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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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At a Glance
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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News / Blog
Latest News
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TechNite 2024: What to Expect
This year at the 24th annual TechNite by Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, we’re celebrating all the elements that make our innovation ecosystem so dynamic. Join us as we recognize the entrepreneurs, […]
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Special Guest Rishi Jaitly to Give Address at TechNite 2024
What do Virginia Tech, YouTube, and RBTC have in common? Rishi Jaitly. The countdown is on for TechNite on May 8, Roanoke-Blacksburg’s biggest night in technology. Jaitly, Virginia Tech Professor of Practice […]
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Why Investing in Your Young STEM Professionals Makes a Difference
STEM is one of the fastest-growing career paths in the world, attracting thousands of talented young students and early-career STEM workers eager to pursue exciting new opportunities. Demand for this […]
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
Happy Hour Presented by VTCRC & RBTC
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Building/Room TBA, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesThe Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) and the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) are joining forces to bring you an exciting happy hour event. This collaboration not only fosters a […]
Optimize Your Makerspace: An Educator Workshop
Virginia Tech Roanoke Center 108 N. Jefferson St, Suite 701, Roanoke, VA, United StatesMakerspaces are environments that challenge participants to create and learn though hands-on, personalized learning experiences. Experiences Include: Makerspace Background Goals Crafts vs Science Engagement at Any Age Microcontrollers and Micropython […]