Collaboration with West Virginia Advances LG NOVA’s and Aurion Capital’s Strategic Initiative to Accelerate and Strengthen State’s Growing Healthcare Technology Ecosystem
News Summary
- Synthesis Health will be establishing operations within Marshall University’s IDEA District – as a part of the strategic initiative launched among the State of West Virginia, LG NOVA and Aurion Capital.
- This collaboration with Synthesis Health expands upon the initiative’s efforts to grow West Virginia into a tech innovation hub for healthcare and other developing industries to help drive economic growth.
- Synthesis Health’s cloud-native imaging platform advances clinical workflow for hospitals, imaging centers and radiology groups with innovative technology for reporting, enterprise imaging, artificial intelligence integration and data management. Synthesis Health’s joining the Marshall IDEA District extends the continued development of healthcare technology and innovations in West Virginia and Appalachia.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Sept. 1, 2026 – LG NOVA and Aurion Capital announced that Synthesis Health, an emerging leader in artificial intelligence-enabled radiology workflow and medical imaging technology, will establish operations within Marshall University’s IDEA District, as a part of LG NOVA and Aurion Capital’s strategic initiative to bring new technology innovation and businesses to West Virginia. The expansion in Huntington represents an important milestone in a broader public-private effort to position West Virginia as a nationally recognized center for healthcare innovation, digital health and technology-driven economic growth.
The project reflects the strong working relationship among LG NOVA, Aurion Capital, IRC Holdings, West Virginia and Marshall University. Together, they are helping build an environment where entrepreneurs, researchers, clinicians, students and investors can collaborate, commercialize new ideas and create high-value jobs in West Virginia.
“West Virginia is building an economy where innovative companies can thrive, create high-quality jobs and improve lives,” said Governor Patrick Morrisey. “Synthesis Health’s decision to establish operations in Huntington demonstrates the strength of our workforce, the momentum of our technology sector, and our administration’s commitment to building a strong economy across the Mountain State that produces good paying jobs.
LG NOVA’s mission is to accelerate innovation by connecting promising companies with the strategic relationships, resources and market opportunities needed to grow. Through its collaboration with West Virginia, LG NOVA is applying that mission to help emerging technology companies establish operations, develop talent and scale solutions from within the state. Aurion Capital facilitates this effort by providing innovative businesses with the connections, capital, and strategic support required for long-term growth.
“West Virginia has demonstrated that it is ready to partner with innovators and move promising technologies toward commercial success,” said former West Virginia Secretary of Economic Development, Mitch Carmichael, now a senior advisor to LG NOVA, the North American innovation center for global innovator LG Electronics Inc.
“By bringing together LG NOVA’s global innovation platform, Aurion Capital’s strategic support, IRC Holdings network, Marshall University’s academic strength and Governor Morrisey’s commitment to economic development, we are creating an ecosystem where companies such as Synthesis Health can grow, create opportunity and improve lives,” said Ali Dalio, CEO of Aurion Capital.
Synthesis Health’s cloud-native imaging platform helps hospitals, imaging centers and radiology groups improve clinical workflow through advanced reporting, enterprise imaging, artificial intelligence integration and data management technologies. Its decision to locate within the Marshall IDEA District aligns with the goal of making Huntington a destination for healthcare technology investment, development and commercialization.
The Marshall IDEA District provides a platform for collaboration among technology companies, Marshall University, healthcare organizations and regional partners. Synthesis Health’s presence will contribute to a growing cluster of capabilities that can include radiology AI, clinical informatics, healthcare cybersecurity, predictive analytics, workflow automation and digital infrastructure services.
The initiative also supports West Virginia’s long-term economic development priorities by encouraging technology investment, retaining and attracting skilled talent, and expanding opportunities for students and professionals in high-growth industries. It demonstrates how coordinated partnerships among government, higher education, industry and investment organizations can translate innovation into jobs and lasting economic impact.
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About LG NOVA
LG NOVA, the North America Innovation Center for global innovation leader LG Electronics, is a venture-building platform focused on delivering new experiences powered by AI, built from collaboration with innovators across the ecosystem. LG NOVA is based in Santa Clara, Calif, with a branch office in Morgantown, W.Va. The center’s mission is to fuel innovation for LG and its partners by creating and launching new AI-first ventures to become the next growth engine for LG. In West Virginia, LG NOVA collaborates with public, academic and private-sector partners to advance new technologies, support company growth and strengthen the state’s innovation economy. Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.
About Aurion Capital
Aurion Capital is an American investment group focused on scaling high-growth companies, strategic industries, and critical infrastructure. The Group operates a multi-strategy investment platform spanning venture capital, private equity infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and technology innovation through its specialized business units. Its collaboration with LG NOVA and West Virginia helps connect innovative companies with capital, industry relationships and global resources that can support sustainable growth.
About Synthesis Health
Synthesis Health develops cloud-native medical imaging and radiology workflow technologies designed to help healthcare organizations improve efficiency, integrate artificial intelligence and manage imaging data across the enterprise.
About IRC Holdings
IRC Holdings is a West Virginia-based development and investment organization working to advance healthcare, technology and innovation-led economic growth in Appalachia. Through its work with Marshall University’s IDEA District and regional partners, IRC Holdings helps create collaborative opportunities for companies, researchers, healthcare providers and entrepreneurs.
Media Contacts:
LG Electronics USA
Linda Quach
+1 408 903 3045
linda.quach@lge.com
LG NOVA
Mitch B. Carmichael
+1 304 541 3154
mitch.carmichael@lge.com
