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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.
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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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Latest News
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Help Us Build a Regional Internship Ecosystem (Survey)
A solid academic foundation is crucial, but new grads become professional powerhouses as they do hands-on work. Internships are often the first professional experiences workers have. These relationships are designed […]
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RBTC Seeks to Form Roanoke-Blacksburg Chapter of Blacks in Technology
Nurturing an innovation ecosystem that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people is a top priority for RBTC and Verge. We recognize that the work is always ongoing. To […]
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What is a Wet Lab?
With new lab space for biotech coming to the Roanoke and New River Valleys, you may be hearing more about wet and dry lab space. But what’s the difference between […]
Spring 2023
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.
Upcoming Events
Tech the Halls and Demo Day
University Club, Lane Stadium 185 Beamer Way, Blacksburg, VAHear from each of our Fall 2022 Cohort startups as they share their pitch live on stage in Virginia Tech’s remarkable East End Zone suite, overlooking Worsham Field. Then continue the festivities […]
Morning Jolt with WoTech
OnlineCome join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering […]