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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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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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Latest News
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GO Virginia Region 2 Joins Multiregional Initiative to Make Virginia a Biotechnology Hub
GO Virginia will invest $14.3 million to support Project VITAL: Virginia Innovations and Technology Advancements in Life Sciences, a multiregional initiative to establish new research cores, expand workforce development programs, […]
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Unlocking Talent Insights with Resume Forensics
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) member companies represent a vibrant and growing tech ecosystem as we highlighted in two previous blog posts. To better understand the talent landscape within these […]
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Rural Resurgence: Virginia’s New River Valley Outpaces Urban Hubs in Economic Growth
Regional Collaboration Creates a Driving Force for Rural Revitalization Virginia’s New River Valley, a region once considered a quiet corner of rural Virginia, is now emerging as a powerhouse of […]

Spring 2025
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
Women in Data Science Worldwide – Blacksburg Conference
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VAWiDS Blacksburg WiDS Blacksburg is independently organized by Angie Patterson to be part of the mission to increase the participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding […]
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 […]