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October 23, 2013

Innovation Takes Center Stage at Spirit of Innovation Awards Banquet

Morgantown, WV – Some of West Virginia’s top innovators took center stage at the TechConnectWV Spirit of Innovation Awards Banquet last night in Morgantown. Five awards were presented, honoring advances in energy technology, educational software, vote verification technology, ophthalmic patents and a model funding program. “The Spirit of Innovation program is an opportunity to spotlight […]

October 2, 2013

Spirit of Innovation Awards to be Held October 22, 2013

Thirty-three individuals and firms have been nominated for TechConnect’s Inaugural Spirit of Innovation Awards.  Designed to celebrate success and showcase innovation in the State of West Virginia, the awards will be presented during a banquet from 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown. To register for […]

October 1, 2013

Guidelines

Spirit of Innovation Awards Guidelines The Spirit of Innovation Awards are an opportunity to celebrate successes in innovation in West Virginia, and to recognize individuals and organizations who are leaders in supporting innovation and innovation-based business development. The awards will be presented during an event on November 16, 2015 at the Culture Center in Charleston, WV. […]

October 1, 2013

2013 STaR Symposium to Feature Nova Science Now Host, David Pogue

David Pogue, science author, New York Times columnist and host of PBS’s Nova Science Now, will be the keynote presenter at the 5th Biennial Science, Technology & Research (STaR) Symposium, to take place Oct. 22-23 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, conference organizers announced today. Dr. Jan Taylor, director of the West Virginia Higher […]

October 1, 2013

MATRIC Launches New Website and Logo

In an effort to improve communications and strengthen its brand, MATRIC | Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research & Innovation Center has established a new website and logo. The organization established a new website and URL at www.matricinnovates.com, which is a domain name reflective of MATRIC’s primary service: assisting customers with innovation in breakthrough technologies and product /process […]

August 26, 2013

Nominations Due August 31 for the 2013 Spirit of Innovation Awards

Know of an outstanding innovator or innovative startup company? Impressed by a student innovator? See an outstanding woman in technology and want to honor her work? Join TechConnectWV in celebrating contributions to innovation in West Virginia with the 2013 Spirit of Innovation Awards. Don’t sit on the sidelines–make your nominations for the awards today! Nominations […]

August 4, 2013

Clean State Program Holds Stakeholder Meeting July 10

By:  Kelly Bragg, West Virginia Department of Commerce West Virginia’s new compressed natural gas corridor is under way and more stations were announced in the state’s propane fueling infrastructure during a stakeholders’ meeting of the W.Va. Clean State Program at the National Alternative Fuel Training Consortium in Morgantown on July 10. “Making it Happen in […]

August 4, 2013

Charleston Area Alliance Hosts Educator|Industry Institute

Educators from the Kanawha Valley met recently with leaders in innovation and industry as part of the Charleston Area Alliance’s (CAA) second annual Educator | Industry Institute (E|II).  Designed to fill a gap recognized by the CAA between classroom and industry, the E|II provides an opportunity for teachers to learn firsthand about the education, skills […]

August 4, 2013

Secretary of Energy Moniz Visits NETL Morgantown

U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz toured the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown on July 29, addressing employees at the site, as well as at other NETL staff in locations around the country, including Pittsburgh, Oregon, Alaska, and Texas. Moniz said NETL has and will continue to play an important role in fossil fuels […]

July 26, 2013

INNOVA, WVJIT Featured In WV Edge magazine

Guy Peduto with the INNOVA Commercialization Group and the West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust are featured in the latest edition (page 48) of the WV Department of Commerce’s WV Edge magazine. Read how INNOVA’s work is helping entrepreneurs achieve commercial success here.Preview