KY Innovation

Helps courageous entrepreneurs, creative business founders, high-growth startups and savvy investors star in their own success stories. We make it easy to find the resources, collaborators and capital you need to not only dream big but make those dreams a reality.

Entrepreneurs

You have a great idea. How can you turn it into a great business? Maybe you already have started a business but need help to make it grow. We can help!

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Innovative Startups

You are creating an innovative, high-tech company in Kentucky. YOU may or may not have startup funding, but you need whatever help is available.

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Investors

You are looking to make a solid investment in Kentucky business that can provide the best possibility for a solid return.

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Featured Ways We Can Help

KY Innovation Hubs

Are you an entrepreneur or startup with high growth potential? Our KY Innovation hubs throughout the state offer comprehensive services and connections to regional resources.

SBIR/STTR Funding and Match

Do you need help obtaining federal funding for growing or commercializing a high-tech business OR Have federal funding, but need matching dollars to realize your startup’s potential?

Have general questions?

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner in need of assistance, but not sure what we can do to help you? Contact KY Innovation for a point in the right direction?

Small business tax credits (KSBTC)

Are you a startup or small business that’s hired at least one full-time employee or invested in equipment looking for tax relief while you grow?

Small Business Credit Initiative (KSBCI)

Are you a startup or small business that could use collateral support?

Export Assistance (STEP)

Are you a startup or small business that could use grant funding for a range of export-related activities?

News & Upcoming Events

December 1, 2020

News

Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit Returning for 2021

January marks the return of the Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit (KAITC), a program designed to spur capital investment in startups and small businesses based in the commonwealth. While the program will begin accepting Qualified Investment applications Jan. 4 from investors for 2021 tax credits, qualified investors and qualified small… [...]

April 29, 2019

News

How Louisville CEOs will Use Derby to Bring Business to Town

April 29, 2019

News

University of Louisville to Launch Partnership with IBM

April 29, 2019

News

Run for the Unicorns for Business Professionals Includes ‘Shark Tank’ Preliminaries

April 29, 2019

News

JPMorgan Chase Advancing Cities Awards Louisville $3M for Use in Expanding Economic Opportunity

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KY Innovation
300 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-7670
Info@kyinnovation.com