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Missouri-Kansas City Gets $160M Boost | Topeka News
University of Missouri-Kansas City is set to receive up to $160 million over ten years from the U.S. National Science Foundation to transform the Kansas City area into a national hub for critical materials—essential components in batteries, aircraft, and medical devices. The “Critical Materials Crossroads Engine” initiative will build local manufacturing infrastructure, train talent, and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains, potentially injecting $40 billion in economic activity and $17 billion into the combined GDP of Missouri and Kansas, while creating thousands of new jobs. With $15…
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