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Vogt Awards - Community Foundation of Louisville : Community Foundation of Louisville The Community Foundation of Louisville’s Vogt Invention & Innovation Awards is celebrating its 26th year. Since 1999, the Vogt Awards has offered entrepreneurs in the Louisville region a unique and exciting opportunity to take their businesses to the next level.
Each year, up to six early-stage businesses receive $25,000 in non-dilutive grant funding, participation in a 10-week startup accelerator program, coaching, mentorship, strategic introductions, and recognition, all designed to boost the growth of their business. Unlike other business accelerator programs, the Vogt Awards allows founders to retain full ownership of their businesses.
This year’s Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards application is closed. Stay tuned for an announcement about this year’s 2026 cohort selection in August 2026. These six early-stage businesses were selected as the recipients of the 25th Vogt Invention and Innocation Awards.
In addition to receiving non-dilutive grant funding, they participated in a 10-week accelerator program, receiving coaching, mentorship, strategic introductions, and other valuable resources to grow their new businesses. Learn more about our 2025 recipients. The Tremendous Legacy behind the Vogt Awards The Vogt Invention & Innovation Fund and Awards is celebrating its 26th year.
Established in 1999 through an endowment generously created by Henry V. Heuser Sr., this long-standing and prestigious program aims to strengthen Louisville’s economic health by supporting innovative businesses and inspiring entrepreneurship. It’s an incredible story of generosity supporting a long-term vision that benefits economic development in our community.
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