The
NKU Office for Economic Initiatives has established the
Williamstown Area Innovation Center for the rural region
of Northern Kentucky. This Innovation Center is one of
six rural IC offices connected to a network of 6
regional ICC offices throughout the state of Kentucky.
ICC/ICs are public/private partnerships that will assist
the state’s entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies
that demonstrate significant market potential. The IC
program acts as a funnel for ideas, taking them from a
rough stage and applying a commercialization standard to
shape them into viable business prospects for investors.
Vision:
To inspire regional growth through
innovation, collaboration and opportunity creation.
Mission:
To provide leadership in innovation,
entrepreneurial opportunities, and existing business
growth while continually advancing the assets of the
regional community.
Goals:
1.
Create a regional identity for the IC by branding
it as the portal for economic development activities
throughout the Southern Counties of Northern Kentucky.
2.
Develop collaboration among the regional economic
development entities and educational institutions to
unite assets and strengths for accelerated economic
development.
3.
Increase entrepreneurial business development
throughout the region with a focus on knowledge-based
job opportunities.
4.
Prepare the local labor force the new job
opportunities created in a knowledge-based economy.
5.
Assist existing business with employee
development along with job and revenue growth.
6.
Achieve continuity of operations including the
expansion of services and partnerships.
Feel free to contact the Innovation Center if you:
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Have an innovative idea or product to
develop and sell.
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Need funding or financing for your
idea or product.
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Are interested in investing in new
ideas and your community.
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Operate a business and hope to hire
or train a highly educated workforce.
T.
Keith Schneider, Director
About
the Director
Northern Kentucky University
Grant County Center
390 N. Main Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
Phone: 859-824-3628
Fax: 859-824-3625
Email:
schneidert1@nku.edu
For additional information visit our web site at
www.startupkentucky.com |
