Funding Amount

$322,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

GroWest Coalition - KY Innovation Funding

Organization: Sprocket, Inc. (Regional Lead), in partnership with:

  • Murray State University Center for Computer and Information Technology

  • The Technology Council of West Kentucky

  • Murray State University Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

  • Kentucky Innovation Station (Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation)
  • Award Amount: $322,000 (regional portion of larger $2.6 million statewide grant supporting six hubs)

    Geographic Scope: Western Kentucky region stretching from Carlisle to Muhlenberg Counties, including the entirety of the Purchase, Pennyrile, and portions of the Green River Development Districts

    Focus Areas:

  • Tech-based business development

  • Entrepreneurial ecosystem development

  • Client services

  • Attraction of outside and developmental capital

  • Pre-seed fundraising

  • Early-stage education and mentorship

  • Help navigating local and state regulations

  • Connections to regional and statewide networks of other entrepreneurs
  • Eligibility:

  • Anyone with an innovative startup idea

  • Existing businesses with potential to scale
  • Regional Director: Monica Bilak (effective July 1st)

    Services Provided:

  • Early-stage education and mentorship

  • Help navigating local and state regulations

  • Connections to regional and statewide networks of entrepreneurs
  • Funding Source: Kentucky State Cabinet for Economic Development/Kentucky Innovation (announced by Governor Beshear)

    Contact Information:

  • Organization: Sprocket, Inc.

  • Address: 3121 Broadway, Suite 106, Paducah, KY 42001

  • Phone: 270.479.6552

  • Email: info@sprocketpaducah.com

  • Website: sprocketpaducah.com
  • Background: The regional effort was formerly known as "RISE West Kentucky" and is now rebranded as "GroWest." Sprocket is a 501(c)(3) digital economic development organization growing tech-enabled businesses in West Kentucky, located in midtown Paducah in the Coke Plant.

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Detailed application procedures not provided in available content. Contact the hub closest to your location or Sprocket directly for application information and services.

    Contact for Application Details:

  • Email: info@sprocketpaducah.com

  • Phone: 270.479.6552

  • Visit: sprocketpaducah.com
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    startupsworkforce-developmentcommunity-development

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