Eastern Region Innovation & Commercialization Center

The Eastern Region Innovation & Commercialization Center is part of a unique and dynamic partnership to facilitate the growth of high-tech, knowledge based businesses and jobs to improve the economic position and lives in the Region.

The ICC is located in the new Business & Technology Center building on EKU’s campus. Located on the Lake Level in the College of Business & Technology, the mission of the ICC is to create an environment that stimulates the development commercialization of technology related enterprises.

The ICC provides multi-faceted services and business assistance to facilitate business start-up and growth. It provides shared resources, affordable space and access to faculty, staff and management assistance.

The ICC includes the Eastern Region Innovation & Commercialization Center, ICC, an entrepreneurial assistance and business development resource serving 46 counties in Eastern Kentucky. Grants and funding assistance are available to qualified applicants.