Fairmont Brine Processing, based in West Virginia, was named one of four winners in the 4th Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest, held May 12 in Southpointe, PA. The firm walked away with a winner’s check for $25,000 after pitching their technology to an audience of nearly 150 attendees. Fairmont Brine Processing has developed an evaporation […]
Imagine having access to the same state-of-the-art instruments that elite scientists use to create the latest high tech materials or the next generation of drugs. The West Virginia University Shared Research Facilities can help scientists and entrepreneurs from other academic institutions, national or state laboratories, or from the private sector turn imagination into reality. The […]
The West Virginia Regional Technology Park (WVRTP) recently launched the West Virginia Aspiring Business Leaders and Entrepreneur (WVABLE) program to assist, foster and facilitate research and technology startups and entrepreneurs in West Virginia. Participation in WVABLE provides both current and future entrepreneurs with the skills and resources necessary to succeed and grow. The WVRTP will […]
The Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series that, thus far, has brought Alexandra Cousteau, John Medina and Steven Squyres to West Virginia, will continue into the summer with speakers lined up for June and July. Dr. Jan Taylor, Director of the Division of Science and Research which organizes the series, said, “We have had a wonderful audience […]
The 2015 SBIR Road Tour stopped in Fairmont on May 14, providing information about technology funding opportunities for West Virginia entrepreneurs and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs of the U.S. Small Business Administration. More than 90 individuals turned out to hear directly from SBIR program […]
The more than 100 attendees of the Fifth Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit, which took place April 21-22 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, West Virginia, were the beneficiaries of the event’s expert presenters’ experience, advice and inspiration on moving the state’s life science economy forward. The two-day event featured discussion on strategies to […]
If you want to learn more about America’s largest seed fund, sign up for the 2015 SBIR Road Tour, coming to Fairmont on May 14. To register, click here. The SBIR Road Tour will help West Virginia entrepreneurs and small businesses explore technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business […]
On May 12, 2015, the Shale Gas Innovation & Commercialization Center will announce the four winners of this year’s Shale Gas Innovation Contest with each receiving a check for $25,000. The Finals Event & Innovation Workshop will be held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn […]
Students and teachers will explore 3D printing this summer at the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) during separate events that target their particular interests. For students, RCBI offers week-long camps, while educators can enroll in a two-week course in 3D printing. During both events, participants have the opportunities to become “makers” […]
A multi-disciplinary team of West Virginia University students is competing in EcoCar 3, the latest in a series of Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy. In the competitions, students create a hybrid-electric 2016 Chevrolet Camaro that reduces emissions while maintaining performance, consumer acceptability and safety. Students from […]