Annual Partners

Blacks in Tech SWVA Series Sponsor

The Blacks In Technology Foundation is the largest community of Black people in the global technology industry. Through community-focused activities, events and outreach, The Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation is “Stomping the Divide” by establishing a blueprint of world-class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance, networking, and opportunities for members to share their expertise and advance their careers. 

Support BIT SWVA Chapter, a program of the RBTC, to directly support professionals in the Roanoke and New River Valleys. 

• Logo visibility at event and all pre-event promotions with a hyperlink to site.

Non-Member Price: $2,500
Member Price: $2,000

Demo Day & Tech the Halls Sponsor

Support startups this shining celebration! Demo Day & Tech the Halls celebrates graduates of the RAMP fall cohort tech and life science start up companies as they are welcomed into the innovation ecosystem. 

• Logo visibility at event and pre-event promotions w/ hyperlink to site
• Logo in Demo Day & Tech the Halls booklet
• Sponsor table at event w/ swag (optional)

Non-Member Price: $2,500
Member Price: $2,000

Cyber Security Series Sponsor

The Cyber Security Forum is dedicated to professionals engaged in IT and cybersecurity-related fields of work. RBTC’s cyber forum is focused on exploring best practices and sharing insights in the always-evolving landscape of organizational IT. Events rotate between Roanoke and New River Valley giving sponsors region-wide visibility. Series sponsorships support one year of cyber events.

Non-Member Price: $4,500
Member Price: $4,000

Tech & Toast Sponsor

Tech & Toast is a signature RBTC event for current, new and future members to connect and form meaningful connections over light breakfast. Events rotate quarterly between Roanoke and New River Valley locations.•Logo visibility at event and all pre-event promotions. Hyperlink to site.

• 2 Complimentary tickets to event
• 2 min sponsor welcome at event start
• Sponsor table at event w/ swag

Non-Member Price: $3,000
Member Price: $2,500

WoTech Series Sponsor

RBTC’s Women in Technology (WoTech) exists to champion and celebrate women and diversity in our region’s growing tech community. Supporting this village allows us to continue to connect women working in tech in any season through mentoring, education, networking, and events at a low cost.

• Logo visibility at event and all pre-event promotions with a hyperlink to site.
• Sponsor pass to attend WoTech events at no charge (excludes annual conference).

Non-Member Price: $4,500
Member Price: $4,000

WoTech Event Sponsor

RBTC’s Women in Technology (WoTech) exists to champion and celebrate women and diversity in our region’s growing tech community. Supporting this village allows us to continue to connect women working in tech in any season through mentoring, education, networking, and events at a low cost.

• Logo visibility at event and all pre-event promotions with a hyperlink to site.
• Sponsor pass to attend WoTech events at no charge (excludes annual conference).

Non-Member Price: $2,000
Member Price: $1,500

Cyber Security Event Sponsor

RBTC’s Cyber Security Forum is dedicated to professionals engaged in IT and cyber security-related fields of work, the Cyber Forum is focused on exploring best practices and sharing insights in the always-evolving landscape of organizational IT. Events rotate between the Roanoke and New River Valleys.

• Sponsor for one cyber security event
• Logo visibility at event and pre-event promotions. Hyperlink to site.
• 2 min sponsor welcome at event start
• Sponsor table at event w/ swag
• Complimentary tickets to attend sponsored event

Non-Member Price: $2,000
Member Price: $1,500

Tech on Tap Sponsor

Tech on Tap is the series of events purely focused on networking within the regional Technology Community. It offers guests a laid back atmosphere to enjoy a cold drink and network with peers. Events rotate quarterly between Roanoke and New River Valley locations.

• Sponsor for one event
• Beer ticket sponsor visibility for the night
• Logo visibility at event and all pre-event promotions
• Hyperlink to sponsor’s website from RBTC event promotions
• Sponsor table at event w/ swag
• 2 Complimentary tickets to attend sponsored event

Non-Member Price: $2,000
Member Price: $1,500

Beer & Biotech Event Sponsor

Beer & Biotech is an ecosystem-building series bringing together investors, physicians, academics, inventors, startups, and state and regional leaders who are influential in the biotechnology industry. Each event in the  series will feature a local, regional, or national speaker and include plenty of time for networking and beverages at the host brewery. Sponsorship includes:

•Logo visibility at event and all pre-event promotions. 
•Option for sponsor swag giveaway at event.

Member Price: $500

Beer & Biotech Event Sponsor

Beer & Biotech is an ecosystem-building series bringing together investors, physicians, academics, inventors, startups, and state and regional leaders who are influential in the biotechnology industry. Each event in the  series will feature a local, regional, or national speaker and include plenty of time for networking and beverages at the host brewery. Sponsorship includes:

•Logo and name recognition in series title
•Logo visibility at event and all pre-event promotions. Hyperlink to site.
•Welcome kick-off at each event
•Sponsor table at event

Member Price: $5,000