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The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council is an affiliate of Verge, a collaborative strategic alliance established to grow the region’s innovation economy, technology sector, life sciences/biotech, and professional communities.
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Meet Our Members
The companies of the RBTC represent the building blocks of economic success in the Roanoke-Blacksburg region, creating a strong and successful innovation infrastructure for the generations to come. Member companies range from startups to some of the largest employers in the region, all with a common thread – technology.
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Latest News
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ChangeMakerZ Cohort Builds Leadership Skills for the Future
The inaugural cohort of RBTC’s ChangeMakerZ is building leadership skills from the inside out … with a little help from AI. ChangeMakerZ, a RBTC program for technology professionals powered by […]
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RAMP Welcomes Cohorts to Accelerator and Pre-Accelerator Programs
Nine companies are on the path to jumpstarting their businesses as the newest applicants accepted into the RAMP fall cohort and inaugural On RAMP pre-accelerator program. The Regional Accelerator and […]
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Does Your Internship Program Help You Grow (Or Are You Training Talent for Someone Else)?
Will an internship program benefit your company? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is, yes, AND you should craft your internship program with the future in mind. When […]
May 8, 2024
TechNite
TechNite is an annual celebration of the Roanoke–Blacksburg region’s technology community. It’s an opportunity to network with more than 500 leaders in business and innovation. The evening includes a keynote speaker and awards presentation to celebrate the leaders, innovators, and successful companies within the regional technology community.
Upcoming Events
Morning Jolt with WoTech
OnlineCome 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 […]
Beer & Biotech with Dr. Bryan Hsu
Big Lick Brewing Company 409 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VACommercial Applications of Reprogramming Gut Bacteria for Improved Health The gut microbiome is a powerhouse of microbial metabolism, converting our unused dietary materials into usable and biological products. How can we […]