MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — In honor of WVU's rivalry game with Pitt this weekend, the WVU Innovation Corporation is hosting a two-day event to showcase and connect entrepreneurs from throughout the region.

On Thursday, WVU Innovation Corporation hosted its "CEO Boot Camp" at the Touchdown Terrace in Milan Puskar Stadium. The event was held as a chance for innovators to network and learn more about specific business practices and IP Law.

Jones Day, the nation's 10th largest law firm, provided three hours of free programming for local startup ecosystems.

WVU Office of Innovation and Commercialization Executive Director Erienne Olesh spoke with 12 News on why the organization chose to get involved in this way.

"Our office is very focused on helping support and drive economic impact, and t

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