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,...
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 Accelerator is a new, no-cost program designed to help you do just that. For more information and to apply,...
Could Your Building Help Solve the Childcare Gap in Eastern Kentucky? Childcare is one of the biggest barriers to work in Eastern Kentucky, and many communities lack enough licensed childcare facilities to meet local demand. At the same time, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations across the region have classrooms, wings, and buildings that sit unused for much...
We’re excited to have you join us February 19th for this no-cost, virtual series designed to equip Eastern Kentucky founders with practical legal knowledge and tools. Many founders aren’t sure how to prepare legally for bringing on outside investment. This session explains what investors look for and what legal groundwork should already be in place....
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...
Applications Open for the Startup Appalachia Accelerator A business startup accelerator for founders in Eastern Kentucky Building a Tech or Tech-Enabled Business? If you’re beyond the idea stage and actively working on a technology or tech-enabled business, the SOAR Innovation Startup Appalachia Accelerator, presented by Community Trust Bank, is now accepting applications. This is not...
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,...
The Social Enterprise Accelerator helps local entrepreneurs launch or grow businesses that tackle real community challenges like childcare, housing, transportation, healthcare, or workforce issues. If you live in Eastern Kentucky, this free program offers: Weekly virtual workshops to guide your business journey In-person events to connect with mentors and peers A Demo Day to showcase...
From Student to Entrepreneur An inspirational speaker event for HCTC students Date: April 6Time: 11 AM – 12 PM ETLocation:HCTC Tech Campus101 Vo Tech DriveHazard, KY 41701 Sponsored by: Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) See What’s Possible After HCTC HCTC students are invited to hear from a successful entrepreneur who built their own path...
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM Location: EKU Manchester (Manchester, KY) Join us for One Clay County's Launch + Leap Business Accelerators Community Showcase at EKU Manchester! This free, open-to-the-public event will highlight local entrepreneurs who have been building and growing their ideas through Clay County’s two business accelerator programs. Stop by...
Pizza and a Pitch Free pizza. Two-minute business pitches. Real feedback from mentors. Date: April 23 Time: 6–8 PM EST Location: Bear Tower, University of Pikeville 849 Hambley Blvd Pikeville, KY 41501 Sponsored by: The University of Pikeville, The Start Something Entrepreneurship Club, and the Appalachian Regional Commission Got an Idea Worth Sharing? Pizza and...
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,...