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Infrastructure and Assets

Broadband Network

ConnectKentucky is an initiative supporting the growth and development of technology in Kentucky by accelerating broadband expansion, research, governmental affairs, public relations, and high-tech recruiting. CITE (the Center for Information Technology Enterprise), the administrator of ConnectKentucky, continues to encourage collaborative partnerships and investment in the technological infrastructure and network of Kentucky.

Innovation and Commercialization Centers

The Innovation and Commercialization Center (ICC) program was created in July 2001. ICCs are public/private partnerships that assist the state's entrepreneurs and scientists to commercialize technologies that demonstrate significant market potential. Kentucky's ICCs are designed to serve entrepreneurs who want to create technology-based companies and scientists who want to commercialize technologies. ICCs help scientists and entrepreneurs understand the business start-up process and investment practices. The ultimate goal of the ICCs is to create investment-grade companies.

Collectively, DCI supports the operations of six regional ICCs (and six local Innovation Centers, or ICs) that provide a cohesive statewide framework for delivering business-building services and assisting in finding funding. The ICCs and ICs bring together experts from the business sector, universities, community and technical colleges, local communities, and state government to create, advise, and expand knowledge-based companies.

What are Innovation and Commercialization Centers

ICCs and ICs provide locally accessible, business-building and related services to Kentucky's entrepreneurs and scientists

  • ICCs and ICs link scientists and entrepreneurs to funding sources like the High-Tech Investment Pool R&D Fund and the Rural Innovation Fund created by the Kentucky Innovation Act.
  • ICCs and ICs help convert good ideas into investment-ready enterprises.

For more information, contact:
Matt McGarvey
Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation
(859) 233-3502
mmcgarvey@kstc.com
www.kstc.com

Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation

DCI contracts with the Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC) to leverage and connect public and private assets, ensure service quality, build statewide resources to support client activities, and provide training in commercialization methods.

The Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation is a private, nonprofit corporation committed to the advancement of science, technology, and innovative economic development. KSTC is a fast-paced leader with a reputation for developing and managing creative initiatives in education, economic competitiveness, and scientific research. Established in 1987, KSTC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of leaders from business, education, and government.

KSTC's strategies are to:

  • Develop a comprehensive innovation plan that brings together business, government and education as full partners to leverage the best opportunities for Kentucky's future.
  • Contribute to the creation of entrepreneurial companies, jobs, and the international competitiveness of Kentucky's economy.
  • Promote technology development and transfer as well as an innovative mind-set conducive to entrepreneurial development.
  • Develop a more systematic approach by which all levels of education (primary through postsecondary) contribute to Kentucky innovations.

For more information, contact:
Kris W.  Kimel
859.233.3502 ext. 223
kkimel@kstc.com
www.kstc.com


Technology Incubators

Technology business incubators have been successfully employed nationwide and around the world. These facilities typically offer excellent returns on investment for successful business creation and job and revenue growth with measurable direct and indirect economic impact. Kentucky supports a network of technology business incubators to provide start-up and small firms with critical business assistance, in addition to low-cost office space, light manufacturing, and/or laboratory facilities. Click Here for a list of Kentucky Technology Business Incubators.

 


Contact Us

Email:
econdev@ky.gov

Address::
Kentucky Cabinet for
Economic Development
Old Capitol Annex
300 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone:
800-626-2930
502-564-7140