§18B-13-1. Legislative Findings; Intent; Definition
(a) Legislative findings. — The Legislature finds that a pressing need exists for collaborative research and development between institutions of higher education and industry. This need also extends to assisting companies to develop and adapt to new technology. A commitment by the state to support cooperative partnerships between higher education and industry preserves existing jobs […]
§18B-13-2. Higher Education-Industry Collaboration and Technical Assistance
Each governing board of a state institution of higher education shall develop a plan to engage in collaborative projects designed to assist business to adapt or develop new technology under this article.
§18B-13-3. Powers and Duties
(a) The West Virginia Development Office, in consultation with the Commission, is hereby authorized and directed to develop a strategic comprehensive plan and grant program to attract new science and high technology industries, to retain and expand current state industries through technology and other processes and to increase research grants, contracts, matching funds and procurement […]
§18B-13-4. High-Tech Research Zones, Parks and Technology Centers; Tax Incentives
(a) For the purposes of this subsection, a "qualified state institution of higher education" is a state institution of higher education meeting the qualifications to be established by the West Virginia Development Office. The West Virginia Development Office shall work with the county commissions, municipalities and local development authorities where qualified state institutions of higher […]
§18B-13-5. Use of State Property and Equipment; Faculty
(a) The governing boards are authorized to provide for the low cost and economical use and sharing of state property and equipment, including computers, research labs and other scientific and necessary equipment to assist any qualified business within an approved research park or zone or technology center. The commission shall approve a schedule of nominal […]