Mission and Vision

The Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC) assists in the fulfillment of the WVU’s land grant mission of education, research, and public service.

The OIC exists to serve the faculty, staff, students, and administration of the University and the public by carrying out its mission to:

• Encourage Invention and Innovation at WVU
• Generate Income for Research, Education, and Inventors
• Contribute to Economic Development and Local, State, Regional, and National Business Competitiveness