Kentucky Science And Technology Corporation (kstc)

Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation is a Lexington, Kentucky–based independent nonprofit organization founded in 1987 that focuses on accelerating innovation-driven economic growth and advancing science and technology application across the state. The corporation develops and manages programs that support entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, and small businesses with commercialization, business planning, education, and funding resources. Its suite of initiatives includes accelerators, commercialization ventures, intellectual property alliances, and regional innovation hubs that aim to strengthen Kentucky’s innovation ecosystem and workforce development. KSTC works with academic, government, and private sector partners to expand access to startup support, commercialization pathways, and entrepreneurial education statewide. The organization operates with a mission to enhance competitiveness, economic development, and technology adoption in both urban and rural communities.