2026 KCV IMPACT Competition

KCV IMPACT Competition

2026 Application
This is the official application form for the KCV IMPACT Competition, a competition to celebrate ideation and social impact innovation across Kentucky. This application must be successfully submitted by 11:59 PM ET on March 27, 2026. If you have any questions or need support, please contact Kentucky Commercialization Ventures support at KCV@KSTC.com.
Primary Innovator*
Person submitting this application.
Email*
example@example.com
What institution are you affiliated with?*
Other:
How are you affiliated with the institution*

FacultyStaffStudentOther
Idea Information
Title*
Co-Inventors / Collaborators*
Please list all innovators and their affiliation if not the same as the Primary Innovator's college or university above. Please put N/A if you are the only innovator.
Have you already disclosed your idea to your institution or Kentucky Commercialization Ventures?*

YesNo
Has your institution opted-in to KCV services for your idea?*

YesNo
Non-Confidential Summary*

0/250
How will your idea impact Kentucky?*

0/500
How is your idea innovative or unique to current solutions?*

0/250
What competition may your idea have in the market?*

0/250
What is the pathway to commercialization for your idea?*

Please describe briefly what would need to be done to bring your idea to the market.0/250
How do you and/or your team plan to use the prize funds? Please note that, if successful, prize funds will be awarded to your affiliated institution to administer. You and/or your team must disclose your idea to your institution as described in your institution's intellectual property policy.*

Please include major project milestones.0/500
Is there any non-financial support your idea needs to move it towards commercialization?

Ex. mentorship, team members, institutional support, training, etc.0/250
Do you have any potential conflicts of interest?*
If yes, please explain. (Ex. Do you own a company?)

Headshot*

Please upload a recent headshot.
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Media Release
I hereby grant Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) and affiliated programs or partners permission to use my image, likeness, sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video without payment or other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image, recording or furnished work. I warrant that any material which I furnish is either my own original work or work for which I have obtained copyright permission and full authority to use for this purpose.

I understand the use of these images and recordings may include but shall not be limited to:
• Educational materials, courses, and presentations
• Websites and social media
• Promotions for KSTC and affiliated programs or partners

There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed.

This release applies to photographs, quotes, audio, or video recordings collected as part of the KCV IMPACT Competition project only.

By singing this form, I acknowledge that I have completely read and agree to all of the above on behalf of either myself or my minor child, other family member, or person for whom I have legal responsibility.
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Innovator Acknowledgement*

By checking this box, I acknowledge that KCV will refer to the institution for their support and verification of eligibility.
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Idea Information

Demographics

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