LaunchKC began accepting applications on March 1 for a $500,000 grant pool that features a $100,000 grand prize grant. LaunchKC is a global grants competition for tech entrepreneurs. This is its third year of awarding the annual grants. In the past, LaunchKC awarded $1 million to 20 entrepreneurs, as $50,000 grants. Winners came from six states and three nations. Award winners for the 2017 competition will be announced in September….