MOLG specializes in developing digital tools and automation solutions for businesses in the manufacturing sector. The company employs artificial intelligence and robotics to create autonomous micro-factories, promoting a circular economy by enhancing product sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
FirstEnergy Corporation, established in 1996 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a diversified energy company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately six million customers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The company operates through regulated distribution and transmission segments, owning and managing a vast network of power plants, transmission lines, and distribution systems. These include coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar facilities, as well as 24,486 circuit miles of transmission lines and 269,691 miles of distribution lines, with a total installed transformer capacity of approximately 156,115,196 kilovolt-amperes. In addition to its core operations, FirstEnergy also provides energy-related products and services to retail and wholesale customers, contributing to the strengthening of local communities through its foundation's support of nonprofit organizations.
Mon Power provides electricity utility customers in 34 West Virginia counties.
Strategic Analysis
Grant in 2024
Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is an industry-leading government professional services firm that excels in providing innovative solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow. Founded in 1986, SA is a small business headquartered in Arlington, VA that employs approximately 200 professionals who provide all of the skills, tools, and creative ideas necessary to address the technical, operational, programmatic, and policy aspects of national defense and homeland security issues.
At SA, operational excellence and client satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Through our unique core competencies, they strive to provide leading-edge innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs, and our employees have a constant commitment to quality and delivering results. SA's core competencies and list of clients have also greatly expanded and diversified as new demands have been placed on the professional services industry and as the world environment has changed.
To meet these new demands, SA continues its efforts to build a talented and results-driven workforce. They recognize that the key to our business success directly comes from the diverse ideas, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees, as well as the ethical business practices embedded in our culture. Additionally, SA’s “extended family” approach to its cultural environment fosters collaboration and teamwork among its employees, and greatly enhances our performance and efficiency.
Dominion Energy Innovation Center
Grant in 2024
Established in 2009, Dominion Energy Innovation Center is a business accelerator located in Ashland, Virginia. It fosters growth for startups focused on agriculture, energy, and sustainability solutions by providing programs, mentorships, and office spaces in a collaborative, highly-networked environment.
Jefferson Lab
Grant in 2024
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is one of 17 national laboratories funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The lab also receives support from the City of Newport News and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The lab’s primary mission is to conduct basic research of the atom's nucleus using the lab’s unique particle accelerator, known as the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF). Jefferson Lab also conducts a variety of research using its Free-Electron Laser, which is based on the same electron-accelerating technology used in CEBAF.
In addition to its science mission, the lab provides programs designed to help educate the next generation in science and technology, and to engage the public.
Managing and operating the lab for DOE is Jefferson Science Associates, LLC. JSA is a limited liability company created by Southeastern Universities Research Association and PAE Applied Technologies
West Virginia University
Grant in 2024
West Virginia University in Morgantown offers the chance to take part in strong academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
A world-class university hosting students from across the country and around the world, WVU is known for its strong academics, excellent athletic programs, and access to the natural beauty of West Virginia.
In fact, entering students can enjoy the Mountaineer Adventure Program, an outdoor orientation that takes students white-water rafting, mountain climbing, or scuba diving within the state and in locations across the globe, like Fiji or New Zealand.
The Mountaineers are also consistent contenders for top athletic prizes, with the football and men’s basketball teams often playing in the national spotlight.
Of the many academic programs available to study, there are a few interesting and unique programs such as Aerospace Engineering, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology, Child Development and Family Studies, Education Leadership and Public School Administration, Forensic and Investigative Science, Industrial Engineering, Nursing, Professional Writing and Editing, and many others.
Searching for a job post-graduation doesn’t have to be a solitary journey. The career service center has support programs such as career counseling, job fairs, and seminars and workshops that cover subjects like portfolios, resume writing, salary information, and the interview process, which are sure to enhance the job search.
The financial aid office can help you find the means to cover your tuition and other educational expenses. FAFSA-related aid includes loans, grants, and work-study.
Scholarships offered by WVU include scholarships for West Virginia residents, non-residents, and transfer students as well as the Promise scholarship which covers all of a student’s tuition based on merit.
NovaTech began as an engineering services company primarily supporting the nuclear industry. Today NovaTech provides high end engineering and manufacturing services to nuclear, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets from their 25,000 square foot facility located in Lynchburg, VA. NovaTech’s engineering department is comprised of engineers, designers, and scientists who are adept at using the latest analytical and design software. They provide mechanical analysis, thermal analysis, machine design, structural design, and programming services.
NovaTech’s manufacturing and welding operations are housed in a 9000 square foot shop area. All welders are AWS certified and they routinely provide complete data packs including load test, weld checks, material certs, and welder qualifications to their customers. Their assembly area has a 25′ under the hook height and 5 ton gantry crane.
Virginia Tech
Grant in 2023
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, known as Virginia Tech, is a public research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia, with additional educational facilities across six regions in the state and a study-abroad site in Switzerland. Established in 1857, Virginia Tech offers 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 34,400 students. The university is recognized for its research capabilities, managing a research portfolio valued at $522 million, which positions it as the 46th university in the United States for research expenditures and the only institution in Virginia among the top 50. Additionally, Virginia Tech is designated as one of the six senior military colleges in the U.S. through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, making it the state's second-largest public university by enrollment.
Jefferson Lab
Grant in 2023
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is one of 17 national laboratories funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The lab also receives support from the City of Newport News and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The lab’s primary mission is to conduct basic research of the atom's nucleus using the lab’s unique particle accelerator, known as the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF). Jefferson Lab also conducts a variety of research using its Free-Electron Laser, which is based on the same electron-accelerating technology used in CEBAF.
In addition to its science mission, the lab provides programs designed to help educate the next generation in science and technology, and to engage the public.
Managing and operating the lab for DOE is Jefferson Science Associates, LLC. JSA is a limited liability company created by Southeastern Universities Research Association and PAE Applied Technologies
MITRE Corporation / CVE
Grant in 2023
The MITRE Corporation is a not-for-profit organization that provides systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support to the U.S. government. It operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) for various government entities, including the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security. MITRE's FFRDCs focus on areas such as acquisition and systems analysis, airspace safety and security, command and control, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. The organization also conducts research and development in advanced technologies, including biotechnology, nanotechnology, neurotechnology, computational imaging, and quantum computing. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, MITRE has additional facilities in McLean, Virginia, and maintains a global presence.
Virginia Tech
Grant in 2023
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, known as Virginia Tech, is a public research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia, with additional educational facilities across six regions in the state and a study-abroad site in Switzerland. Established in 1857, Virginia Tech offers 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 34,400 students. The university is recognized for its research capabilities, managing a research portfolio valued at $522 million, which positions it as the 46th university in the United States for research expenditures and the only institution in Virginia among the top 50. Additionally, Virginia Tech is designated as one of the six senior military colleges in the U.S. through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, making it the state's second-largest public university by enrollment.
Strategic Analysis
Grant in 2023
Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is an industry-leading government professional services firm that excels in providing innovative solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow. Founded in 1986, SA is a small business headquartered in Arlington, VA that employs approximately 200 professionals who provide all of the skills, tools, and creative ideas necessary to address the technical, operational, programmatic, and policy aspects of national defense and homeland security issues.
At SA, operational excellence and client satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Through our unique core competencies, they strive to provide leading-edge innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs, and our employees have a constant commitment to quality and delivering results. SA's core competencies and list of clients have also greatly expanded and diversified as new demands have been placed on the professional services industry and as the world environment has changed.
To meet these new demands, SA continues its efforts to build a talented and results-driven workforce. They recognize that the key to our business success directly comes from the diverse ideas, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees, as well as the ethical business practices embedded in our culture. Additionally, SA’s “extended family” approach to its cultural environment fosters collaboration and teamwork among its employees, and greatly enhances our performance and efficiency.
MOVA Technologies
Grant in 2023
Founded in Pulaski, Virginia in 2016, MOVA Technologies develops innovative instrument technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions from industrial plants within the energy sector. The company's modular platform is designed to recycle pollutants for industrial reuse, creating a circular economy model that transforms pollutants into commodities. This approach helps clients reduce emissions while generating new revenue opportunities.
Fend is a cybersecurity hardware and cloud-based monitoring company that designs and manufactures unidirectional data transfer technologies and related security solutions for industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. Its products include data diode enabled security systems, cameras, building management interfaces, data archiving, and a cloud platform called Fend Cloud that provides alerts and analytics. The company serves utilities, governments, real estate, energy, manufacturing, and transportation sectors, delivering physical protection against cyber threats by stopping inbound traffic and preventing data compromise. Founded in 2018 and based in Arlington, Virginia, Fend enables secure, autonomous monitoring and protection for embedded and industrial environments.
Virginia Tech
Grant in 2023
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, known as Virginia Tech, is a public research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia, with additional educational facilities across six regions in the state and a study-abroad site in Switzerland. Established in 1857, Virginia Tech offers 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 34,400 students. The university is recognized for its research capabilities, managing a research portfolio valued at $522 million, which positions it as the 46th university in the United States for research expenditures and the only institution in Virginia among the top 50. Additionally, Virginia Tech is designated as one of the six senior military colleges in the U.S. through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, making it the state's second-largest public university by enrollment.
Virginia Tech
Grant in 2022
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, known as Virginia Tech, is a public research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia, with additional educational facilities across six regions in the state and a study-abroad site in Switzerland. Established in 1857, Virginia Tech offers 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 34,400 students. The university is recognized for its research capabilities, managing a research portfolio valued at $522 million, which positions it as the 46th university in the United States for research expenditures and the only institution in Virginia among the top 50. Additionally, Virginia Tech is designated as one of the six senior military colleges in the U.S. through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, making it the state's second-largest public university by enrollment.