Department of Commercialization and Innovation

Capital is critical to grow the high-tech firms that fuel economic development in the emerging economy. Product development can be expensive and many new firms find it difficult to raise private investment funds. These firms must turn to alternative financing, which is often referred to as "pre-seed" or "seed" funding.

• High-Tech Construction and Investment Pool
• Research, Innovation & Technology Businesses
• Kentucky Innovation and Commercialization Centers
• Commonwealth Seed Capital LLC
• Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation
• Research Facilities State Income Tax Credit
• Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program
• Statewide Business Plan Competition and Awards Program
• Kentucky Investment Fund Act

Visit www.thinkkentucky.com for more information and contact the ezone for assistance in seeking these funds at 859-292-8444.