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West Virginia University is one of the partner institutions that make up the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Hub: Interior Northeast Region. IN I-Corps aims to expand the nation’s geography of innovation by creating a cohesive innovation ecosystem that delivers effective models of education and workforce training designed for and by innovators in rural regions and small cities. Learn more about WVU.

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Regional I-Corps Courses and Info Sessions are open to anyone, regardless of University affiliation or geographic location. Courses can be virtual or conference-based, and sometimes are intended for innovators in a specific field.

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March 17, 2026
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$45M Raised, 114 New Jobs Created: I-Corps Startups Accelerate Deep Tech Growth in 2025

Startup ventures emerging from I-Corps teams welcomed a total of 119 new paid employees during the year. Alumni secured $16,617,873 in SBIR and STTR awards and raised $29,713,562 in capital to support research, commercialization progress, and long-term scaling.

RAI helps make West Virginia farms more sustainable, profitable

The Regenerative Agricultural Innovations, LLC (RAI), led by Dr. Matt Wilson, professor of animal sciences at West Virginia University (WVU), is helping make small farms in West Virginia more sustainable and profitable.

Brite raises $650k for platform to support at-risk students

Brite has developed a student support platform that uses behavioral data and predictive analytics to proactively identify at-risk college students and facilitate timely interventions. The company has raised over $650K in funding and has established partnerships with seven universities across the country.