Founder's Weekend – StartUp Appalachia Accelerator (Catalyze EKY)
Relocate your startup to Appalachia with cash, an accelerator seat and a regional investor…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 31 Oct, 06:48 UTC
Summary
SOAR's Catalyze EKY pays founders $5,000 relocation cash plus a guaranteed accelerator seat, mentoring and investor access to move their company HQ to one of 29 Eastern Kentucky counties.
Dream spread
Relocate your startup to Appalachia with cash, an accelerator seat and a regional investor network.
Relocation reality check
U.S. citizens only; the business HQ must be registered in an eligible county within 6 months of moving.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Citizens or residents of United States only
This program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of United States.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
U.S. citizen, 18+, core leadership of a startup/established/launching business, living outside Kentucky, relocating to an eligible Eastern KY county.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Citizens or residents of United States only
BlockerThis program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of United States.
The long game
If United States becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
United States · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- $5,000 – $6,000Conditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Property purchase
- Not required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇺🇸 United States. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/SameGrassButGreener
The sub for relocating within the US — city-vs-city threads.
- r/Tulsa
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“$5,000 cash for relocation”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.