The TRUST Hub connects university expertise, community insight and entrepreneurial strategy to drive sustainable impact for Kentucky and beyond.

TRUST Hub Translating Research through Universal Solutions Together
TRUST Hub is:
Translating Research: We connect the dots between community needs and faculty research to drive solutions to market and effectuate the impact of the solution.
Universal: We apply universal design principles and take a person-centered approach across partnerships, programs, and all we do for campus and community.
Solutions Together: We co-create solutions with our partners to ensure alignment with their goals.

Central Catalyst for Human-Centered Innovation
Our Mission
We are dedicated to advancing and enhancing translational research, community engagement, entrepreneurship and training and development to sustain the economic ecosystem of the Commonwealth and beyond.
By The Numbers
$729K
TOTAL LICENSING INCOME IN 2024
56
TOTAL DISCLOSURES FILED IN 2024
59
TOTAL LICENSES EXECUTED IN 2024