Got an idea? Hungry for more than just pizza? Join us for Pizza and Pitch, a high-energy evening where students, startups, and community members come together to pitch, learn, and connect. Whether you’ve got a big idea or just want to see what’s cooking in Eastern Kentucky’s entrepreneurial scene, you’re invited! 📅 Date: December 1...
2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 6: Idea Validation Bootcamp 📅 Date: December 18, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET 📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration) 🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the sixth session of Founders Fit Bootcamp, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 7: Productivity and Grit Bootcamp📅 Date: January 29, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the seventh session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
Shaping Our Appalachian Region is seeking qualified vendors to support upcoming events, marketing campaigns, and multimedia projects across Eastern Kentucky in 2026. Vendors may be invited to respond to project-specific RFPs throughout the year and gain access to project opportunities serving all 54 Eastern Kentucky counties. Important Links: Application Form 2026 Vendor RFQ Document Deadline...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 8: Funding Fundamentals Bootcamp📅 Date: February 26, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the eighth session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical, actionable...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 9: Product MVP Bootcamp 📅 Date: March 26, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the ninth session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
Customer Discovery Bootcamp Test Your Business Idea Before You Build It Event Details When: April 8 and April 15 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Where: Workshops are Virtual via Zoom Participants should plan to attend both sessions and complete a small amount of self-guided discovery work between workshops. You have a business idea....
Customer Discovery Bootcamp Test Your Business Idea Before You Build It Event Details When: April 8 and April 15 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Where: Workshops are Virtual via Zoom Participants should plan to attend both sessions and complete a small amount of self-guided discovery work between workshops. You have a business idea....
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 10: Metrics and Growth Bootcamp📅 Date: April 30, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the tenth session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
EKY Founder Roundtable 2026 A focused conversation for founders building what’s next in Eastern Kentucky If you're building something new, this is for you When: May 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET Where: Faithlife Market | 130 Division St | Pikeville, Kentucky If you are building a startup, developing a product, or...
Capital & Investor Roundtable Exploring Capital Opportunities Across Kentucky and Appalachia Where Leaders Share Insight and Inform Strategy When: May 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET Where: TBA | Ashland, Kentucky Capital decisions shape what grows, what scales, and what lasts. The Capital & Investor Roundtable is a curated, invitation-only session for...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 11: Storytelling for Founders Bootcamp📅 Date: May 28, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the eleventh session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...