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Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation Names New Board Members and New Executive Committee
KSTC named three new members to its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2026, as well as announcing new leadership for the Executive Committee. KSTC’s Board of Directors are volunteers comprised of leaders from Kentucky’s business, education, innovation and economic development communities. Members represent all regions of Kentucky and support KSTC in advancing innovative economic development across the commonwealth.


Teaching with Kentucky Data: How AdvanceKentucky is Bringing CAPTIVATE KY into Classrooms
Through CAPTIVATE KY, AdvanceKentucky is helping students explore the severe weather issues affecting Kentucky communities and the role data can play in building solutions.


Kentucky Students Recognized for Innovative Solutions in AdvanceKentucky’s STEM360 Innovation Challenge
Photo courtesy of duPont Manual High School AdvanceKentucky, an initiative of the Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation, is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural STEM360 Innovation Challenge, a statewide competition designed to empower Kentucky high school students to develop innovative STEM-based solutions to real-world weather resilience and sustainability challenges impacting communities across the commonwealth. The STEM360 Innovation Challenge invited Kentu


Expanding Opportunities for Kentucky Small Businesses During Navy Week
During Lexington's first ever Navy Week, the KY APEX Accelerator and the University of Kentucky hosted a small business workshop, discussing how to do business with the military. Featuring speakers from organizations such as KSEF and KY VALOR, small businesses were also connected with opportunities and resources in Kentucky.


KSTC Partners to Launch WIN in Kentucky, Expanding Federal Opportunities for Innovators
Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC) is joining forces with Parallax Advanced Research and Vertx Partners to launch a new initiative to unlock Kentucky’s innovation potential, support national security and drive local investment. The Warfighting Integration Network (WIN) in Kentucky will help university researchers, startups and technology organizations access federal funding opportunities with the Department of the Air Force and other defense agencies. Similar p


State of Startups: Kentucky Q3 FY26 Startup News
Get the latest in Kentucky startup news from around the state.


Kentucky Innovation Hubs Share Q3 FY26 Public Update
Watch as leaders from Kentucky's six Innovation Hubs share the latest startup news in each region.


Celebrating 10 Years of Impact with Kentucky APEX Accelerator
For 10 years, the Kentucky APEX Accelerator at KSTC has helped businesses across the commonwealth access new opportunities through government contracting.


Kentucky VALOR places 200 veterans in jobs with Kentucky employers
Kentucky VALOR recently marked its 200th placement of veterans and their family members in jobs with Kentucky employers, a major milestone for the workforce initiative connecting military talent with job opportunities across the commonwealth.


Kentucky Space Futures Initiative Launches to Strengthen Commonwealth’s Role in Global Space Economy
This statewide initiative will host Scott Solomon, author of Becoming Martian, on March 26
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