UK MidSouth REACH 5.0
Overview
The Mid-South REACH (Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub) program is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded initiative that extends across four states: Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia. The primary goal of this grant program is to accelerate the real-world impact of biomedical and health-related innovations through education, mentorship and financial support for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The Mid-South REACH program is not a traditional grant program; it focuses on product development and requires milestone-based project management in six-month increments, renewable up to four times.
Important Dates
Pre-applications due: May 8, 2026 by 6PM EDT
Full applications due: July 13, 2026 by 6PM EDT
Application Resources
Questions and Assistance
We recommend that interested UK faculty consult with the UK MidSouth REACH Project Manager or Co-PI prior to submitting the pre-application if there are any questions or concerns.
Please contact:
- Matthew Upton, J.D., Director of Technology Commercialization: matthew.upton@uky.edu