Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Bridging Innovation 2023 Thanks for Attending

Bridging Innovation Week 2023 Exceeds Expectations with Record-Breaking Attendance and Engagement with the WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Bridging Innovation Week, the premier entrepreneurship event in West Virginia, recently concluded with resounding success. The event, which took place from April 17th to April 20th, 2023 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia, attracted a record-breaking number of attendees and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from all involved. “This week really...

April 27, 2023By Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, UncategorizedRead more...

West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem- September 2022 Update

Partnership Spotlight:  XLerate Health SBIR/STTR Applicant Assistance Bootcamp Eugene Krentsel, [email protected] Link https://xleratornetwork.com Entrepreneur Spotlight Contact Info: John Higginbotham, Vairoh,  [email protected] ASK: If you work directly with entrepreneurs, invite an entrepreneur to share during an upcoming ecosystem call. The West Virginia Statewide Business Plan Competitions are now open for entry! To learn more visit: High School Business Plan...

September 16, 2022By Advancing Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, , , Read more...

Rebranding TransTech- The Evolving Energy Conference

TransTech

For the last nine years the TransTech Program has served as a way to connect and bring together members of the energy sector, showcase new technologies, make contact with potential strategic partners, and talk shop with fellow entrepreneurs. For the 10th anniversary, West Virginia University is excited to announce the...

September 2, 2022By Advancing Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Innovation-Led, Nonprofit Development, , , Read more...

West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Update- August 2022

Bridging Innovation Week 2023: Save the Date | April 17-21, Wheeling, WV Bridging Innovation Landing Page Help us spread the word! Promotional Graphics & Sample Language ASK: Share topic and speaker ideas with Tara and I. Entrepreneur Spotlight Contact Info: Gary Gini, The Instrument Lab | [email protected] ASK: If you work directly with entrepreneurs,...

August 12, 2022By Advancing Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Startup, , , , , , Read more...

FASTER WV: Boosting Entrepreneurship, Startups and Business Expansion

Are you aware that West Virginia lags far behind Appalachia, and the nation, in entrepreneurial and start-up activity? In fact, the Kauffman Foundation’s 2017 State Report found that WV ranked last in startup early job creation with a third as many jobs created as the leading state, and below the...

July 22, 2022By Advancing Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Microenterprises, Startup, Women and Business, , , , , , , , , , , Read more...

West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Update July 2022

Bridging Innovation 2023 Announced!

That's right! Bridging Innovation 2022 is coming to Wheeling next year! If you haven't heard of Bridging Innovation or were unable to make it last year, now is the time to get your event registered for 2023! Keep up to date with Bridging Innovation by checking in...

July 15, 2022By Advancing Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Nonprofit Development, Startup, Technology, , , , , , , , , Read more...

West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Update June 2022

Spotlight Programs:

Lauren Prinzo Community & Economic Development Specialist WVU Extension Service Equity in Entrepreneurship Findings Update and Discussion West Virginia University is conducting in-person strategic planning meetings across West Virginia as part of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Technical Assistance grant aimed at expanding entrepreneurship opportunities for rural and low-income youth. The next...

June 17, 2022By Advancing Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Entrepreneurs in Action, Innovation-Led, Startup, , , , , , , Read more...