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October 22, 2024

High Technology Foundation Receives $848,800 from U.S. Department of Commerce to Support Small Business and Entrepreneurial Growth in West Virginia

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 […]

August 26, 2024

TechConnect West Virginia Appoints Ariana Shives Executive Director

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 […]

April 26, 2024

WV Bioscience Summit to Highlight Medtech, Biotech Development In West Virginia May 29 in Huntington

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 […]

March 1, 2024

TechConnect to Host SBA America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour Event in Huntington May 17

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, […]

November 22, 2023

Michele O’Connor Assumes Helm of INNOVA Commercialization, An Initiative of The High Technology Foundation

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 […]

August 24, 2023

CART Assisting X-BATT in Efforts to Use Coal to Replace Graphite for Lithium-Ion Battery Production

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 […]

May 31, 2023

TechConnect Program Helps Drive New Technologies, Uses for WV Coal

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 […]

April 28, 2023

Leaders from UNDBIO – WV’s Newest Biopharmaceutical Company – to Headline WV Bio Summit

  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 […]

March 27, 2023

WV Bioscience Summit Set For May 15-16 in Morgantown

With the goal of highlighting the entrepreneurs, researchers, companies, and new policies 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 and Tuesday, May 16 in Morgantown. The event will take place at the WVU Innovation Corporation […]

March 26, 2023

TechConnect Program Aids Kanawha Valley Brewing/Distilling Entrepreneurs

Just a few short years ago Bullock Distillery, Clendenin Brewing, and Mountain State Distillery, all based in the Kanawha Valley in or near Charleston, were fledgling, early-stage companies trying to get their dream off the ground. Today, through hard work, perseverance, and a little help from TechConnect West Virginia’s TechWrxWV Program and the Chemical Alliance […]