We're on a mission to accelerate an innovation driven, science and technology based economy in Kentucky. Current KSTC initiatives include AdvanceKentucky, Keyhorse Capital, Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures, Kentucky APEX Accelerator, KY VALOR, Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance and management of the KY Innovation Hubs. These programs provide education and support to students and educators, start-up and small businesses and academic researchers across Kentucky. Other initiatives that originated at KSTC include IdeaFestival, Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, Startup Labs, Kentucky Innovation Network, Kentucky Space LLC, SpaceTango and the SBIR-STTR Matching Funds Program.