Enterprise Architecture Peer Group

We’re excited to launch the next gathering of the Regional Technology Council — a group designed for technologists, IT leaders, engineers, and innovators who want to engage in meaningful conversations around infrastructure, cloud architecture, DevOps, and related topics shaping today’s technology landscape.

This meetup will be led in part by John Walker and will create space for peer learning, real-world problem solving, and practical insight sharing across our regional tech community.

Whether you’re building scalable systems, managing cloud environments, modernizing infrastructure, or exploring emerging tools, this group is for you.

Interested in presenting a case study, leading a discussion, or helping coordinate future sessions? We’d love to hear from you please reach out HERE get involved or for more information check the RTC website.

Let’s build stronger systems and a stronger tech community together.

THURSDAY, FEBERUARY 24

4:30pm

Innovation Campus - Innovation Lab

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Innovation-Driven, Technology-Enabled Cognitive Care

Defying Dementia is based out of the WKU Innovation Campus, a technology-enabled cognitive care company transforming how individuals and families prevent, identify, and navigate cognitive decline. Recently named to Louisville Business First’s KY Inno Startups to Watch in 2026, Defying Dementia combines clinical expertise with innovation-driven tools to deliver proactive, person-centered care in homes and communities.

What Sets Us Apart

• Technology-Enabled Cognitive Care
• Digital tools designed to support early detection, daily brain health, and ongoing cognitive engagement.
• Innovation-Driven Solutions
• Translating neuroscience into practical, everyday strategies people can actually use.
• Clinically Informed, Person-Centered Care
• Expert-guided care tailored to individuals, families, and caregivers.
• Care Where Life Happens
• Supporting cognitive health in homes, communities, and real-world environments.
• Scalable Digital Access
• Expanding reach through technology to make high-quality cognitive care more accessible.

Our Mission

Defying Dementia is redefining mindful aging through technology, innovation, and compassionate care. To Protect and strengthen brain health, support independence and quality of life. Help people live fully at every stage of aging.

WEDNESDAY, FEBERUARY 25

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Innovation Campus #129

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Where Entrepreneurs, Technology, Creativity, and Innovation Collide and Grow

Join us for the next StartupGarden: an engaging conversation focused on entrepreneurship and the future of our region’s economy—and what that future means for tech-based, innovation-led, and narrative-driven entrepreneurs across South Central Kentucky.

This month’s discussion will feature Judge Executive Doug Gorman alongside Henry “Buddy” Steen, CREATE Programs Director, as they explore where our region is headed and how entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators can help shape what’s next.

The conversation will be moderated by Sam Ford, Founding Partner and Chief Connection Officer at InnoEngine and Innovation Fellow with CREATE, bringing thoughtful insight and meaningful connection to the dialogue.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26

4:30 - 6:00 pm

WKU Innovation Campus - VIP Lounge

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Thanks to our sponsor Q Emporium and Continuity Advisors & Broker. Hosted by CREATE, WKU Innovation Campus, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and KY Innovation.

Turning Concepts into Companies

Have an idea that could become a business? The Launch Kentucky: Idea Challenge helps entrepreneurs, students, and creative thinkers across South Central Kentucky turn innovative and tech-enabled ideas into viable companies.

Hosted by CREATE at the WKU Innovation Campus, this challenge connects participants with expert guidance, resources, and professional services to validate, refine, and advance their ideas.

Submission Deadline: March 15 at 11:59 PM (CT)

Who Should Apply:

Aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students with early-stage or tech-enabled concepts.

Eligibility:

Open to residents of Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hancock, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Ohio, Simpson, and Warren counties.

What You Could Win:

Professional services including market research, legal and patent assistance, accounting support, product development, and more.

KY SBIR/STTR Meetup

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

4pm - 5pm EST

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KY Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame is a physical and virtual destination that shares and celebrates the stories of Kentucky's most successful entrepreneurs.

Our mission is to raise awareness of the impact that entrepreneurship has made in the Commonwealth and encourage others to pursue similar ambitious endeavors.

Nominations are open for the current year's class. Anyone can nominate. To nominate someone Click HERE

If you have questions or would like to become involved, please email Awesome Inc. HERE.