For Startups

Open to all, this virtual session will share information on RAMP's upcoming Fall 2023 Health & Life Science Cohort: what to expect, how to apply, and some Q&A. REGISTER NOW Questions? Email Sarah Spotswood.

Experience work-life balance uniquely at our private co-working day in the scenic Starr Hill Brewery. Work, connect, and relax with free wifi, coffee, snacks, and lunch, all in the heart of Roanoke. Indulge in productivity with a dash of enjoyment – beer available for purchase.   REGISTER NOW   REGISTER FOR GAME CHANGER WEEK

Have you ever heard the saying that if you had 60 minutes to solve a problem you should spend 59 of them identifying what the problem is? Do you sometimes waste time in problem-solving mode to realize that the true problem wasn’t what you were solving? This session will focus on actionable tools and proven […]

The PitchPlus Clinic is designed for later-stage, post-acceleration 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 […]

Please join us on October 12 to meet RAMP’s Fall 2023 Cohort! At this event, we will hear from RAMP Interim Director, Jess Edwards, as she introduces our newest companies as well as RBTC and our Meet the Cohort Sponsor, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). The event will begin at 5:00 PM and our speakers […]

Hear from each of our RAMP Fall 2023 Cohort startups as they share their pitch live on stage in Virginia Tech’s remarkable East End Zone suite, overlooking Worsham Field. Then continue the festivities with entertainment, holiday treats, and delicious food and drink. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and programming is to begin at 5:30 pm. […]

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 […]

Please join us on April 11 to meet RAMP’s Spring 2024 Cohort! The event will begin at 5 PM with programming begins at 5:30 PM. Meet the Cohort is presented by Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) and National Bank of Blacksburg. REGISTER NOW