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Build-Ready Sites streamline site certification for businesses, reducing setup time and enhancing operational efficiency.

Enhances Kentucky's economic growth through site and building upgrades.

KY Innovation empowers businesses by providing access to capital and market expansion resources.

Enhances funding opportunities for Kentucky innovators with SBIR/STTR awards.

Enhances business growth through procurement assistance and government connections.

Boosts Kentucky businesses' global sales through grants and support.

Provides essential resources for planning, starting, and managing a business in Kentucky.

Services, certifications, pre‑development designs and funding to prepare and accelerate industrial, manufacturing, and logistics sites for rapid occupancy.

Programs that provide access to capital, accelerators/incubators, investor information, SBIR/STTR support, and matching grants to accelerate technology commercialization and startup scaling.

Counseling, training, agency matchmaking and resources that help companies pursue, bid for, and win government contracts.

End-to-end guidance, direct assistance and office-based support for planning, starting, operating, expanding or relocating small businesses and startups.

Education, grants, hands-on assistance and matchmaking to help companies enter, sell to, and scale in international markets.

Build-Ready Sites

Build-Ready Sites accelerate site readiness and speed to market by providing standardized site readiness, clear standards, and a checklist to certify Build-Ready sites.

• Certify Sites Efficiently
  The checklist provides a systematic approach ensuring all necessary requirements are met for certification, allowing businesses to take immediate action.
• Establish Site Quality
  The standards ensure that sites are not just shovel-ready but are fully prepared with necessary infrastructure, reducing future complications.
• Facilitate Quick Decision-Making
  The overview educates potential investors on how Build-Ready Sites minimize red tape, enabling quicker site selection and construction initiation.
• Prepare Sites Proactively
  Addressing potential challenges like environmental assessments and zoning before they arise ensures quicker project advancement.
• Streamline Project Initiation
  By having these designs ready, businesses can reduce the time between site certification and construction start.

KY Product Development Initiative (KPDI)

KY Product Development Initiative provides funding to upgrade sites and buildings to accelerate development and speed to market for Kentucky projects.

• Receive Funding For Upgrades
  KPDI allocates up to $2 million per county for transformative improvements, ensuring project readiness to foster economic development.
• Accelerate Project Readiness
  By streamlining processes, the KPDI enhances investment opportunities through expedited site and building readiness.
• Engage In Competitive Funding
  Local governments and organizations can compete for funding to drive essential infrastructural advancements.
• Collaborate For Greater Funding
  Multi-county collaborations maximize KPDI funding potential, enhancing overall economic impact.

KY Innovation

KY Innovation is a platform offering programs to help companies access capital, expand markets, advocate for business needs, obtain investor information, and participate in accelerators and incubators, including SBIR/STTR support.

• Secure Federal Grants
  Receive expert assistance in applying for competitive federal grants through the SBIR and STTR programs.
• Connect With Funding Opportunities
  Utilize various programs to match entrepreneurs with necessary funding, including loans and grants tailored for business growth.
• Enhance Growth Through Support
  Accelerators and incubators provide businesses with structured support, mentorship, and resources to fast-track their growth.
• Accelerate Market Growth
  Obtain guidance and resources aimed at increasing your market reach, locally and abroad.
• Gain Support For Business Needs
  Receive assistance and representation for businesses in navigating policies and accessing vital programs.
• Obtain Investor Insights
  Access valuable data and advice designed to attract investment and support funding needs of startups.

KY SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program

A non-dilutive, reimbursable matching funds program that supports SBIR/STTR award recipients by bridging Phase I to Phase II and speeding commercialization; matches up to $100,000 for Phase I and $150,000 for Phase II.

• Bridge Phase I to II
  Provides critical financial support necessary to transition successful Phase I projects into Phase II, ensuring sustained innovation.
• Match Funding Awards
  Helps innovative companies secure additional resources based on competitive federal grants, enhancing their project funding.
• Accelerate Commercialization
  Quickens the process of bringing innovations to market, enhancing the viability of projects.

Kentucky APEX Accelerator

Kentucky APEX Accelerator provides free procurement counseling, access to resources, and connections to government agencies to help companies sell products and services to the government.

• Facilitates Access To Government
  Helps businesses establish relationships with key government purchasers, enabling more opportunities for contracts.
• Offers Expert Guidance
  Provides personalized assistance to understand the procurement landscape and navigate challenging processes.
• Access Procurement Tools
  Equips businesses with necessary tools and information to successfully compete for government contracts.
• Improves Procurement Skills
  Offers educational opportunities that empower businesses to better understand government contracting processes.

Kentucky Export Initiative

The Kentucky Export Initiative provides education, hands-on assistance, resources, matchmaking opportunities and grants to help Kentucky companies sell products abroad.

• Secures Funding For Export Activities
  Offers financial support that enables small businesses to pursue international sales initiatives without the burden of upfront costs.
• Enhances Understanding Of Exporting
  Provides businesses with essential knowledge on the intricacies of international trade, improving their ability to navigate market dynamics effectively.
• Supports Various Export Activities
  A specific funding mechanism aimed at various activities to improve export readiness and market access.
• Guides Through Export Process
  Trained experts provide personalized assistance, ensuring businesses understand compliance and operational necessities in international markets.
• Connects With Market Opportunities
  Facilitates connections between Kentucky businesses and potential international partners or clients, enhancing market entry strategies.

Kentucky Business One Stop

Kentucky Business One Stop is a portal offering step-by-step guidance for planning, starting, operating, expanding, or moving a business to Kentucky, with direct assistance from the Office of Entrepreneurship.

• Access Assistance
  Receive guidance from the Office of Entrepreneurship to navigate the complexities of starting and managing a business.
• Business Startup Guidance
  Obtain actionable insights and directions for starting your business effectively.
• Relocation Resources
  Find everything needed for a smooth transition to Kentucky, including logistical and regulatory support.
• Support Growth
  Get tailored advice and support for expanding your operations successfully in Kentucky.
• Business Planning Support
  Leverage comprehensive resources to meticulously plan your business from inception.
• Operational Guidance
  Access vital information and resources to ensure successful daily operations.