Described as the “engine for entrepreneurship in Northern Kentucky,” SparkHaus opened its doors last fall. Even before opening, the long-anticipated home for area entrepreneurs and technology innovators had attracted interest. Several founders, as well as businesses that support and serve startups, had already signed up for space in the historic building in downtown Covington. Blue […]
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Student entrepreneurs awarded $44K at pitch competition in Covington
Student entrepreneurs from across Kentucky received thousands of dollars in funding through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Collegiate Pitch competition on Feb. 28. The Collegiate Pitch competition was held at SparkHaus in Covington, where 17 teams from eight colleges and universities competed in two categories: the Exploratory Track for early-stage concepts and the Developed Track […]
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SparkHaus: Grow in a vibrant and supportive community
Once they know they have a great idea, entrepreneurs focus on questions that begin with “how” — how to develop their plan, how to find and attract customers, how to locate the resources and support they need. Soon, “where” questions also arise — where to set up the business, where to go for help and […]
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Sparkhaus receives grant to refurbish historic sign
This historic Sims Furniture sign is getting a facelift with help from the City of Covington. Covington has granted $7,500 to the Northern Kentucky Port Authority to aid in the refurbishing of the historic sign at the building set to house the entrepreneurial incubator SparkHaus. The incubator is located on Madison Avenue on the site […]
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Standing on the shoulders of giants
If you’ve attended college or visited someone in a hospital or even walked the halls of a public building, you’ll see the names. You may find the name emblazoned over the entrance to a building or hallway, or simply on a plaque in the lobby. In fact, you may pass the names daily, maybe pause […]
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Covington’s SparkHaus attracts trio of AI startups
Covington’s SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s entrepreneurship hub, is proving to be a key magnet for artificial intelligence startups. SparkHaus, located at 727 Madison Ave. in Covington’s Central Business District, is set to open in August. The space is currently under construction. Upon completion, the building will serve as a space for Northern Kentucky-based startups, investment firms […]
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SparkHaus partners with Disabled American Veterans on entrepreneurial boot camp
SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s future entrepreneurial hub, is teaming up with the Disabled American Veterans on an entrepreneurial boot camp for veterans. The DAV Patriot Boot Camp aims to help transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses with free startup education, mentorship and a supportive community to help them succeed as business founders and job creators. […]
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A sneak peek at SparkHaus’ progress: NKY’s entrepreneurial hub
Construction on SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s future entrepreneurial hub, is well underway. Located inside the historic Simms Furniture building at 727 Madison Ave. in Covington’s central business district, SparkHaus aims to be a space where NKY-based founders, investors and support organizations can collaborate in one central office hub. Upon completion, SparkHaus will house many of the […]
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Momentum builds for SparkHaus
Northern Kentucky’s new startup hub, SparkHaus, is on track to open its doors this summer. With renovations underway, the former Sims Furniture Building in Covington is being transformed into a dynamic workspace designed to provide a home and community of support for new area businesses. The 47,000 square feet of space features more than 170 […]
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Three NKY-based startups commit to SparkHaus
Three Northern Kentucky-based startups announced they are relocating their operations to SparkHaus. SparkHaus promises to be a central hub for Northern Kentucky-based startups, investment firms and entrepreneurial support organizations. Located at 727 Madison Avenue in Covington’s Central Business District, SparkHaus will establish a space for investors, from seed-stage venture capitalists to Northern Kentucky’s largest firms, […]