) that will assess the need for potential projects utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The RFI is a brief, online form that will assist DED in crafting grant guidelines, help determine funding allocations, and support Missouri’s efforts to efficiently deploy ARPA