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The inaugural TransTech Energy Business Development Conference, held Nov. 14-16 in Morgantown, attracted more than 130 participants from 13 states. The goal of the event was to promote investment in, and nurturing of, new companies and commercializable projects that provide solutions to energy, environmental, and economic challenges such as creating new jobs and more competitive […]
The Southern West Virginia Rural Jobs Accelerator targets the nine (9) southernmost counties of West Virginia – Fayette, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Logan, Mingo and Wyoming. It is a partnership of five key organizations that have existing strengths and capabilities to assist businesses and to accelerate success: Marshall University Research Corporation, Robert C. Byrd Institute […]
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL West Virginia Chemicals and Materials (CAM) Commercialization Fund The Chemical Alliance Zone, Inc. (CAZ), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and expanding the chemical industry and technology economy in WV, has developed a new, CAM Commercialization Fund to assist researchers, entrepreneurs, start-ups and small-to-medium firms in their innovation and […]
TechConnectWV’s efforts to align existing resources and leverage assets are paying off, and are also being recognized! A June 11, 2012 post (listed below) from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation recognizes TechConnectWV, along with INNOVA and MATRIC, for assisting in the growth of the state’s STEM workforce. U.S. Chamber – Enterprising […]
West Virginia and TechConnectWV, along with INNOVA and MATRIC, are mentioned in a June 11, 2012 post from the National Chamber Foundation of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Efforts to align existing resources and leverage assets in West Virginia are paying off, and West Virginia is being recognized as an “enterprising state.” TechConnect West Virginia […]
When launching a new tech startup, success hinges as much or more on the person than the idea, and a common weakness is the lack of sound market analysis. These are two of the insights shared at a seminar hosted by TechConnectWV during the recent Teaming to Win conference in Morgantown. Members of TechConnectWV’s board […]
The Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Dr. Subra Suresh, addressed participants at the Science, Technology and Research Symposium in April and praised the EPSCoR program as critical to the success of the country, noting that “good ideas come from everywhere.” The NSF’s role is to create knowledge and sustain research, and Dr. Suresh […]
Native West Virginian and Bayer Corporation President and CEO Greg Babe delivered the keynote address at the recent Charleston Area Alliance Gala on May 8. In his remarks, Babe called for state tax reform in order to stimulate business investment and job growth. He spoke about breaking down artificial boundaries through regional planning initiatives like […]
On May 29-31, the 22nd annual Teaming to Win Conference will take place at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown. A premier event for more than two decades, the conference serves West Virginia’s business community and fosters collaboration and growth. For the second year, TechConnect West Virginia is partnering with “Teaming to Win” on the […]
Announcing the First Annual TransTech Energy Business Development Conference. The Conference is dedicated to identifying and promoting investment in start-up TransTech Energy (TTE) companies and commercializable projects that have promise for: Creating new jobs Providing benefits to existing companies Producing opportunities for advanced manufacturing Get More Information Here!