Lincoln Trail Innovation Center

The Innovation Network is focused on the development of innovation-driven, technology based, companies in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Innovation Network was established in 2001 and expanded in 2012. It is managed in partnership by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation and a number of regional/local partner organizations. It is a statewide network of experienced business mentors focused entirely on the development of innovation-driven, technology based companies in Kentucky.

Kentucky's Innovation Network consists of thirteen offices, spread geographically around the state, that are staffed by experienced and educated business leaders. These Innovation Network Offices possess the depth and breadth of knowledge needed to help technology companies through preliminary business Assessment, Business development and ultimately Capitalization (the ABCs of business development).

Each Office offers assistance and guidance to Kentucky companies in the following areas:

Business development consultation
Business model consultation
Validation and Market assessment
Assistance with growth strategy
Access to service providers
Access to professional networks
Connections to potential suppliers/business partners
Access to funding resources and capital networks
Coaching throughout fundraising efforts
These services are available at no-cost to the startup. This is all made possible by support from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation and a variety of strategic partners statewide.