Middle Tech

Join Lexington’s innovators for an exclusive look at what’s next. On October 30th at Awesome Inc, we’re bringing together startup founders, alumni, investors, and community leaders for a networking lunch and Fellowship showcase. This event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the newest startups joining the Fellowship accelerator, alongside alumni who continue to shape Lexington’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Meet: • 12+ Fellowship founders and alumni • 5 Across judges and presenters • Corporate innovators and investors from across the region Stay for coworking, connections, and conversations that matter. 🔗 RSVP today - more startups will be joining soon! https://lnkd.in/edG5MX8p #LexingtonStartups #AwesomeInc #FellowshipAccelerator #InnovationEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #KentuckyInnovation

Major energy news for Kentucky. In this episode of the Middle Tech Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Long, CEO of Global Laser Enrichment, to talk about their plans for a multi-billion-dollar nuclear fuel facility in Paducah. This project could: - Reignite Paducah’s uranium industry - Reshape the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain - Fuel the next generation of AI & advanced manufacturing - Create long-term skilled jobs in Kentucky Watch or listen here → beacons.ai/middletech #KentuckyDevelopment #EnergyLeadership #CleanTech #WorkforceInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing #technews #tech

In just 3 months, Figure’s new robot, Helix went from concept to game-changer. With advanced sensory feedback and adaptive learning, Helix can process all kinds of packages in just over 4 seconds each - improving efficiency and reliability in real-world logistics. This is more than robotics - it’s a model for how scaling smart learning can create tangible community impact. #figure #robot #tech #technology #technews #ai #kentucky #business #lexingtonky

Cameron Lippert of ElectraMet on the Pitch That Started Everything Sometimes, all it takes is saying “yes” before you’re ready. Cameron Lippert recalls signing his co-founder up for Awesome Inc's 5 Across pitch competition with less than 24 hours’ notice - a moment that sparked ElectraMet’s launch from university research into a growing hard-tech company. That single event connected them to local investors, mentors, and a startup community that continues to shape Lexington’s innovation economy. #CameronLippert #ElectraMet #LexingtonKY #FiveAcross #AwesomeInc #StartupStory #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #HardTech

“At some point, it’s time to shoot the engineer and go into production.” That advice helped ElectraMet, a Lexington-based hard-tech startup, move from lab research to real manufacturing. For founders, it’s a reminder that progress beats perfection - every time. Getting your product into the world is how real innovation begins. Hear the full story to learn how ElectraMet and local investors are shaping Kentucky’s circular economy future - beacons.ai/middletech #StartupLessons #LexingtonKY #Entrepreneurship #HardTech #GameChange #CircularEconomy

Every startup needs three things: 1. Talent 2. Money 3. Customers That simple formula has guided ElectraMet’s journey - from UK research labs to a company helping global industries treat wastewater and recover valuable metals. Their story is a blueprint for the type of circular economy manufacturing the Game Change initiative is working to grow in Kentucky and beyond. #LexingtonKY #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #GameChange #CircularEconomy

From university research to circular economy startup - ElectraMet is tackling one of industry’s toughest challenges: removing metals from wastewater. In this special live event recording, Cameron Lippert (ElectraMet) and Chris Young (Bluegrass Angels) share how local investment + mentorship helped turn a Lexington idea into global impact. This story is exactly what the Game Change Initiative is working to scale across our region. 👉 Catch the live event replay: beacons.ai/middletech #CircularEconomy #KentuckyStartups #UniversityResearch #LexingtonKY #entrepreneurlife #technews

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is fast-tracking a 100-kilowatt nuclear fission reactor for the Moon, aiming for deployment by 2030. This initiative will provide high-power energy for Artemis program lunar bases, support advanced scientific instrumentation, and enable Mars mission technology testing. With competing programs from China and Russia, the first lunar reactor will define leadership in space nuclear power and lunar infrastructure. #NASA #SpaceExploration #LunarTech #NuclearPower #lexingtonky #louisvilleky #travelky #technews #entreprenuerlife #entreprenuerlifestyle

How do you deliver safe, reliable, low-cost energy to millions of homes and businesses for the next 30 years? For Tennessee Valley Authority, the answer is simple: extend the life of nuclear. With a 15-year, $7B Nuclear Life Extension Plan, TVA is reinvesting in its seven reactors, ensuring 8,300 MW of carbon-free power continues to fuel the Tennessee Valley. It’s one of the smartest plays in America’s clean energy strategy - optimizing what we have, extending its value, and paving the way for new nuclear innovation. 👉 Watch the full interview + Sequoyah Nuclear Plant tour here: beacons.ai/middletech #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #lexingtonky #louisvilleky #travelky #technews #entreprenuerlife #entreprenuerlifestyle

“Nuclear is sexy again.” Tim Rausch, Chief Nuclear Officer at Tennessee Valley Authority, shares why the demand for clean, dispatchable energy has nuclear power back in the spotlight. From powering AI and advanced manufacturing to securing America’s energy future, nuclear is stepping into a new era of importance. Catch this clip from our latest Middle Tech episode, recorded during a behind-the-scenes tour of TVA’s Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. Watch the full episode here: beacons.ai/middletech #lexingtonky #louisvilleky #travelky #technews #entreprenuerlife #entreprenuerlifestyle #nuclearenergy #nuclearplant