Entrepreneurs will build Kentucky's future.

We believe entrepreneur-led economic development is the path to growing the Commonwealth: founders starting and scaling companies in every region, backed by a statewide network that works as one.

The pilot

Piloting what works, region by region.

With $6 million of support from the Kentucky Legislature and the Cabinet for Economic Development, KY GRIT is piloting regional efforts through the Kentucky Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hubs: programs that serve more founders, capital that gets unlocked, and tools every Hub can share.

Funded through House Bill 900. Administered by Blue North on behalf of the Commonwealth. 2026 to 2028.

ExpandProven entrepreneurship programs, taken statewide.

LeverageState dollars that unlock local, private and federal capital.

ShareTools and infrastructure every Hub can use.

FocusPriorities like entrepreneurship through acquisition, talent, and pilots with Kentucky startups.

The Hubs

Six regions. One network. Every county.

Learn more about the Kentucky Innovation Hubs at KSTC.

Have an idea for an innovative program?Companies, universities and organizations with an idea that would help Kentucky founders should contact their regional Hub to collaborate. Hubs bring proposals forward.

Find your Hub