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 info session, you'll...
Startup Appalachia Accelerator — Spring 2026 Cohort Presented by SOAR Innovation Application Deadline: January 26th, 2026 Program Start: February 12th, 2026 Format: 12-week hybrid accelerator Structure: 6 core sessions with alternating mentorship and applied-learning weeks Delivery: 5 virtual core sessions + 1 in-person core session Demo Day: May 7th or 8th Cost: Free for qualified...
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...