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,...
Startup Appalachia Accelerator Demo Day Meet the founders building new businesses in Eastern Kentucky See What’s Being Built in the Region Join SOAR Innovation for the Startup Appalachia Accelerator Demo Day, presented by Community Trust Bank. Founders from across Eastern Kentucky will showcase the businesses they’ve spent the last eight weeks developing inside the accelerator...
EKY Ecosystem Convening Connect with ecosystem partners supporting entrepreneurs across Eastern Kentucky. Date: June 18th, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET Location: Morehead Conference Center 111 E First St, Morehead, KY 40351 (Collins Hall East) Sponsored by: SOAR Innovation Why This Convening Matters SOAR Innovation is bringing together organizations from across Eastern Kentucky...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 12: The Founder's Playbook Bootcamp📅 Date: June 25, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the last session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
Learn How Kentucky Entrepreneurs Can Access Funding Opportunities Join SOAR Innovation for the Kentucky Advantage Webinar hosted by KY Innovation and learn about opportunities for funding, tax credits, and incentives across the Commonwealth. Whether you're launching a new venture, preparing for your next stage of growth, or want to help others pave the way, this...
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It? Thinking about starting your own child care business? You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're exploring a new career, looking to open a family child care business, or you're already a provider hoping to grow, this free community forum is designed...
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It? Thinking about starting your own child care business? You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're exploring a new career, looking to open a family child care business, or you're already a provider hoping to grow, this free community forum is designed...
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 🕒 Time: 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 Location: HCTC, First Federal Building, Hazard, KY Join us for a celebration of innovation and impact at the EKY Runway Program's 2026 Social Enterprise Accelerator Demo Day. This special event highlights the graduating 2026 SEA Fellows and showcases the work of...
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It? Explore how you can start or grow a child care business from anywhere in Eastern Kentucky. Interested in opening a family child care business but can't attend an in-person event? Join SOAR's EKY Runway Program, The Social Enterprise Accelerator, and our regional partner...
If you live or own a business in Clay County, Kentucky and you've thought about starting a business, growing a side hustle, or strengthening the business you already have, the Launch + Leap: Clay County Business Accelerators is a new, no-cost program designed to help you do just that. During this in-person Community Kick Off...
Get Help With Your Application and Learn More About the Program Interested in applying for the Launch + Leap: Clay County Business Accelerators but have questions about the process? Join SOAR Innovation for a free virtual Application Support Webinar designed to help Clay County entrepreneurs better understand the programs, strengthen their applications, and determine which...