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Empowering West Virginia’s Future
We proudly protect and commercialize WVU technology, offer entrepreneurial education, and successfully transition innovative research into the marketplace.
Since our launch in 2024, OIC has covered a lot of ground.
new invention disclosures (CY2025)
patents issued to WVU
(10 U.S., 5 foreign, during CY2025)
entrepreneurs trained through NSF I-Corps program at WVU
million raised by WVU startups and spinouts
expansion of WVU's IP Licenses in 18 months
RETI TO UPLIFT AND ENERGIZE THE STATE AND REGION
We are 1 of 15 finalists for the NSF Engines awards, a potential investment of $320 million in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and 60+ regional partners.
WVU is ready to lead energy innovation across the Mountain State and region through the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium. Centered in the heart of Appalachia, RETI unites partners across research, workforce, capital, nonprofits, communities, and government, with a shared vision: develop technologies that solve the country’s most pressing energy challenges while catapulting an economic boom across the region.
Our Key Offerings
Inventor Resources
Find free campus resources that best align with your goals and needs.
View Campus ResourcesLicensing and Partnerships
If you’re interested in licensing WVU technology, equipment, or research, connect with us. We can’t wait to get started.
Let’s Get StartedNSF I-Corps
Have an idea you think could be commercialized? Test it in the market! Click here to learn more about the NSF I-Corps program at WVU.
Learn MoreStart-up
The LaunchLab helps undergraduate students develop and grow their own business ideas in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Launch with UsEngines of Innovation and Outreach
- AscendWV
- Bureau of Business and Economic Research
- Chambers Innovation
- Data Driven WV
- Industrial Extension
- Innovation Corporation
- Lane Innovation Hub
- Media Innovation Center
- Nemacolin Hospitality Innovation and Technology Lab
- Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative
- Research Corporation
- Vantage Ventures
- West Virginia Grant Resource Centers
- West Virginia Public Collaborative
- WVU Extension
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