KSTC is a fast-paced leader with a demonstrated thirty-year history of developing and managing creative initiatives in education, innovation and economic development. Our mission is to accelerate an innovation driven, science and technology based economy in Kentucky. Currently KSTC manages and administers the AdvanceKentucky educational program, Kentucky Enterprise Fund, Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures, Kentucky PTAC program and the Kentucky VALLO program. These programs provide education and support to students and educators, start-up and small businesses and academic researchers across Kentucky. Other initiatives that originated at KSTC include IdeaFestival, Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, Startup Labs, Kentucky Innovation Network, Kentucky Space LLC, SpaceTango and the SBIR-STTR Matching Funds Program.