We Are the RBTC.

We are an extensive network of technology professionals, businesses, and organizations in the Roanoke-Blacksburg area of Southwest Virginia, collaborating to create a nationally recognized innovation ecosystem through entrepreneurship, programming, mentoring, and leadership.

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Connect — Grow — Lead

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council is an affiliate of Verge, a collaborative strategic alliance established to grow the region’s innovation economy, technology sector, life sciences/biotech, and professional communities.

150+

Member
Companies

15K+

Member
Employees

50+

Annual
Events

300+

Yearly
Jobs

At a Glance

Meet Our Members

The companies of the RBTC represent the building blocks of economic success in the Roanoke-Blacksburg region, creating a strong and successful innovation infrastructure for the generations to come. Member companies range from startups to some of the largest employers in the region, all with a common thread – technology.

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From entrepreneurs to large corporations, RBTC members span the innovation ecosystem.

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Why Join?

TECH
TALENT

Whether you are looking to hire for a team or jumpstart your career, the people you want to know are here.

MOUNTAIN METRO CAREERS

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Why Join?

UNIVERSITY
CONNECTION

Create a professional network while in college. Students can participate in RBTC events and find mentors through RBTC.

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STUDENTS

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News / Blog

Latest News

  • RBTC Welcomes New Program Coordinator Alla Daniel

    RBTC Welcomes New Program Coordinator Alla Daniel

    RBTC is pleased to welcome a new member to the team! Alla Daniel joins the RBTC as Program Coordinator where she will help build and manage member programming for the […]


  • Help Justify Our Region’s Need for Tech Talent

    Help Justify Our Region’s Need for Tech Talent

    The Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement is leading a data collection process of the most needed jobs, skills, and competencies employers need immediately and in the future. […]


  • Building Community: WoTech Summer Camp Recap

    Building Community: WoTech Summer Camp Recap

    Recently, nearly 40 women gathered at a stunning Virginia nature preserve on a warm summer morning. Their mission? To reflect, recharge, and connect with other women who are driving the […]


May 8, 2024
TechNite

TechNite is an annual celebration of the Roanoke–Blacksburg region’s technology community. It’s an opportunity to network with more than 500 leaders in business and innovation. The evening includes a keynote speaker and awards presentation to celebrate the leaders, innovators, and successful companies within the regional technology community.

TechNite

Upcoming Events

Game Changer Week

Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Building/Room TBA, Blacksburg, VA, United States

Embark on a journey of groundbreaking ideas, transformative technologies, and collaborative networking with other visionaries, industry leaders, and trailblazers. Game Changer Week is your passport to the future, where innovation […]

Hands on Security Capture The Flag Event

VTCRC Training and Events Center 1691 Innovation Drive, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Come and hack with us at a Jeopardy Style Capture the Flag Hands on, Hacking/Defense Event powered by New River Computing. This competitive CTF event is run on the CloudCTF […]