Come out to meet RAMP partner, ICAP - the Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about how RAMP and ICAP work together to make sure you have the resources needed to move your venture forward. ICAP's offerings include long-term, no-cost mentorship from a team of successful entrepreneurs, as […]
In partnership with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS @ Washington, DC, will host experts from Cooley LLP, to discuss strategic and tactical considerations related to equity financing efforts of emerging growth companies, including a primer on potential sources of equity capital, investor outreach, pitch materials and common […]
Incubator Life: Exploring the Elements a Startup Should Look For Join us in welcoming Sally Allain, the Head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS @ Washington, DC, and Interim Head, JLABS North East. With experience supporting biotech startups and external partnering for Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Allain will share her insights on the different features […]
COgro LABS Soft Launch and Info Session Join us for an info session with VTCRC President and CEO Brett Malone and Sally Allain of JLABS on March 30, 2023. Space Rabbit Coffee will be available along with a light breakfast in the COgro kitchen. Tour our NEW proof of concept lab facilities before anyone else […]
Are you a student looking to make meaningful connections with people who've been in your shoes not too long ago? Not sure where to start looking for internships around the region? Or are you an employer in the area looking to connect with potential interns? The Region 2 Internship Collaborative is hosting an upcoming event […]
Please join us on April 13 to meet RAMP’s Spring 2023 Cohort! At this event, we will hear from RAMP Director, Lisa Garcia, 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 5:30PM and our speakers will talk […]
Please join us on Friday, April 14, at 2:30 PM in 2150 Torgersen Hall for the final cs/root seminar of the spring semester. Closing out the spring seminar series is alumni Matt Pfeil (BS `05). A serial entrepreneur and Entrepreneur-in-Residence with Top Tier Capital Partners, Matt will discuss lessons learned through his ~20 year career in west coast startups. He'll cover the […]
Support Virginia BIT during the official launch of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Chapter on April 14th, 2023 in Blacksburg, VA. Join us for a happy hour mixer as we officially launch the latest Blacks In Technology chapter. The event is happening during the Virginia Tech Black Alumni Reunion! It will also feature special guest Dennis Schultz, the […]
Explore four floors of fun for the whole family: Raspberry Pi's for gaming and coding 3D printing Robots Dissections, DNA extractions, specimens, anatomical skeletons Animal models including a cow and horse hoof Rocks of Minecraft Sound and glass Non-Newtonian fluids Slime Location: Virginia Western's STEM building (3080 Colonial Avenue) Community Partners: Roanoke County Sheriff's Department […]
Topic: How do we Effectively Delegate? A Personal and Professional Discussion Come join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering various topics about jobs, mentor requests, and everything in between. There is no judgment, […]
Lessons Learned In Building The Charlottesville Biotech Ecosystem Dr. Nikki Hastings, co-founder and executive director of CvilleBioHub will share keys to success in building strong biotech communities from an entrepreneurial perspective, highlighting examples from the Charlottesville region. The Greater Charlottesville area supports a thriving biotech community of companies and leaders innovating in therapeutics, medical devices and […]
What is “BoxLore” From the time we are young, we are socially conditioned to put parts of our lives into defined “boxes.” Education, relationships, work/career, social life and even the different roles that we have in life: mother, manager, caretaker, coach – just to name a few. Although these boxes give us structure and boundaries, […]
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 […]
Power Hour is designed to help expand your network and brainstorm the future of the industry with some of the best and brightest. This social event is designed for all women in the technology community. It’s a safe space to share your experiences, meet others in similar roles, and expand your reach in the Roanoke-Blacksburg […]
Selling into the healthcare industry can be difficult due to the complexity of its buying ecosystem. During this session, the ICAP team will discuss the healthcare industry's overall buying ecosystem, as well as the different pathways available, specifically for medical devices. There will also be several current companies that will be used as case studies and they will discuss their journey through this process. […]