The University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub tied for third place as the Best Startup Ecosystem Support Organization in the Global Innovation Management Institute 2024 Innovation Awards. The category is geared toward “recognizing top incubators, accelerators, or hubs that support and foster innovation within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.” To qualify, organizations had to showcase their uniqueness […]
Innovation Events
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UC Downtown Innovation Hub Wins Global Innovation Award
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Two Views Tuesday Event to Focus on Energy Options
The next Two Views Tuesday event will focus on energy options for West Virginia and will take place on September 10, 2024, at the UC Downtown Innovation Hub (240 Capitol Street, Charleston). “Energy for Appalachia: Renewables and Fossil Fuels” will feature Nancy Bruns, CEO and Co-founder of J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works and Chairman of […]
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Amherst Madison CEO to Address Employee Ownership
Robert McCoy, President and CEO of Amherst Madison, will offer his insight into the advantages of employee ownership at the next Fresh Start Breakfast on Tuesday, August 13, at the University of Charleston’s Downtown Innovation Hub. Breakfast, catered by Café Appalachia, will be provided. Amherst Madison Inc. is an employee-owned boat repair, towing, and construction […]
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Cybersecurity Topic at Next Fresh Start Breakfast
Chris May, Security Solutions Director, CISSP, and Cybersecurity expert at Advantage Technology, will discuss best practices for data privacy and security with “Building Out with Strategy 2024” at the next Fresh Start Breakfast event on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. It will be held at the UC Downtown Innovation Hub at 240 […]
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Cryptocurrency Topic of “Two Views Tuesdays”
For those interested in – or confused by – cryptocurrency, the University of Charleston will offer two views on the subject with “Two Views Tuesday – Cryptocurrency – Too New for Two Views?” on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at its Downtown Innovation Hub. The event is open to the public, although registration […]
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UC offers Two Views Tuesday Event
As part of its Inspiring Innovation series, the University of Charleston will present “Two Views Tuesday” on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at its Downtown Innovation Hub. The event is open to the public, although registration is required. The discussion will run from 4:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m., then a social networking […]
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UC Offers Inspiring Innovation Series
Tighe Bullock, COO and Co-owner of Bullock Distillery was the first speaker as the University of Charleston offered the first of its “Fresh Start Breakfast” speaker series on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. “Fresh Start Breakfast” is part of a new series of events – sponsored by Huntington Bank – to be held at the UC […]