By TOM LATEK Kentucky Today Apr 23, 2021 3 hrs ago LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) â The University of Louisville has received $750,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to launch a new program aimed at solving long-term health, economic and societal problems resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic-Related Product Acceleration & Responsive Entrepreneurship Program, or PRePARE, UofL researchers will join with members of the community, on innovative ideas that can expand existing companies or start new ones to bring those ideas to market. Potential ideas include ways to track viral spread more efficiently, expand access to virtual services, or bring employees back to work safely.