MIDE's mission is to improve the quality of life by bridging academia with industry to address wicked problems.

The NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center, also known as dSAIC, is led by UMKC in collaboration with universities in the University of Missouri system.

The Environmentally Responsible Transportation Center for Communities of Concern (ERTC ³) is a Tier 1 University Transportation Center to address the US DOT’s statutory research priority area of preserving the environment.

Engages, equips, and empowers volunteer leaders with the tools needed to address the challenges and take advantage of opportunities in neighborhoods and community.