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With the goal of connecting entrepreneurs with the capital and expertise they need to succeed, TechConnect, in partnership with INNOVA, will host “Meet the Funders”, an event designed to introduce members of the West Virginia Investor Collaborative. The free event will be held online from 10-11am on Wednesday, January 29th. To reserve your spot, click […]
There has never been a more exciting time to be an entrepreneur in West Virginia’s innovation economy. At TechConnect West Virginia, we are dedicated to helping innovators turn ideas into breakthroughs, create jobs, and drive economic growth across our state. For nearly two decades, TechConnect has been at the forefront of cultivating and strengthening West […]
Federal Investment to Enhance Entrepreneurial Support and Foster Technology Innovation Across West Virginia The High Technology Foundation has been awarded $848,800 by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund operational expenses for a statewide collaborative entrepreneurial assistance program. This initiative is part of the EDA’s commitment to foster economic development in regions impacted by […]
Social entrepreneur Ariana Shives has been appointed executive director of TechConnect West Virginia. Kevin DiGregorio, TechConnect Board Chairman, said, “On behalf of the board of directors of TechConnect West Virginia, I am very pleased to announce that Ariana Shives has been chosen to lead TechConnect. Her deep background in entrepreneurship, extensive experience in technology, and […]
With the goal of highlighting the entrepreneurs, researchers, companies, and institutions that are making a positive difference in West Virginia’s life science community, the West Virginia Bioscience Association will host the 12th Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit on Wednesday, May 29 in Huntington. The event will take place at Marshall University Foundation Hall. Those interested in attending may […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour is coming to Huntington May 17 as part of a southeastern tour to connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. Also known as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, […]
Longtime West Virginia entrepreneur assistance veteran Michele O’Connor assumed the role of Director of INNOVA Commercialization on August 1st, continuing her and the organization’s mission of supporting and commercializing new ventures in the Mountain State and beyond. O’Connor worked as an Investment Manager/Senior Investment Manager with the WV Jobs Investment Trust from 2011-2023 and in […]
New technology that uses coal to replace graphite in the production of lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries is receiving assistance from the Center for Applied Research & Technology (CART), a partner of TechConnect West Virginia. X-BATT®, a Semplastics company, was formed in 2019 and focuses on leveraging its patented technology for high-capacity, low-cost, scalable lithium-ion […]
West Virginia is recognized as one of the world’s greatest producers of coal for power generation and steel making. And while the need for coal for electricity production is waning with the transition to more sustainable forms of energy, research and technology are leading to new uses for West Virginia-produced coal, maintaining the need for […]
With the goal of highlighting the entrepreneurs, researchers, companies, and institutions that are making a positive difference in West Virginia’s life science community, the West Virginia Bioscience Association will host the 11th Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit on Monday, May 15 (evening reception) and Tuesday, May 16(conference) in Morgantown. The event will take place at the WVU […]