# UK, UofL tapped for national security technology pilot **Published:** 2026-06-12T20:44:00.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-12/uk-selected-to-participate-in-science-to-venture-pilot-focusing-on-national-security) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/uk-uofl-tapped-for-national-security-technology-pilot The University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville have been selected to participate in a pilot program focused on advancing national security technology, [according to WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-12/uk-selected-to-participate-in-science-to-venture-pilot-focusing-on-national-security). The initiative, called "Science to Venture," brings together a select group of universities to collaborate on research and development projects with implications for national security. The program aims to bridge academic research with practical applications in critical security areas. The selection of both major Kentucky research institutions underscores the state's growing role in national security innovation. UK and UofL join other universities in the competitive pilot, which focuses on translating scientific research into viable technology ventures. Details about specific research areas, funding, program duration, and collaboration parameters were not immediately available. The selection represents recognition of both institutions' research capabilities and potential to contribute to national security priorities. Both universities have extensive research portfolios across science, engineering, and technology disciplines. The pilot program offers an opportunity to leverage those existing strengths toward applications with direct national security relevance. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-12/uk-selected-to-participate-in-science-to-venture-pilot-focusing-on-national-security) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-12/uk-selected-to-participate-in-science-to-venture-pilot-focusing-on-national-security.