Supported by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, it partnered with the Battelle Institute to create the West Virginia Blueprint for Technology-Based Economic Development, identifying four key sectors: advanced energy, chemicals and advanced materials, biometrics, and biotechnology. TechConnectWV focuses on fostering collaboration, research, and innovation to diversify and strengthen West Virginia’s economy and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As we begin to redefine our own mission and vision, we are reevaluating the way that TechConnect fits within the existing tech and innovation landscape in West Virginia. Our goal is to find and fill the gaps that entrepreneurs currently face. We have created an asset map to help us outline and work with other entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) in the state to accomplish our goals and support theirs, while ultimately keeping entrepreneurs at the forefront of our work. We bring groups together to create opportunities to support & assist startups and entrepreneurs.

Our Role in the Broader West Virginia Tech and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem:

Our Focus:

Champion and support tech-based entrepreneurship, starting with the earliest stages and to foster a thriving, innovation-driven tech ecosystem.