PitchPlus is designed for later-stage, post-accelerator startups and other early stage companies seeking knowledge about the venture capital markets, the venture capital fundraising process and the transaction closing process from term sheets through due diligence to closing. The clinic will provide venture finance education, mentor connections, consulting assistance, and ongoing programming to prepare participating startups […]
Career Quest was created in 2019 in partnership with 10 K-12 public school systems around the region, and include Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, Botetourt County Public Schools, Craig County Public Schools, Floyd County Public Schools, Franklin County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, Radford City Public Schools, Roanoke City Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools, and […]
The COVA CCI National Cybersecurity Education & Research Conference builds synergies between the academy and industry through a focus on experiential learning research and practice in cybersecurity. We welcome researchers, professors/instructors, industry professionals, students, and government professionals from all racial, ethnic, gender, religious, sexual orientation, and cultural backgrounds; disabled and nondisabled; veterans; career changers—anyone with […]
This seminar series, co-hosted by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative in Southwest Virginia (CCI SWVA) and The Integrated Security Education and Research Center (ISERC), focuses on integrated security. Each seminar features two speakers from different areas of research who delve into the real-world, salient cybersecurity issues impacting businesses and individuals around the world. Register Now
The Southwest node of the CCI network promotes cybersecurity research, innovation, and workforce development in region and the greater commonwealth. Join us for the CCI Southwest annual meeting on Tuesday, October 11 to celebrate our shared accomplishments and spark new ideas and collaborations. Register Now
The Ridge and Valley Chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) seeks to advance unmanned systems technology and to raise awareness of the region as a center of technical expertise. An essential element in the advancement of unmanned systems is partnership. Of course, robotic systems are increasingly interconnected with each other and […]
Virtual Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. These are private events with one company at a […]
Science on Tap (New River Valley) is a monthly event with science-inspired speakers, performers, and more. Taylor Spellman from RBTC will join the October event. Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council is an organization dedicated to connecting, leading and supporting nearly 200 companies in the technology community. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council will highlight scientists, researchers and startups that […]
Explore the intersection of art, technology, and cybersecurity through interactive installations and live performances with a pop-up exhibition in collaboration with Commonwealth Cyber Initiative! Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is Virginia’s main access point for cybersecurity research, innovation, workforce development, and news. In this community, researchers find funding and collaboration, students discover diverse career possibilities, and new […]
Join our panelists as they discuss the importance of art in STEAM education in our region. Panelists: Ruth Waalkes, Associate Provost for the Arts & Executive Director of the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech Cindy Petersen, Executive Director at Taubman Museum of Art Ginger Poole Avis, Producing Artistic Director at Mill Mountain Theater Taylor Spellman, Associate […]
Virtual Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. These are private events with one company at a […]
Come volunteer at the NRV Robotics competition on Saturday, December 3 at Christiansburg Middle School. NRV Robotics is an umbrella program that helps a total of fifteen FIRST robotics teams in the New River Valley, with young innovators ages ranging four to eighteen. Our members consistently host and volunteer at a plethora of competitions and […]