Author: Casey Lewis

RBTC’s First Annual Women’s Leadership Retreat, “Boxlore,” Empowers and Energizes

Over the weekend, the RBTC hosted their first ever overnight leadership retreat, “Boxlore,” for women in technology. To say it was a major success is an understatement! Over 60 women […]

Congratulations to All the TechNite 2023 Awards Nominees

The energy surrounding technology and innovation in the region is electric. From small startups to mighty technology and biotechnology companies, revolutionary innovation is happening from right here in our region. […]

COgro Labs at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Opens

COgro Labs at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is now open.   The addition of shared and flexible lab space at 2200 Kraft Drive in Blacksburg was announced in late […]

VTCRC Announces First Companies Selected for JLABS Virtual Residency

Verge, RBTC and RAMP are pleased to celebrate our RAMP Alumnus’ latest accomplishments. We look forward to the 2023 health and life science cohort. The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) announced […]

TechNite 2023: What to Expect

The energy surrounding technology and innovation in the region continues to thrive regionally and beyond. In true TechNite fashion, the event will continue to be a night to remember as […]

Verge Hires Innovation Studio Director

Verge is pleased to announce the hiring of Jess Edwards as Director of Innovation Studio for the new biotechnology incubator in Roanoke.  With robust experience in entrepreneurial ecosystem building, Edwards […]

Join the STAT 23 Summer Program

Are you a teacher looking to expand your knowledge of biotechnology, not only for yourself but for your students? Then you won’t want to miss this new professional development opportunity […]

From VWCC to the UK: Local researcher to present COVID Findings at the World Congress for Undergraduate Research

Two Virginia Western biotechnology courses and a 10-week internship turned into a life changing journey for one Fincastle native.  A biology major at the University of Virginia, Skylar Gay’s journey […]