The Office of Economic Development and Real Estate is made up of six units. Together, these units strengthen Kentucky’s workforce and businesses, drive innovation, and enhance community vitality—positioning the Commonwealth for long-term prosperity and creating a stronger future for Kentucky and UK graduates.
Office Units
ASTeCC
The Advanced Science & Technology Commercialization Center, better known as ASTeCC, is UK's premier entrepreneurial ecosystem business incubator that encourages early-stage, high-technological, start-up company growth that will lead to economic development opportunities for the Commonwealth.
Business Engagement
The Office of Business Engagement is UK's front door for business collaborations. They specialize in connecting businesses and organizations with our exceptional students, distinguished faculty, and broad research and service capabilities.
Coldstream Research Campus
Coldstream Research Campus is a hub for innovation in Lexington, Kentucky, where companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs work together in a vibrant, tech-friendly environment. It's a place where people can live, work, and play—offering modern office space, green space, and opportunities to grow cutting-edge ideas.
Economic Engagement
The Office of Economic Engagement carries out an intentional business strategy that incorporates Kentucky-located businesses into the UK supply chain to impact the economic growth and prosperity of the Commonwealth.
Economic Development Collaborative
The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is made up of faculty and staff from across campus, along with partners who work in city economic development, who each play a role in strengthening Kentucky’s economy.
Real Estate
The University of Kentucky regularly advertises for leased space off-campus. Property owners have the opportunity to lease space to the University as the need arises. Real Estate bid opportunities may be viewed at our central purchasing website.