"The degree to which a state’s knowledge assets are harnessed and converted into successful innovations, products, and services determines its economic future."
- Milken Institute

Who We Are

TechConnectWV is a coalition of professionals dedicated to growing and diversifying West Virginia’s economy by advancing technology-based economic development (TBED).

We serve mainly as facilitators, enhancing awareness, increasing collaboration, and raising the discussion of important issues to spur technology development and commercialization in West Virginia.

TechConnectWV is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with broad membership from the private and public sector.

Our Purpose

TechConnectWV was formed to…

-Facilitate technology-based economic development in WV

-Promote collaboration among all resource groups in WV including technology, capital, workforce, business and support services

-Raise awareness of the importance of diversifying WV’s economy

-Increase innovation and commercialization, leading to high-paying jobs and wealth creation across WV

-Partner with WV Development Office to support initiatives