The Marshall Innovation District is a visionary $200+ million initiative at the nexus of Downtown Huntington and Marshall University.
Designed to drive economic development, this district unites industry and academic experts, fostering a dynamic environment for innovation. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and resources, it cultivates a highly skilled workforce, driving sustainable growth and professional development across the state.
By promoting collaboration between academia and industry, the Marshall Innovation District is set to propel West Virginia into an era of technological advancement, research, and innovation.
The Marshall Innovation District is designed to be a catalyst for economic development, bringing together industry leaders and academic experts to create a hub of innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and resources, the district supports the development of a skilled workforce, driving sustainable growth and professional development across the state.
This 78,000 SF, $42 million transformative new academic facility will integrate spaces for education, innovation and engagement.
Serving as Marshall’s College of Business, the programmatic elements include a multi-story forum, a 360-seat auditorium, a 100-seat multipurpose classroom, as well as media and finance labs.
Opened January 2024
ICS will be a designated Center for Academic Excellence in the National Security Agency’s area of cyber defense with efforts to advance in research.
ICS will strengthen investments in:
- Advanced research
- Resolving the nation’s greatest cyber security risks
- Collaborating & partnering with the private sector and federal operations to accelerate growth through security
Groundbreaking May 2024
MAMC is a national leader in machining, additive manufacturing, welding, apprenticeships and supply chain support.
Through its new 60,000 SF of innovative space and $22 million worth of shared manufacturing and equipment students, entrepreneurs and businesses of any size have the resources to design new products, receive training, and establish scaled production.
Coming soon
An innovative space for connecting students, educators, entrepreneurs, researchers and makers with entrepreneurial resources and services.
An epicenter that serves as a centralized resource for the Innovation District accelerating diffusion and commercialization of ideas while creating more fast growth, scale up businesses.
The Hub is a highly productive discovery environment, a powerful economic engine and an extremely effective talent magnet.
Coming soon
Toney Stroud, Esquire
Chief Legal Officer / Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Relations
Brandon Dennison
Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development