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West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust + SBIR Match

West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust + SBIR Match

Supports West Virginia small enterprises with Jobs Investment Trust and innovation matching resources.

Between cyclesWV Jobs Investment Trust (JIT) BoardUnited StatesEligible in West Virginia

The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (JIT) is a public venture capital fund established by the West Virginia Legislature in 1992 under W. Va. Code §12-7-1 et seq. Its statutory mandate is to develop, promote, and expand West Virginia's economy by making investment funds available to eligible businesses, stimulating economic growth, and creating or retaining jobs within the state. JIT invests in…

West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust provides equity-based minority venture capital investment to expanding West Virginia businesses, and administers the WVCAP program offering subordinated debt, collateral support, and seed co-investment.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.jitwv.com