Photo courtesy of Kentucky State University The Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation is partnering with Kentucky State University on a new grant awarded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand agriculture technology (AgTech) research and impact across Kentucky. The project, Driving AgTech Research and Education in Kentucky (DARE-KY), will establish Kentucky as a hub for soilless plant production methods including hydroponics and aquaponics — a rapidly g

On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF) hosted the Kentucky stop of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) America’s Seed Fund Road Tour. The Road Tour connects entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. Also known as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, America’s Seed Fund focuses on next-generation researc

2024 Virtual Road Tour Starts January 23 During this virtual, three-day learning experience, attendees will deepen their understanding of America's Seed Fund - the nation's largest source of nondilutive funding for high-growth startups and small businesses - and have the valuable opportunity to connect directly with federal agency representatives who represent its competitive Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (SBIR/STTR) funding

As an initiative of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation, KSEF works with our partner programs to accelerate innovation-driven economic development throughout the state. Collectively, we do this by supporting research-driven products and services, expanding access to capital, and developing talent. The KSEF team focuses on encouraging the growth of scientific and engineering excellence, expanding access to R&D capital, and developing talent. KSEF programs remove ba

Joshua Covington is more familiar than most when it comes to the challenges faced by school systems and educators today. As a former teacher and high school principal, he knows all too well the complicated dynamics at play with teacher shortages, funding issues and waning student engagement. Though promising, educational technologies never seemed to take the intricacies of student engagement and public school resources into account. “I loved the idea that you could teach scie

Bring your health or bioscience technology to market with SBIR/STTR non-dilutive funding. Our goal is to help you succeed at bringing your technology to market by taking advantage of the SBIR/STTR (also known as America’s Seed Fund) programs non-dilutive funding. ​ During the process, you will begin by receiving virtual instruction via one-on-one meetings with KSEF staff and webinars. From there, you could be matched with an expert consultant who can provide you with template