Caz Connect
CAZ Connect: A West Virginia Collaborative Network
CAZ Connect was formed to act as a catalyst for the revitalization of a strong manufacturing base in the Chemical Alliance Zone area. In conjunction with the two Ph.D.-granting universities, Marshall and WVU, CAZ Connect is instituting specific actions to create a network of information and connectivity. the collaborative environment created by CAZ Connect will drive new research and business development activities.
As research and product opportunities are identified, it is likely that initial small-scale manufacturing will occur near the technical capabilities. These activities are an important step toward using resident intellectual capacity along with our supporting physical infrastructure. By creating a robust information technology platform to help alleviate the problems caused by geographic disparity, we will accelerate the rate of innovation in our state.