Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards
Funding Amount
$25,000
Deadline
September 30, 2026
175 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards
Program Type: Non-dilutive grant funding for early-stage businesses
Award Amount: $25,000 per recipient; some recipients qualify for additional $25,000 from program partners
Geographic Scope: Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding region
Focus Areas: Invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship across all sectors (healthcare technology, education technology, manufacturing, financial services, etc.)
Eligibility: Early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs
Program Components:
Background: Now in its 25th year (as of 2025). The program was inspired by Henry Vogt, who founded Henry Vogt Machine Company in 1880, and his grandson Henry V. Heuser Sr., who championed innovation and supported new business growth. The awards celebrate the legacy of entrepreneurship and ingenuity in Louisville.
Contact: Community Foundation of Louisville
2025 Recipients: Six early-stage businesses received awards, including Revitalized Solutions, Due Gooder, Essential Innovations, KidVestors, Nongo AI, and Proper Pilots.
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application instructions are not provided in the available content. However, based on the program structure:
- Applicants submit proposals for early-stage business ideas
- Selection is competitive, choosing from a dynamic applicant pool
- Awards are given to businesses demonstrating innovation and potential impact
- Selected recipients participate in a 10-week accelerator program
- Demo Day is held to showcase company progress
Note: For specific application instructions, deadlines, requirements, and the application portal, contact the Community Foundation of Louisville or visit cflouisville.org/grants.
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