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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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Regional Partners Collaborate to Launch Advancing Oncology InnoVAtion QuickFire Challenge
Johnson & Johnson Innovation, in collaboration with Carilion Clinic Innovation, Verge Alliance, and Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, is proud to launch the Advancing Oncology InnoVAtion QuickFire Challenge. Innovators from […]
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TechNite 2023: Region’s Biggest Night in Tech Honors This Year’s Best from Innovation Ecosystem
Kim Snyder (KariVis), Eddie Amos, Angela Pope Dickerson (Bullish & Blacks In Technology SWVA), Shierod Russell (Intuitive Surgical), Chad Burchett (Trova Commercial Vehicles), Dr. Jessica Gilbertie (Qentoros), Dean Thomas (CytoRecovery), […]
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Now Hiring: Tech Talent Strategist
Verge, part of the RAMP and RBTC collaborative alliance, is poised to grow significantly with multiple grant proposals and funding requests in the pipeline. The key to our success is […]
May 18, 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
RAMP Demo Day | June 8, 2023
Charter Hall 32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VAJoin us for an exciting night of networking, pitching, and celebrating our Spring 2023 Cohort! RAMP Director Lisa Garcia will open with a few exciting updates on RAMP and Verge […]
Tech & Toast – Protecting your data in a hybrid work world
University Club, Lane Stadium 185 Beamer Way, Blacksburg, VAJoin RBTC in welcoming Randy Marchany to the Tech and Toast stage. Randy Marchany has been involved in the computer industry since 1972. He is currently the Virginia Tech Information […]