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Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 SparkWV Competition!
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The SparkWV competition has been an incredible journey, highlighting the creativity, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit of students across West Virginia. The competition began with 120 entrepreneurs from over 20 West Virginia counties, working to bring 81 innovative business ideas to life.

Throughout the first and second rounds, participants showcased their business concepts, refining their ideas with the guidance of mentors and feedback from judges. The competition was incredibly close, and after careful evaluation we are thrilled to announce that the top six teams from each track have earned a spot in the final round of the SparkWV competition. Congratulations to the following finalists!

🏪 Small Business Finalists

🚀 Big Ideas Finalists

  • Venezuelan Flavor – Hancock County
  • Stitch Studio – Berkeley County
  • Stitch & Style – Cabell County
  • Take Three Photography – Harrison County
  • We Love Together – Jackson County
  • AT Woodwork – Kanawha County
  • ALTERNATE: Sigley Photography (Wetzel County)

 

  •  FREE (Flood Release Emergency Exit) – Harrison County
  • Steel Healing Medical Equipment – Hancock County
  • Central Clinic, SWP – Mingo County
  • Webster Wellness Works – Webster County
  • FlavorFinder – Cabell County
  • BetterPet – Cabell County
  • ALTERNATE: SightSeeker (Monongalia County)

What’s Next?

These teams will move forward to the final live round of the competition, where they will have the opportunity to pitch their businesses in front of a panel of judges on April 30th 2025, as part of Bridging Innovation Week’s Competition Day.

Thank You!

We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who played a role in this year’s SparkWV competition. To our entrepreneurs, your creativity, dedication, and passion for innovation have been truly inspiring. To our mentors, your guidance and support have helped shape the next generation of business leaders. And to our judges, we appreciate the time and effort you put into reviewing submissions and providing valuable feedback.

Your contributions have made this competition a success, and we encourage all participants to continue pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Congratulations again to our finalists, and best of luck in the final round of the competition!

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