News & Updates

Behind the scenes at LifeSciKY ‘These things were not here when we opened up’
September 11th, 2026LifeSciKY is one of the flagship businesses at the OneNKY Center in Covington, but what do they actually do? Essentially, LifeSciKY provides areas for bioscience companies and scientific entrepreneurs to…Read the Article
NKU launches Norse Ventures Fund for startups, student learning
September 7th, 2026Northern Kentucky University is launching its innovation fund, which it says will give students experiential learning opportunities in venture capital. The Norse Ventures Fund focuses on early-stage, growth-oriented startups with…Read the Article
CVG partners with German airport technology alliance to advance aviation innovation
August 1st, 2026Leaders of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport have signed an agreement with the German Airport Technology & Equipment Alliance to advance supplier innovation, technology testing and international business collaboration. The…Read the Article
The Mad Piper looks to bring Irish pub culture, live music to Covington
July 24th, 2026What you need to know Co-founder Will Hodges modeled The Mad Piper after traditional Irish and Scottish pubs, aiming to recreate their intimate atmosphere and community-focused culture. The new bar…Read the Article
Covington to allocate thousands for new youth entrepreneurship lab
July 23rd, 2026The Covington Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to allocate $5,000 to establish a new youth-focused entrepreneurship lab through the Covington Works program. “When I was reading this, I was pretty…Read the Article
LifeSciKY to host Innovation Showcase at OneNKY Center
July 19th, 2026LifeSciKY, a nonprofit lab incubator based in Covington, is hosting an innovation showcase for biotech tenants, life sciences companies, educators and students. The event, scheduled for Aug. 7 from 11…Read the Article
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee ranked No. 1 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s emerging franchise list
June 12th, 2026Northern Kentucky-based coffee truck brand, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, was recently named ‘#1 New and Emerging Franchise in the United States’ by Entrepreneur Magazine. Travelin’ Tom’s was founded in 2020 by…Read the Article
Covington boutique to give women-owned businesses a retail foothold
April 14th, 2026What you need to know Muse Boutique is a new retail incubator in Covington supporting 17 women-owned, product-based businesses. The space offers below-market rent and prime storefront access to help…Read the Article
Community Voices: Why a human centered entrepreneurial mindset matters more than ever
March 10th, 2026This Community Voices column is written by Zac Strobl, the director of Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Northern Kentucky employers frequently express concerns about how to prepare…Read the Article
Student entrepreneurs awarded $44K at pitch competition in Covington
March 3rd, 2026Student entrepreneurs from across Kentucky received thousands of dollars in funding through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Collegiate Pitch competition on Feb. 28. The Collegiate Pitch competition was held at…Read the Article
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