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Wild Accelerator
Startup accelerator program for early-stage companies in Louisville.
Endeavor Louisville
High-impact entrepreneurship program selecting and supporting scale-up founders.
Empowered
Entrepreneurship training and business development for underserved communities.
KY Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
Immersive summer program teaching high school students entrepreneurship.
KY Dataseam
Connecting K-12 education with data science and technology workforce development.
Moonshine University
Professional distillery training and spirits education center.
Vogt Awards
Annual awards recognizing Louisville's most innovative entrepreneurs and startups.
3D Printing Academy for Girls
STEM education program teaching girls 3D printing and design.
UofL Cardinal Challenge
University of Louisville's annual business plan competition for student entrepreneurs.
Vissionaireum
Creative innovation space and experiential learning center.
Chef Space
Shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator.
CoworkingKitchen Incubator
(c)space
Community creative workspace and studio for artists and makers.
Love City
Community development hub and workspace in west Louisville.
LVL1 Hackerspace
Community hackerspace for electronics, programming, and DIY projects.
Maker13
Makerspace with woodworking, metalworking, and digital fabrication tools.
NIA Center
Business incubator and community center supporting minority entrepreneurs.
Purdue Tech Center
Technology research park and office space in New Albany, IN.
Warp Zone
Game development studio and collaborative workspace for indie game creators.
6ixth Event
Angel investor pitch event connecting startups with local capital.
Bluegrass Angels
Lexington-based angel investor network investing in Kentucky startups.
Commonwealth Seed Capital
Kentucky state program providing seed funding to early-stage companies.
Render Capital
Early-stage venture fund backing founders across the Midwest and Southeast.
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Scalable Ventures
Founder-led venture studio that partners with entrepreneurs to build early-stage B2B SaaS startups. Provides hands-on operational support, proven frameworks, and mentorship from ideation through Series A.
Allos Ventures
Early-stage venture capital fund investing in B2B software companies.
Chrysalis Ventures
Growth-stage venture capital firm based in Louisville.
CID Capital
Private equity firm investing in lower middle-market companies.
Drive Capital
Venture capital firm investing in Midwest startups from seed to growth stage.
Meritus Ventures
Venture capital focused on Appalachian and rural technology startups.
Patoka Capital
Growth equity investor in lower middle-market businesses.
Poplar Ventures
Venture capital firm partnering with early-stage and growth companies.
River Hill Capital
Private equity investing in healthcare, technology, and business services.
DMLO CPAs
Accounting and advisory firm serving startups and growing businesses.
Service ProviderAccounting
Frost Brown Todd
Regional law firm with emerging companies and venture capital practice.
Service ProviderLegal
Fort Phelps
Boutique law firm focused on startups, IP, and emerging technology.
Service ProviderLegal
Mission Data
Custom software development and technology consulting firm.
Service ProviderSoftware Development
Venture First
CFO services and financial advisory for startups and growth companies.
Service ProviderFinance
CreativeMornings Louisville
Monthly breakfast lecture series for the creative community.
IdeaFestival
Annual festival exploring innovation at the intersection of technology, arts, and business.
Startup Grind Louisville
Global startup community hosting monthly fireside chats with local founders.
Louisville SBDC
Small Business Development Center providing free consulting and training.
NAWBO Louisville
National Association of Women Business Owners local chapter.
Network of Entrepreneurial Women
Community supporting women entrepreneurs with events and mentorship.
SCORE Louisville
Free business mentoring from experienced volunteer entrepreneurs.
TALK
Technology Association of Louisville Kentucky connecting the tech community.
Venture Connectors
Networking community connecting entrepreneurs with investors and mentors. Formerly Venture Club of Louisville.
YPAL
Young Professional Association of Louisville fostering leadership and community engagement.
Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship
UofL's hub for entrepreneurship education, mentoring, and startup support.
UofL LaunchIt
University of Louisville startup launch program for student ventures.
UofL IMBA
Entrepreneurship-focused MBA program at the University of Louisville.
UofL Family Business Center
Resources and education for family-owned business succession and growth.
UofL Office of Research & Innovation
Technology transfer, IP licensing, and startup support from university research.
KY Innovation
Kentucky's state office supporting startups through grants, programs, and policy.
Amplify
State-funded startup support hub for Greater Louisville offering 1:1 coaching from Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, investment readiness tools, pitch nights, and ecosystem navigation for tech-enabled founders.
FirstBuild (GE/Haier)
Open innovation micro-factory co-creating next-gen appliances with the community.
UofL Sandbox
Year-long interdisciplinary course at the University of Louisville where student teams build, validate, and commercialize software products while retaining 100% equity. Run through the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship.
KYX (KY Combinator)
Louisville startup ecosystem builder running Velocity, a 12-week accelerator for early-stage founders, and The LOUIES annual awards celebrating the local startup community.
Cinderblock
Venture studio prototype by KYCombinator bringing together curated builders and founders with shared workspace, regular checkpoints, and aligned incentives.
Hack the Track
Kentucky's premier high school hackathon empowering young tech leaders through hands-on coding, mentorship, and real-world problem-solving.
Power to Prosper
Minority business accelerator run by Greater Louisville Inc.
31e
Coworking space on Bardstown Road for freelancers, startups, and remote workers.
The Presley Post
Coworking space on Main Street in downtown Louisville.
Story Louisville
NuLu coworking space and event venue for entrepreneurs and creatives.
Yes Working
Coworking space on Baxter Avenue for freelancers and small teams.
Community Ventures Corp.
Nonprofit providing microenterprise development, lending, and workforce training in Kentucky.
SBA Louisville
U.S. Small Business Administration Louisville district office providing loans, grants, and counseling.
Women's Business Center of Kentucky
SBA-funded center providing training, counseling, and resources for women entrepreneurs.
KY Entrepreneur Network
Statewide network connecting Kentucky entrepreneurs with mentors, resources, and capital.
Civic Data Alliance
Louisville civic technology and open data community advocacy group.
Louisville Makes Games
Community for game developers, designers, and enthusiasts in Louisville.
Startup Weekend Louisville
54-hour weekend event where participants pitch, form teams, and launch startups.
Access Ventures
Louisville-based impact investment firm deploying capital for inclusive economic growth.
Evermore Investments
Louisville venture fund investing in early-stage technology companies.
LEVO Capital
Louisville-based venture fund backing early-stage startups.
Louisville Healthcare CEO Council Aging Innovation Fund
Angel fund investing in aging and healthcare innovation startups.
Lunsford Capital
Louisville-based investment firm backing healthcare and technology ventures.
Narwhal Ventures
Louisville venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups.
Radicle Capital
Louisville social-impact venture fund investing in mission-driven startups.
RSLP Ventures
Louisville venture fund supporting early-stage technology startups.
Strike Ventures
Louisville-based venture capital firm investing in high-growth startups.
Keyhorse Capital
Seed and early-stage venture capital firm investing in Kentucky startups. Has funded 600+ companies, invested $100M+ in Kentucky, and helped portfolio companies raise $3.3B+ in follow-on capital.
BrainSTEM EdTech Solutions
Louisville-based immersive education technology company bringing VR, AR, and metaverse learning experiences to classrooms. Partnered with national organizations and school districts since 2019.
Porter Sablan Capital
Private investment firm dedicated to helping founder-led companies become thriving and enduring businesses. Provides capital and strategic advice to early-stage companies.
Bluegrass Alpha Partners
Louisville-based private equity firm focused on lower middle-market businesses. Partners with privately held and family businesses in transportation, manufacturing, and commercial services.
HalfCourt Capital
Early-stage venture capital firm focused on AI companies. Invests across healthcare, enterprise software, robotics, biotech, and fintech. 30+ portfolio companies.
MKS Ventures
Louisville-based venture studio building and investing in real estate technology and AI companies.
TYP64
Digital transformation firm that partners with established businesses to modernize operations through data and technology. Focuses on profitable companies under $50M ARR in the central US.
1 Million Cups Louisville
Free monthly speaker series from the Kauffman Foundation where two early-stage startups present to the community. Meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Startup Week Louisville
Annual multi-day event with 60+ workshops, panels, and networking events connecting Louisville's startup ecosystem. Organized by the local entrepreneurial community.
Connetic Ventures
AI-driven venture capital firm based in Northern Kentucky investing in early-stage startups. 118+ portfolio companies across the region.
Sixty8 Capital
Venture capital firm backing undercapitalized founders and innovators in the central U.S. Focused on diverse founders building high-growth companies.
Thrive Center
Nonprofit innovation hub promoting healthy aging through technology. Features a smart home showcase, educational programs, and startup mentorship for the aging care market.
LEAP (Louisville Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programs)
Partnership between the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council and University of Louisville offering educational series, networking events, and mentorship for healthcare startups.
GEDDI (Global Economic Diversity Development Initiative)
Nonprofit supporting Black founders through the Just Boss Up Academy business incubator. 100+ graduates with grants and resources for legally establishing businesses.
Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC)
Kentucky's largest community college offering an Entrepreneurship Certificate program. Accessible pathway for aspiring entrepreneurs in Louisville with flexible scheduling and affordable tuition.
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