The Office of Student and Faculty Innovation is excited to host Mary Hott, Innovation-Technology Program Manager of the WV SBDC. This virtual seminar will provide: • Resources available to WV small businesses • WV SBIR/STTR State Matching Grant Program • Other WV State Funding Opportunities
The Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA) is launching its Build-Up Berkeley Competition, an initiative that aims to help new and existing businesses learn to thrive in our local economy. The Build-Up Berkeley program will combine an educational series where entrepreneurs will learn concepts and tools for running a successful business and...
The Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has released 8 notice of funding opportunities for prospective applicants interested in becoming a grantee for our regional Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRCs). Join this virtual information session to learn more about the regional SBTRCs and the Notice of Funding...
The WV Small Business Development Center (SBDC) would like to remind any business who recently received federal SBIR/STTR funding that July 1st – 31st is one of only two windows of time annually to apply for potential State matching funds. This matching fund program is through the WV Entrepreneurship & Innovation...
Is your community looking to improve its broadband infrastructure? If so, join USDA Rural Development West Virginia staff on April 25 at 10 a.m. as we discuss the Community Connect Grant Program. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants who will provide broadband service in rural,...
This session will cover the 11 SBIR/STTR participating federal agencies, their respective missions and the difference between how granting agencies and contracting agencies operate. Includes where to find the topics of interest, how to find if an agency has previously funded technology similar to yours, and determining the best agency...
The federal government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually. If you are considering pursuing SBIR or STTR funding, the first step is to learn what it takes to be eligible and...
The Rural Energy for America (REAP) program offers climate-smart solutions, such as solar panels, wood burning furnaces, and LED lighting, that provide small businesses the opportunity to reduce their energy consumption and bolster their bottom line, allowing them to reinvest in growing their business and create jobs. Application deadline is March...
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...
For many, the term “cash flow” conjures up visions of a daunting task that requires the expertise of a team of accountants. In reality, however, it is a handy, easy-to-use planning tool. While we typically think of it as primarily used by corporate entities – again with a line-up of...
