Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council
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 the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA), a collaborative strategic alliance established to grow the region’s innovation economy, technology sector, life sciences/biotech, and professional communities.

230+

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.

INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY

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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.

FOR
STUDENTS

NETWORKING + SCHOLARSHIPS

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News / Blog

Latest News

  • Showcase Your Organization with a TechNite Sponsorship 

    Showcase Your Organization with a TechNite Sponsorship 

    TechNite, powered by Woods Rogers, is Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council’s (RBTC) annual celebration of the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s technology community. The evening brings together 500+ attendees to celebrate leaders, innovators, and companies driving […]


  • RBIA Welcomes Chip Bobbert as Director of Innovation

    RBIA Welcomes Chip Bobbert as Director of Innovation

    The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Chip Bobbert, new Director of Innovation, to the team. The Director of Innovation is a new position, and Bobbert began the […]


  • ChangeMakerZ Alumni Build a Foundation to Flourish

    ChangeMakerZ Alumni Build a Foundation to Flourish

    When TechLab research scientist Julia Tani showed up at a Beer & Biotech, she had no idea her world was about to expand. She’d come to support colleague Rob Day, […]


Spring 2026
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

  • WoTech Power Hour: Recovery & Networking

    Renew & Restore Wellness 2401 S Main St., Suite J, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

    Looking for a networking event that's actually good for you? Join your WoTech community at Renew & Restore Wellness for an evening that prioritizes both professional connections and personal well-being. Experience […]