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Student entrepreneurs pitch next-generation medical devices at LifeSciKY summit

Nov 6, 2026

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Student entrepreneurs pitch next-generation medical devices at LifeSciKY summit

The four female founders behind Project Clear took home the grand prize at LifeSciKY’s Student Bioinnovation Summit in Covington for their redesigned disposable speculum.

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Student entrepreneurs pitch next-generation medical devices at LifeSciKY summit

The four female founders behind Project Clear took home the grand prize at LifeSciKY’s Student Bioinnovation Summit in Covington for their redesigned disposable speculum.

Kenton Hornbeck

Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame inductees reflect on success, perseverance and legacy

Nov 5, 2026

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Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame inductees reflect on success, perseverance and legacy

The four members of the Class of 2026 shared personal stories about the challenges of building businesses and the people who helped them along the way.

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Nov 4, 2026

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Two nuclear fuel companies reach regulatory milestones in Paducah

Nov 3, 2026

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Two nuclear fuel companies reach regulatory milestones in Paducah

Global Laser Enrichment and General Matter are advancing separate uranium enrichment projects in western Kentucky, with billions in proposed investment.

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NASA-backed AI startup AstraQua establishes presence in Kentucky

Oct 30, 2026

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NASA-backed AI startup AstraQua establishes presence in Kentucky

Led by University of Louisville alumnus Loay Elbasyouni, AstraQua is growing its Kentucky workforce while developing AI technology for autonomous aircraft and robots.

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17-year-old TikTok creator turns social media success into tech startup

Oct 30, 2026

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17-year-old TikTok creator turns social media success into tech startup

After amassing 4.8 million TikTok followers, Charleston Smith co-founded Vantr, a platform designed to simplify the business side of content creation.

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Builder Backed: The ‘Carfax’ for home maintenance

Oct 28, 2026

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Builder Backed: The ‘Carfax’ for home maintenance

Northern Kentucky startup partners with Fischer Homes to simplify home maintenance, connect homeowners with contractors and lay the groundwork for national expansion.

Kenton Hornbeck

Oct 28, 2026

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The people, companies and ideas building Kentucky's future economy.

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Meet the four entrepreneurs joining Kentucky’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2026

Oct 26, 2026

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Meet the four entrepreneurs joining Kentucky’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2026

The 2026 class includes four business leaders whose ventures span healthcare, insurance, retail and technology, leaving a lasting mark on Kentucky’s economy.

Kenton Hornbeck

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