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May 29, 2012
Innova Commercialization Group

StartUp West Virginia Venture Program To Further Align Business Assistance, Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

FAIRMONT, W.VA. – TechConnect West Virginia and The INNOVA Commercialization Group today announced the establishment of a new program that will provide business assistance and funding expertise to entrepreneurs in West Virginia. The program, called StartUp West Virginia Venture, will provide commercialization services to six selected small businesses and entrepreneurs. The commercialization services will concentrate […]

May 20, 2012

Women in Technology: A Formula for Success

The first “Women in Technology” Conference was a rousing success, with more than 100 participants representing all sectors of technology, two inspirational keynote addresses, six panel breakout sessions, a visit from Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, and an engaging networking reception.  Thanks to everyone who joined TechConnect at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center on October […]

May 16, 2012

STaR Symposium Features NSF Director

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 […]

May 16, 2012

Greg Babe Speaks to Charleston Area Alliance

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 […]

May 16, 2012

Teaming to Win scheduled for May 29-31

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 […]

May 3, 2012

Current Programs

Bridging the Ecosystem in Science & Technology in West Virginia – BEST in WV Are you an innovator, scientist, researcher or entrepreneur? Do you have an idea or invention that can improve our country?  If so, you could receive a portion of the more than $3 billion offered each year by the Federal government through […]

May 2, 2012

Biometrics Forum Set for June 20

TechConnectWV will partner with Computer Sciences Corporation and IMTAS to host a forum on the status of the biometrics industry in West Virginia from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm on Wednesday, June 20 at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center, in Fairmont, WV. The forum, “Next Steps in Identity Technologies: Biometrics and Beyond,” will bring […]

May 2, 2012

TransTech Energy Conference

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!