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February 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The February edition of the Innovation Insider features a bestselling book created by UK’s 4-H team, the announcement of Launch Blue’s Spring 2025 UAccel Quick Start + I-Corps Cohort and upcoming events like Coffee Science Unfiltered and the Kentucky Innovator Challenge.

Coffee Science Unfiltered Session 5: From Bean to Business

Join us for session five of Coffee Science Unfiltered: A UK Educational Series with Fausto Sarmiento, Center Director for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Lexington. Fausto will provide an overview of the key considerations for opening a coffee shop, including developing a business model, crafting an effective business plan and navigating challenges faced by early-stage businesses. He will also be joined by employees from Blue Roasters LLC, who will share their experience launching a mobile coffee truck and discuss the complexities of permitting and operations.

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Catherine Fullen
Student Associate, Marketing & Communications
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Emersyn Acomb
Student Associate, Marketing & Communications
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Jaden Edelen
Student Associate, Marketing & Communications

UK 4-H team creates best-selling outdoor game book for kids

A team from UK’s 4-H Youth Development program collaborated with UK Innovate’s Social Innovation team to create a bestselling book packed with unforgettable outdoor adventures for kids.

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Bryce Marks
Fellow, Intellectual Property Development, Technology Commercialization
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Claire DeWeese
Fellow, Intellectual Property Development, Technology Commercialization

January 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The January edition of the Innovation Insider features Launch Blue’s new programs to support future innovation leaders and Zachary Stacy’s promotion to associate director of intellectual property development. You'll also find upcoming events and job opportunities.