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According to a recent industry-wide study on the economic impact of the U.S. bioscience industries, West Virginia has seen an increase in bio-related employment growth since 2012. Additionally, with employment growth of nearly 10 percent since 2001, the bioscience industries nationally have been a leading performer among technology sectors over this period. The study, entitled […]
TechConnect West Virginia is pleased to announce that the 2016 Women & Technology Conference will take place October 6-7 at Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center in Davis, West Virginia. Click here for conference information and to register. The purpose of the event is to address the under-representation of women in the fields of science, […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in West Virginia affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on June 22, 2016. “The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing the people of West Virginia with the […]
Morgantown-based FCX Systems, a participant in TechConnect West Virginia’s Innovation Adoption Program (IAP), was awarded the President’s “E” Star Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, DC in mid-May. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. “FCX […]
The West Virginia Regional Technology Park (WVRTP) hosted a special visitor on May 24: Linda Cruz-Carnall, Regional Director of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Philadelphia Regional Office. Ms. Cruz-Carnall toured several buildings and facilities at the park, including MATRIC, BridgeValley Community & Technical College, West Virginia State University laboratories, TechConnect West Virginia, and more. Tracey Rowan, […]
The Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) has posted Program Announcement Number OWBO-2016-01 for New Initial Phase Women Business Centers to Grants.gov. The Synopsis, Program Announcement, Instructions and Checklist of Required Submissions documents can be found by clicking here. The purpose of OWBO’s program announcement is to provide funding for up to six (6) non-profit […]
TechConnect West Virginia, a non-profit organization working to advance innovation-based economic development and growth in West Virginia, recently announced its new slate of officers and a new member to the group’s Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 term. They include: Chair of the Board: Thomas A. Vorbach, Member; Steptoe & Johnson PLLC […]
For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a Growth Accelerator Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for monetary prizes of $50,000 each, totaling $3.95 million. The application period is from May 2-June 3 and information about the application process can be found at: www.sba.gov/accelerators or www.challenge.gov. New […]
The Chemical Alliance Zone (CAZ), dedicated to supporting and expanding the chemical industry and technology economy across West Virginia, through its ChemCeption incubator and in partnership with TechConnectWV and the Charleston Area Alliance, has developed ChemAssist, a new program to assist early stage development of new companies and technologies in both green and traditional chemistry. […]
There is still time to register for the National SBIR Road Tour, which will stop in Morgantown on Tuesday, July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the West Virginia University Media Innovation Center, located at 62 Morrill Way in the Evansdale Crossing Building, on the 4th floor. To register, click here. The event […]