Helping founders find community and connections
Structured, direct, hands-on support to scalable early-stage startups in West Virginia through an accelerator program that helps startups test critical assumptions, create prototypes and products, gain early traction with customers, and prepare to pitch investors.
Supports local leadership teams as they advance their communities’ revitalization goals. Accelerate WV communities have access to professional coaching services to support diverse leadership teams, predevelopment services for economic development projects, entrepreneurial development + training services, brownfields site assessments, and so much more.
Learn more →Blueprint Communities teams commit to build a shared vision developed by local residents and create a “blueprint” master plan to structure their local community development strategies and initiatives, and to kickstart local projects. We connect these teams with community coaching and expert training that equips them with the skills and resources they need to achieve the goals outlined in their community revitalization strategy.
Learn more →Open to residents of Bridgeport and those who own businesses located within the city of Bridgeport. The Accelerator Program helps members expand and scale their Bridgeport businesses.
Learn more →EDA national community of practice centered on assisting coal-impacted communities with economic diversification and resilience. The project includes multi-level systems & network building and exploring innovative approaches for rural development practices.
Learn more →Ten-week program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action and turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving business.
Learn more →Offers participating communities a time-tested curriculum to accelerate their community-led economic development efforts. We support community teams over a multi-year period to move forward a clearly defined community development project from initial idea to long-term implementation and financing.
Learn more →Recovery-to-work ecosystem project designed to spur small business development and employ West Virginians healing from addiction through the growth of social entrepreneurship.
Learn more →Supports the growth of a West Virginia advanced technology cluster by working with communities and local businesses to provide multi-layered community-based programs, small business support, and technical assistance to help create business strategies and practices, as well as economic resilience plans.
Learn more →Pairs innovative researchers with seasoned business experts to drive startup success. By allowing technical founders to focus on product development while Experts-in-Residence handle business growth, this collaboration accelerates innovations from lab to market for maximum economic impact.
Learn more →Dedicated to supporting and empowering women professionals in the Huntington region. Through networking, professional development, education, and community engagement, WIN fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where women can connect, grow, and lead.
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