The 2025 Social Enterprise Accelerator Demo Day
đź“… Date: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 đź•’ Time: 11 AM -3 PM đź“Ť Location: CANE Kitchen – Whitesburg, KY Join us for a celebration of innovation and impact at the EKY Runway…
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Legal Clinic for Startups Series | People, Pay, and Paperwork: Hiring, Contractors, and Employment Law
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…
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Legal Clinic for Startups Series | Ready to Raise: Legal Prep for Fundraising and Investors
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…
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Legal Clinic for Startups Series | Protecting Your Ideas: Intellectual Property 101 for Startups
We’re excited to have you join us November 17th for this no-cost, virtual series designed to equip Eastern Kentucky founders with practical legal knowledge and tools. This session helps founders…
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Social Enterprise Accelerator Cohort 2026 – Application Deadline
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,…
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3 Big Barriers Holding EKY Back and What You Can Do About It
Eastern Kentucky is one of the most beautiful and welcoming places you can find. Tucked into the heart of the Appalachian mountains, this region boasts incredible mountain views and warm,…
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Unlock Funding and Resources for Your Startup: The SBIR/STTR Program and Kentucky’s Matching Funds
If you’re a business owner in Eastern Kentucky with a big idea or new technology you want to develop, we’ve got some exciting news for you! The Small Business Innovation…
Read More 10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit
The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is one of the most significant events for professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders focused on the future of…
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Take Advantage of the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit, deadline is Nov. 1
Our SOAR Business and Innovation team is all in on the success of entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky. We’re here to ensure that small businesses know about opportunities like the Kentucky…
Read More RECAP: Inspirational Speaker Series at Ashland Community and Technical College
Kyle Robinson, Founder and CEO of Print My Threads, was the featured speaker for SOAR Innovation’s Inspirational Speaker Series at Ashland Community and Technical College. His entrepreneurial journey is a…
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