Your GPS for
Startup Resources
Find the right resources, people, programs and opportunities for where you are right now.
Whether you are starting with an idea, looking for customers, raising capital or ready to scale, Startup Ecosystem GPS helps you figure out where to go next.
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Your Startup GPS.
Amplify provides the ecosystem gateway, while our partner delivers the full software suite to manage your milestones, datarooms, and investor relationships.
Tell Us Where You Are
Set your starting point. Answer a few quick questions about your company, progress and what you need right now.
Get Your Route
See the resources that fit. We will match you with relevant programs, people, funding opportunities and organizations across the Louisville Region startup ecosystem.
Keep Moving
Update your route as you grow. Check back anytime to update your progress, discover new resources or ask Amplify for help making a connection.
Startup Ecosystem GPS
What Can Startup Ecosystem GPS Help Me Find?
Funding & Capital
Find grants, investors, pitch opportunities and capital-readiness resources.
Customers & Pilots
Find programs and connections that can help validate, sell and pilot your solution.
Mentors & Advisors
Connect with experienced founders, EIRs and subject-matter experts.
Programs & Accelerators
Find programs appropriate for your company and stage.
Talent & Technical Support
Find resources for hiring, product development and technical needs.
Business Support
Find legal, accounting, banking, marketing, workspace and other startup resources.
4 Stages from First Idea to Series A
Eliminate guesswork. Benchmark your company against clear milestone deliverables and get investor-ready.
Exploring
Begin validating your initial hypothesis, exploring product-market fit, and mapping your journey within the local startup ecosystem.
Upcoming Gatherings & Network Map
Stay connected with the venture community. Demo days, pitch competitions, and regional partner hubs.
Amplify Monthly AI & Founder Meetup
Vogt Invention & Innovation Awards Showcase
KYx Velocity Accelerator Demo Day
Keyhorse Capital Seed Pitch Sprint
Empowering Kentucky Founders with Modern Venture Tools
Amplify Navigator has partnered with a secure dataroom provider to deliver an integrated founder suite. Access structured milestone pathways, bank-grade datarooms, and curated connections to regional venture capital funds.
Ready to map your venture route?
Take the 3-minute assessment to unlock your state-funded founder suite and prepare for EIR review.