West Virginia’s statewide network
Start here.
Build here.
West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem connects entrepreneurs and small business owners with resources, mentorship and people who can help them start and grow.
Find your pathThere’s a place for you here
Different starting points.
One connected ecosystem.
What we do
Supporting innovation and entrepreneurship across West Virginia.
Launched in 2019, WVEE began as a small collaboration among entrepreneurial support organizations and has grown into a statewide network connecting entrepreneurs with the people and resources that help them succeed.
Our mission
Empower a network of capital, talent, mentorship and infrastructure to support entrepreneurs statewide.
Our vision
West Virginia is the most entrepreneur-friendly state in the United States.
Common questions
Finding business support in West Virginia.
I want to start a business. Where do I begin?
If you don’t know what support you need, start with a navigation meeting. This one-on-one conversation with the WVEE team helps connect where you are and what you need with people in the network who can help.
Schedule a navigation meetingWhere can I find funding, mentoring or business coaching?
The West Virginia Resource Navigator brings business support resources together in a searchable directory powered by WV BusinessLink. Explore funding, coaching, training and mentorship support, then contact a provider about its current services and eligibility.
Can I learn about the network before getting involved?
Yes. Monthly meetings and LinkedIn Lunches are free, virtual and open to everyone. Explore Listen + Learn opportunities, browse business events and workshops, or catch up through the meeting archive.
Ready to connect?
Let’s build what’s next, together.
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