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Application Period Open Through February 1, 2015 Are you a researcher, entrepreneur, or small business in Pennsylvania or West Virginia focused on developing a new product or service for the shale energy space? Applications are now being accepted for the 4th Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest, which provides up to $100,000 in cash awards toshale […]
New technologies aimed at transitioning to a lower-carbon, industrially competitive and sustainable economy were featured at the 3rd Annual TransTech Energy Business Development Conference, held Nov. 12-13 in Morgantown. Five pitch sessions highlighted rising firms and entrepreneurs in monitoring technologies and energy storage; engines and fuels; materials; energy efficiency; and water technologies. More than 160 […]
Registration is still open for the Third Annual TransTech Energy Business Development Conference, scheduled November 12-13 in Morgantown. “TechConnect West Virginia once again is pleased to be one of the conference’s sponsors and to be part of promoting entrepreneurism and innovation in this important business sector,” said Anne Barth, Executive Director. Participate, raise expectations and […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration West Virginia District Office is proud to announce that SBA’s online portal is ready to accept nominations for its 2015 National Small Business Week Awards. SBA has been following the mantra – Smart, Bold and Accessible in the way the agency conducts business. This is now the third year SBA […]
Registration is open for The 3rd Annual TransTech Energy Business Development Conference, which will be held Nov. 12-13 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown. The conference provides an opportunity to learn about new business ideas and consider investments in start-up companies that can provide solutions to energy, environmental, and economic development challenges. TransTech Energy […]
After TechConnect’s inaugural Women & Technology Conference in 2012, we asked those who attended the event whether we should hold it again. The answer was a resounding “yes!” We also asked what they liked, and what worked best. Here are some of the comments we heard: “Everyone was so passionate about what they were discussing […]
Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is one of America’s fastest-growing private companies according to Inc. The magazine released its special report and annual rankings for 2014, now in its 33rd year. Just a week after being listed No. 7 on the Washington Technology 2014 Fast 50, AST continues to receive honors ranking No. 268 among […]
As part of National Manufacturing Day on October 3, the West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership will take K-12 students from area schools on visits to manufacturing sites in Monongalia County. Gerald Biser, Director of WVMEP, said the visits offer an educational opportunity to increase knowledge, interest, and career awareness. “Introducing our K-12 students to the […]
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting a “West Virginia Innovates” seminar around the state to educate business owners and entrepreneurs about opportunities related to commercialization. The seminar provides an introductory overview of the basics of commercialization. “The seminar focuses on helping inventive West Virginians transition their great idea for a new product […]
New cash awards have been added to the business pitch competition that will be part of this year’s TransTech Energy (TTE) Business Development Conference. The 2014 conference will be Nov. 12-13 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown. The conference provides an opportunity to promote ideas and investment in new companies that can provide solutions […]