UK Gatton College of Business and Economics
 

Mission

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (VACE) at the Gatton College of Business & Economics strategic mission is to provide an experiential learning opportunity for University of Kentucky students, staff, faculty, and the broader Kentucky region. VACE is well known for the Entrepreneurs Bootcamp, with the option to receive academic credit for all University of Kentucky current students. We empower Kentucky's entrepreneurs to develop the knowledge, pitching skills, networking connections, and resilience needed to start a business from the ground up, and solve real-world problems. The Center seeks guidance from members on the advisory board as well as regional stakeholders to foster entrepreneurial education through webinars, online accelerator programming, and public events. VACE also connects entrepreneurs with mentors, Kentucky Angel Investors, and free access to downloadable books and templates. 

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September

The Art of The Pivot featuring PRLZ Packaging

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Webinar
September

UNDRCVR Lex Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Showcase - Fall 2025

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The Cornerstone | 401 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508

News

VACE Welcomes GSE Startups into Fall 2025 Bootcamp!

LEXINGTON, KY - The University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics is preparing to host a new cohort of innovative startups for the Fall 2025 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp 1.0. This online business accelerator, run by the Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (VACE), aims to help aspiring Kentucky-based entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable businesses. The program offers weekly training, networking opportunities, and a hands-on approach to launching new ventures.

August 2025 Newsletter

A new academic year is here, and we're thrilled to welcome back all our Wildcats! The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (VACE) is kicking off the Fall 2025 semester with our highly anticipated Bootcamp. This program is designed to transform innovative ideas into viable startups, providing founders with the tools, mentorship, and network they need to succeed.

UK Graduate Students and Future Bootcamp Team Pilot AI-Powered Logistics Platform to Enhance Shipment Visibility in Real Time

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 28, 2025) - In a groundbreaking demonstration of industry-academic collaboration, graduate students from the University of Kentucky piloted a logistics innovation that could redefine how transportation fleets track and optimize deliveries across the U.S. Through a partnership with Valvoline Global, the student-led team launched EdgeTrack Solutions, an AI-powered logistics platform designed to enhance real-time shipment visibility, fleet analytics, and support operations insights.