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Research and innovation are an important part of the West Virginia’s colleges and universities. Here are recent articles that highlight several different activities and accomplishments: West Virginia’s WVU grad student wins global contest for young scientists WVU Robotics Team Rocks NASA Competition WVSU Camp Targets Young Women Interested in Science Careers Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce […]
The following column by Anne Barth, executive director of TechConnect West Virginia, appeared in the July 3rd edition of the Charleston Daily Mail. West Virginia researchers, inventors or entrepreneurs who have an idea for a new product or technology that they would like to more fully develop and commercialize can apply for federal funding through […]
The 2014 Teaming to Win Conference, held May 28-29, 2014 at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown, featured a variety of informative panels, strategic forecasts, and keynote speakers. TechConnect organized a learning track on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards, entitled “SBIR Awards: Tapping into Federal Research Funding.” A panel of experts examined the […]
On May 20, the West Virginia House of Delegates took its “listening tour” for small business owners and entrepreneurs to Beckley. The sessions have been organized by House Speaker Tim Miley (D-Harrison) and the House Committee on Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, chaired by Del. Doug Skaff (D-Kanawha). More than 100 people attended the […]
TechConnect West Virginia will host the 2014 Women & Technology Conference on October 16-17 at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center in Wheeling, WV. The conference will begin at noon on Thursday, October 16 and conclude at 1:30 pm on Friday, October 17. Watch for more information about this two-day event, which will feature a stellar […]
West Virginia’s leadership in the area of 3-D printing took another major step forward recently. The Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing announced May 9 that it has a new, leading-edge 3-D metal printer, which is one of the most advanced in the region. The $750,000 printer is located at the RCBI Advanced […]
NG Innovations of Cross Lanes, West Virginia was among four companies selected as winners in the 3rd Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest. The contest, which was held on May 15 in Southpointe, PA, provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs and early-stage companies in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia to submit business ideas and technology innovations connected […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Virginia Company Among Four Winners In 2014 Shale Gas Innovation Contest CHARLESTON, WV – NG Innovations of Cross Lanes, West Virginia was among four companies selected as winners in the 3rd Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest. The contest, which was held on May 15 in Southpointe, PA, provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs […]
Save the date for the 2014 TransTech Energy Business Development Conference: November 12-13, 2014, Morgantown, WV
A senior from John Marshall High School has won a $10,000 college scholarship after her idea was chosen as the best in a field of 103 entries in West Virginia’s inaugural high school business plan competition. Sierra Cook of Glen Dale, W.Va., was one of eight finalists from high schools across West Virginia who traveled […]