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TechConnect West Virginia

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🏅 Membership Has Its Benefits

Hello Reader, Still thinking about becoming a member of TechConnect WV? Member benefits include: Monthly e-newsletter with funding opportunities and ecosystem highlights Member spotlights featured in our newsletter and on LinkedIn Early access and discounted tickets to select events Invitations to member-only meetups and coffee chats Access to a private member directory and Slack community Voting rights during the annual membership meeting Most importantly, your membership directly supports...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

What does a stronger tech ecosystem in West Virginia actually look like? In 2025, it looked like 450+ entrepreneurs supported, $4.5m worth of high-paying tech jobs created, 9 new companies launched, and a growing community committed to innovation.These numbers tell a bigger story about where West Virginia’s innovation economy is headed and our Annual Report breaks down both the impact and momentum behind the data.📊 Our Annual Report is out and we’re proud to share the progress we made last...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, To celebrate the launch of our membership program, we’re recognizing everyone who joins this January as a TechConnect WV Founding Member. When you join in January, you’ll be recognized alongside other early Founding Members like WV Jobs Investment Trust, WV Manufacturer’s Association, WV Regional Technology Park, Chemical Alliance Zone, Allegheny Science & Technology, West Virginia University, and Marshall University. Founding Members will: Be publicly recognized for supporting...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

🚀 Calling WV Female Founders: Pitch for Connections, Not Capital As part of the Women & Tech Conference, TechConnect West Virginia is hosting a Connections Pitch—a supportive, high-impact session where women entrepreneurs share what they’re building and ask for the help they need most. This is not a traditional pitch competition.No judges. No scores. No pressure. Each selected founder gets 5 minutes to:✔️ Share their business or idea✔️ Name where they’re stuck or scaling✔️ Ask the room for...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, Wondering if TCWV membership is right for you? We built it for Founders, Startups, and Ecosystem Builders If you’re a founder or entrepreneur: You’ll gain access to programs, pitch opportunities, visibility, and a community that understands the challenges of building in West Virginia. If you’re a startup or tech company: Membership offers exposure, talent connections, discounted events, and opportunities to engage directly with the ecosystem. If you’re an institution, nonprofit,...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader! Today, we’re excited to officially launch TechConnect WV Membership. TCWV membership is more than a subscription; it’s a way to actively participate in building West Virginia’s innovation-driven economy. Join in January and you’ll be recognized as a TechConnect WV Founding Member—alongside early supporters like: WV Jobs Investment Trust WV Manufacturer’s Association WV Regional Technology Park Chemical Alliance Zone Allegheny Science & Technology West Virginia University...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, Behind every startup is a founder taking a risk—and behind many of those founders is a support network that makes growth possible. TechConnect WV exists to strengthen that network. If you join in January, you’ll be recognized as a TechConnect WV Founding Member—alongside early supporters like WV Jobs Investment Trust, WV Manufacturer’s Association, WV Regional Technology Park, Chemical Alliance Zone, Allegheny Science & Technology, West Virginia University, and Marshall...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, Last week, we shared that something new is coming to TechConnect WV. Today, I’d like to tell you a bit more about why. Earlier this week, we shared that something new is coming to TechConnect WV. Today, we’d like to tell you a bit more about why. West Virginia’s tech and innovation ecosystem is full of energy, talent, and opportunity. Across the state, founders are building, startups are growing, and partners are stepping up to support innovation in new ways. TechConnect WV...

3 months ago • 1 min read

West Virginia’s tech and innovation ecosystem is growing—and TechConnect WV is evolving with it. Over the past several months, we’ve been listening closely to founders, startups, partners, and community leaders across the state. One thing has been clear: we need a stronger, more connected way to bring our ecosystem together. That’s why we’re excited to share that something new is coming—a new way to engage with TechConnect WV and directly support innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Buy Your Ticket Here Hi everyone, We’re excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for TechConnect West Virginia’s Women & Tech Conference, taking place February 13, 2026 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Huntington, WV! For a limited time, you can secure early-bird tickets for just $99. Your conference ticket also includes a complimentary one-year “Connector” TechConnect membership, providing ongoing access to resources, networking opportunities, events, and member-only benefits...

4 months ago • 1 min read