Kentucky has worked diligently to expand its entrepreneurial ecosystem. Business ideas require support and encouragement in their early days to increase the likelihood of success. Accelerators and incubators are major components of this system in Kentucky. Accelerators Accelerators are specific programs and facilities that literally “accelerate” the growth of small businesses. In an accelerator, entrepreneurs…

The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Kentucky. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to: Revenue potential Leadership team Brand/product traction Competitive landscape Additionally, all companies must be independent (un-acquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — ​Launch Blue and the ​Bluegrass Angels (BGA) recently announced investments totaling $270,000 into six Kentucky startup companies based on their performances in the recent KY270 startup pitch competition. The investments, which ranged in value from $30,000 to $90,000, will help the companies advance their innovation-based businesses with ongoing support from Launch Blue and…