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Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation

Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation

Lexington, Kentuckyksef.org

Overview

Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides grants and support services to help startups and small businesses in Kentucky access non-dilutive research and development funding, particularly from federal SBIR/STTR programs.

Year Founded

2000

Portfolio Companies

2

Website

ksef.org

Investments

Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
TruDiagnosticMar 2022GrantCo-investor
HeXalayer-GrantCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation based?

Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, United States.

When was Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation founded?

Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation was founded in 2000.

How many portfolio companies does Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation have?

Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include TruDiagnostic, HeXalayer.

What was Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation's most recent investment shown here?

Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in TruDiagnostic in 2022.

What sectors does Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation focus on?

Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation focus on?

Stage focus information for Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLexington, Kentucky
Year Founded2000

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