Partnerships That Power Real-World Impact
“When Kansas City invests in its students, the entire community rises. Let’s build the future”
At iSTEAM-KC, we believe that innovation is a team effort. Our mission is not just to introduce students to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math—but to connect communities, schools, universities, and nonprofits in a shared ecosystem of opportunity.
Partnerships allow us to expand access, deliver hands-on learning at scale, and build pathways that prepare our youth for careers and leadership in the future workforce. When local organizations join forces with iSTEAM-KC, together we unlock transformative outcomes.
Join the Movement – Partner With iSTEAM-KC
Kansas City’s young people deserve a future filled with possibility. Your organization can be part of changing lives—one STEAM experience at a time.
👉 Get Involved Today
If you’re a school leader, university representative, nonprofit partner, or business interested in making an impact, we invite you to connect.
🤝 Why Partner With iSTEAM-KC?
For Schools & Districts
Equip your students with exposure that extends beyond the classroom. Through partnerships, schools gain:
- Hands-on workshops, labs, and STEAM career exploration
- Field trips, drone demos, and real-world STEM experiences
- After-school and summer programming designed for multi-grade engagement
- Access to industry professionals who mentor, speak, and inspire
We help educators integrate STEAM learning seamlessly—supporting everything from curriculum alignment to student recruitment and program implementation.
For Universities & Higher-Ed Institutions
Universities play a critical role in nurturing the next generation of innovators.
Partnering with iSTEAM-KC creates:
- Pipeline opportunities for prospective students
- Community engagement through student volunteerism and mentorship
- Research and technology collaboration
- Expanded equity-centered recruitment through programming in underserved zip codes
Your campus becomes a launchpad for the region’s future leaders—and we help connect students early.
For Nonprofits & Community Organizations
When nonprofits collaborate, collective impact becomes possible.
iSTEAM-KC helps mission-aligned organizations:
- Host joint community events and STEAM activations
- Strengthen workforce-readiness pipelines
- Expand visibility and reach into new neighborhoods
- Co-deliver programs that drive measurable outcomes
Whether you serve youth, families, workforce, or neighborhood development—together we amplify change.
🚀 What Partnership Looks Like
Partnerships with iSTEAM-KC are flexible and tailored. Organizations can:
- Sponsor a STEAM lab, event, or program
- Host student groups or volunteer opportunities
- Serve as guest speakers or program mentors
- Provide tools, space, equipment, or funding
- Collaborate on grant applications for STEAM expansion
- Co-brand programming that aligns with shared mission goals
We believe every organization has a role—big or small—in shaping access to opportunity.
