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....
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....
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,...
We’re excited to have you join us May 14th for this no-cost, virtual series designed to equip Eastern Kentucky founders with practical legal knowledge and tools. As startups grow, founders start bringing on team members. This session covers the legal implications of hiring employees or independent contractors and how to stay compliant. Topics Covered: The...
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,...
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...