Jumpstart your startup journey with AI and Operations, the first session in SOAR Innovation’s 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series. This one-hour virtual workshop is designed for Eastern Kentucky founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to explore how AI can make running a business faster, smarter, and more efficient. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore practical ways to use AI in...
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....
Take your startup’s marketing and social media to the next level with Marketing and Social Media with AI, the second session in SOAR Innovation’s 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series. This one-hour, virtual workshop is designed for Eastern Kentucky founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to explore how AI can streamline content creation, improve messaging, and boost engagement. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn practical...
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...
Bring your startup ideas to life with Storytelling and Pitch Prep, the third session in SOAR Innovation’s 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series. This one-hour virtual workshop is designed for Eastern Kentucky founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to explore how AI can help them rapidly prototype, test, and refine products or workflows. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn...
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...
Bring your ideas to life and communicate them with confidence in Prototyping and Product Design with AI, the fourth session in SOAR Innovation’s 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series. This one-hour, virtual workshop is designed for Eastern Kentucky founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to craft compelling stories, sharpen their messaging, and prepare effective pitches using AI. ...
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...
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....