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Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (KY-MEP) – Technical Assistance & Catalyst Equipment Match
Kentucky's NIST MEP center, housed at the University of Louisville, providing consulting, training, and technical assistance to small and mid-sized Kentucky manufacturers in lean operations, automation, workforce development, quality management, cybersecurity, and growth strategy; tracked $717.8M in total impact over five years; MEP Catalyst Equipment Match program available for capital equipment purchases made after January 1, 2025.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Small and mid-sized manufacturers in Kentucky across all industries; MEP Catalyst Equipment Match requires capital equipment purchase after January 1, 2025.
Requirements
- Kentucky-based small or mid-sized manufacturing business
- Contact KY-MEP at kymep@louisville.edu or (502) 852-9621
- For MEP Catalyst Equipment Match: apply at mepcatalyst.com; equipment purchase must occur after January 1, 2025