The EKU Business & Technology Accelerator
(Accelerator) is part of a unique and dynamic partnership to facilitate
the growth of high-tech, knowledge based businesses and jobs
to improve the economic position and lives in the Region.
The Accelerator is located in the new Business & Technology
Center building on EKU’s campus. Located on the Lake
Level in the College of Business & Technology, the mission
of the Accelerator is to create an environment that stimulates
the development commercialization of technology related enterprises.
The Accelerator provides multi-faceted services and business assistance
to facilitate business start-up and growth. It provides shared
resources, affordable space and access to faculty, staff and
management assistance.
The Accelerator includes the Eastern Region Innovation & Commercialization
Center, ICC, an entrepreneurial assistance and business development
resource serving 46 counties in Eastern Kentucky. Grants
and funding assistance are available to qualified applicants.
