The College of Business Graduate Programs and the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship present: THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION - Free networking and Quick-Pitch Competition at the Rabbit Hole Distillery! Network with our faculty and staff and learn more about our graduate programs, including our #25 Nationally Ranked Innovation MBA, MBA, and MSBA programs or our graduate […]

Woody Norris is a serial inventor of electronics, tools and cutting-edge sonic equipment — such as the LRAD acoustic cannon. He is a remarkable inventor and his talks are incredibly memorable don't miss this terrific opportunity to hear from such a unique and novel mind! If you are not a member, tickets are required for […]

Jump in the water with the Venture Sharks! Semifinalists will compete for $5,000 cash and thousands in prizes in the preliminary round of our 12th annual business pitch competition. Special thanks to our title sponsors, Amplify and KY Innovation, who are allowing us to offer this event free of charge!  At the prelims, entrepreneurs will […]

We will give an overview of all small business certifications on the federal, state, and local levels and what they mean for you as a small business. The following events will highlight each certification specifically. 

"Transformation can feel like an overwhelming task, but when you break it down and understand the components, it becomes achievable. This isn’t something just for giant corporations – every organization can benefit from thinking through their data approach." As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Judy Nichols has learned firsthand how to demystify this approach, and will […]

In partnership with Bellarmine, UK, UofL and GLI, during this session, you will hear from multiple student startups who will present their companies and then be on a panel discussion speaking to the advantages and challenges of being a student founder, how other founders/resources/the community could be of support to each other and these students, […]

This September, the 2021 Render Competition will have narrowed down its applicant pool to the top 16 companies. On September 23, Render Capital will host a Pitch Event to conclude the final selection process and announce the 8 winners who will each be awarded a $100,000 investment. The winners will also pitch their company to […]

Grab your afternoon coffee and join us for our KYPTAC Social Hour! This informal event will be facilitated by Kentucky State Director Nancy Brown and will cover what YOU want to discuss. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, network with other PTAC clients, discuss current and upcoming events in government contracting that impact […]

Our next Thought Leadership Series event will feature a University of Louisville researcher who has developed a roadmap he hopes will set companies up for success in bringing employees who have been working from home back to the office. Join us to hear from Dr. Brad Shuck, an organizational development researcher, inventor, and associate professor, […]

The Louisville Healthcare CEO Council and Aging 2.0 hosts a pitch event to pitch to the nation's top healthcare executives.  Innovations are sourced from around the world and the 6 best companies pitch their opportunities.  

Join us September 29th at 11am(PT)/2pm(ET) for a fireside chat with Sedale Turbovsky, CEO & Co-Founder of OpenGrants, and Meredith Noble, Co-Founder of LearnGrantWriting.org. In this 1-hour session, you’ll learn about tips and resources for grant writers including how to get started, stay organized, focus on the right grants, and win more funding. This conversation will cover - Grant […]