West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem November 2022
West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem November, 2022
West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting to connect and identify opportunities for improvement in aiding entrepreneurs across the state. The work aims to bring together key providers in the state to share best practices and inspire collaborations. If you are new to the group, you will need to register for this zoom series. You only...
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 Competition Collegiate Business Plan Competition Community Business Plan...
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, invite an entrepreneur to share...
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...
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...
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 round...
Generation WV’s NewForce and Fellowship Programs Support Talent Development, Retention
A Rapid Decline As we think about the future of our state, what does a vibrant West Virginia look like? We may all have varying answers, but one thing is certain – we can’t achieve it without thinking about the next generation. Unfortunately, West Virginia has the highest rate of population...
West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Update May 2022
Spotlight Program: Amber Ravenscroft Manager of Innovation The EdVenture Group NSF Regional Innovation Engines Funding Opportunity The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, or TIP, is pleased to announce the launch of a bold, new initiative called the NSF Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program and funding opportunity. NSF Engines is committed to creating...
West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting to connect and identify opportunities for improvement in aiding entrepreneurs across the state. The work aims to bring together key providers in the state to share best practices and inspire collaborations. If you are new to the group, you will need to register for this zoom series. You only...
