Join 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 followed by introductions of our cohort’s companies. Each company will then pitch its business idea live on stage. RAMP Spring 2023 Cohort: Cairina, Inc., located […]
The RBTC’s WoTech group is teaming up with the NRV Lunch Bunch Toastmasters group for a refreshing summertime Lunch & Learn. While WoTech focuses on connecting women in technology with mentions, resources, programming and networking, Toastmasters provides a supportive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater […]
Save the Date! Game Changer Week celebrates our innovative ecosystem where participants are inspired by encounters with disruptors from all industries, people of all ages with ideas, the curious looking to learn or invest, and the brightest talent among us. VIEW THE EVENT SCHEDULE REGISTER FOR GAME CHANGER WEEK
Mark your calendars and get your entrepreneurial journey started this semester with Entrepalooza, the Entrepreneurship Festival at Virginia Tech! Join students from all disciplines, alumni, and community members for a celebration of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. There will be plenty of food, giveaway door prizes, swag, fun, a pitch $ contest, and networking! Activities include: Food […]
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 time […]
The Roanoke Region Internship and Early Career Talent Expo connects employers with talent entering the workforce. If your company or organization offers internships or early career opportunities (five years experience or less) anytime throughout the year, then we want to match you with top talent looking for opportunities. Don’t have opportunities for young talent yet? […]
Virginia Tech College of Engineering Master of Engineering Administration (MEA) Webinar featuring Virginia Tech Alumna Dr. Alexandra Medina-Borja This presentation will walk attendees into the pathways by which degrees in Engineering Administration (MEA) and/or Management Systems Engineering (MSE) can catalyze the abilities to manage the performance of large organizations, particularly service organizations. The presenter will […]
WHAT IS BIOTECHNOLOGY? Join us to see the Biotech lab space and to learn about Biotechnology Programs at Virginia Western Snacks and refreshments will be available. For more information contact: Dr. Lindberg at hlindberg @virginiawestern.edu or Dr. Ojeda at kojeda@virginiawestern.edu
This year’s theme is “Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and YOUR Perspective”. We want to slow down the pace of AI chatter and spend a day letting you consider how it affects your industry and profession. We have a panel of experts – describing how AI impacts their perspectives. Generational, legal, business, product and every-day users of […]
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 time […]
Breast cancer does not need to be scary! Join this discussion session, at Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, alongside cancer overcomers, and local healthcare experts on how a positive lifestyle and body awareness works to keep you healthy! It will be from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in room 709. REGISTER NOW
You are invited to a free Watch Party on Nov. 14 at the Grandin Theatre to get a "sneak peek" of the newest BUZZ television show starring RAMP in advance of its premier on Nov. 15 on Blue Ridge PBS! Since 2017, the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program has been the buzz for nearly 50 […]