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 […]
When: Dec. 5, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Where: ISERC and Zoom Speakers: Aaron Brantley, associate professor, political science, director of the Virginia Tech Tech4Humanity lab Peng Gao, assistant professor, Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science REGISTER NOW
The business of news is changing rapidly. In a world of quickly shifting funding and advertising models, abundant misinformation, citizen reporting, and quick-fire government spending, local journalism looks different, but its role is more important than ever. Join the Public Relations Society of America Blue Ridge Chapter and members of the Shenandoah Club for an in-depth discussion with Cardinal […]
Come network with students and see poster presentations on their research. This is a great opportunity to meet students who may pursue non-academic careers in biotech or health care.
The 2023 NASA SBIR/STTR solicitations opened Jan. 10 and will close on March 13, 2023. Click HERE to access the solicitations. There are some changes that you will want to learn about! It is challenging to prepare a compliant and compelling proposal to NASA. You must connect the dots between the topic and future missions, […]
Developing a proper budget for a grant or contract proposal should not be overlooked. A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving the project from start to finish. Be sure not to leave money on the table. This session will walk through the development of a project budget. Items covered will include what costs need to be included, […]
ICAP and Virginia Bio are excited to partner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to provide a deep dive into understanding intellectual property (IP) for tech startups. While the examples used for this session will come from the life sciences, the processes, and impact are relevant to all entrepreneurs. This session will be […]
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council and RAMP are co-hosting Virginia Venture Partners, an equity investment program of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), to present an informational webinar on accessing funding that will be available through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Following the December 2022 release “Governor Youngkin Announces $230 Million in Approved SSBCI […]
Support the formation of the newest chapter of Blacks in Technology at our first in-person chapter mixer March 9 at 6pm at The Collective. Blacks in Technology is a tech-focused community and media organization dedicated to increasing the representation and participation of Black people in the technology industry. This networking mixer is a salute to […]
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 […]