WVU HIT Lab (Hospitality Innovation and Technology)
About
The HIT Lab develops, tests, and evaluates new and emerging information technologies and conducts research, training, and development for students and the workforce in the hospitality industry. The lab features state-of-the-art interactive technological tools and devices, such as Internet of Things (IoTs), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) devices, and users are able to access several kinds of hospitality software and applications. Additionally, cutting-edge analytical tools and statistical software are available for students to collect, analyze, and review data in the hospitality industry. The customers of the HIT lab are students, faculty, and industry professionals.
The HIT Lab is led by Dr. Ajay Aluri, an internationally recognized scholar, speaker and thought leader in the fields of hospitality innovation and technology and an Associate Professor in the Hospitality program at the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
Services Provided
Accelerators and Incubators
- Accelerator
- Incubator
- Maker Space
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting
- Demographic and Census Data
- Diversification
- Feasibility Studies
- Forming a Business
- Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
Economic and Site Development
- Economic Development
- Economic Forecast
Events and Community Building
- Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
- Pitch Events
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Workforce Training
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Business Degree Program
- Internship Program
- Student Marketing Projects
- Student Placement
- Student Research Projects
- Student Training
- Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Libraries and Research
- Business Research Resources
- Company Data/Prospect Lists
- Demographic/Census Data
- Industry Data
- Lifestyle and Psychographic Data
Management Issues
- Leadership/Professional Development
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
- 3D Printing
- Augmented / Virtual Reality and Holographics
- High Tech Development
- Technology Transfer
Marketing and Sales
- Competitive Analysis
- Demographics/Census Data
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Feasibility Studies
- Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
- Market Plan Development and Training
- Market Research
- Student Marketing Projects
- Website Development
Mentoring
- Formal Mentoring Programs
- One-on-One Counseling
- Peer Mentoring
Networking and Associations
- Demographically Based
- Geographically Based
- Industry Specific
- Small Business/General
Nonprofit and Social Enterprise
- Entrepreneurship Services
Product Development
- Product Design and Development
- Prototype Development
- R&D Support
Space
- Coworking
- Lab Space
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Feasibility Studies
- Startup Business Counseling
- Startup Classes
Technical Assistance
- Design Services
- Technology Transfer
- Virtual Consulting and Online Services
- Website Development
Training
- Business Management Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Home-Based Business Training
- Marketing Plan Training
- Online Courses and Videos
- Social Media
- Startup Classes
AJ Aluri
1601 University Ave
PO Box 6025
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 293-1048
ajaluri@mail.wvu.edu
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