Step 1
Awareness and Education/Pipeline Development
TechConnectWV will undertake education and awareness activities. These events will reach influencers and innovators, creating a rich pipeline of entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking start-up growth opportunities.
Step 2
Commercialization
INNOVA will provide assistance in moving an entrepreneur from concept, business development, product/service design and market introduction through the provision of grants and access to statewide, regional and national providers.
Step 3
Early Stage Investment
West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust will create an impact fund, accessing new sources of funding and collaboration among lenders providing additional critically necessary early stage financing to start-ups.
How to get started
Get in touch with us and we’ll walk you through all the steps you’ll need to startup your own, well … startup.
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Podcasts, articles, discussions … oh my!
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Master Class Series
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