November 29, 2016 West Virginia University, along with lead partner TechConnect West Virginia, has received a grant of almost $1 million to study the impact on the state of reduced defense spending nationally with a goal of helping mitigate the effect on the economy and create and strengthen relationships for possible growth. The grant comes […]
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is considering changes to the operation of the Green Bank Observatory that could jeopardize the future of this iconic scientific installation in Green Bank, West Virginia. Below is the letter shared by TechConnect with the NSF in support of its continued operation. Public comments may be sent via email to envcomp-AST-greenbank@nsf.gov […]
Op-ed in The State Journal, October 27, 2016 By Anne Barth Would it come as a surprise to you to learn that West Virginia has a solid STEM employment sector? For too long, the perception has persisted that West Virginia lags behind in this area, but the reality is that we are actually a bit […]
From SSTI: More than 48,500 are employed in West Virginia’s STEM-related fields, according to an October survey, A Survey: STEM Jobs in West Virginia in 2015, commissioned by TechConnect WV and the West Virginia Department of Commerce. The survey, which used data from 2015, found that 48,553 people, or 6.7 percent of the […]
Contact: Anne Barth, anne@techconnectwv.org, (304) 444-2918 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charleston, W.Va. (September 15, 2016) – More than 20 female business leaders will convene as presenters at the 2016 Women & Technology Conference to share insights and strategies on how women and technology can help revitalize West Virginia’s economy while supporting women […]
West Virginia Metronews By Chris Lawrence in News | September 05, 2016 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New survey results indicate more West Virginians work in STEM-related fields than some might believe.
September 1, 2016 Contact: Anne Barth, anne@techconnectwv.org, 304-444-2918 Charleston, W.Va. – According to a survey commissioned by TechConnect West Virginia, the West Virginia Department of Commerce found that 48,553 people worked in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related fields in the state in 2015. This represents 6.7 percent of the state’s total workforce and […]
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NEWS RELEASE August 25, 2016 Contact: Anne Barth, anne@techconnectwv.org, (304) 444-2918 Charleston, W.Va. – TechConnect West Virginia, a nonprofit coalition committed to growing West Virginia’s technology-based economy, has announced a new program designed to help West Virginia companies pursue business opportunities with the federal government through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business […]
ScaleUp West Virginia SBIR/STTR Assistance Program The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research & Development that has the potential for commercialization. Through the program, companies can be awarded funding to study the feasibility of a […]