CCI Integrated Security Seminar #3

When: Dec. 5, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Where:  ISERC and Zoom Speakers: Aaron Brantley, associate professor, political science, director of the Virginia Tech Tech4Humanity lab Peng Gao, assistant professor, Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science REGISTER NOW

Business & Public Affairs Speaker Series

Shenandoah Club 24 Franklin Rd SE, Roanoke, VA, United States

The business of news is changing rapidly. In a world of quickly shifting funding and advertising models, abundant misinformation, citizen reporting, and quick-fire government spending, local journalism looks different, but its role is more important than ever. Join the Public Relations Society of America Blue Ridge Chapter and members of the Shenandoah Club for an in-depth discussion with Cardinal […]

Translational Biology, Medicine, & Health Winter Research Symposium

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute 4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA, United States

Come network with students and see poster presentations on their research. This is a great opportunity to meet students who may pursue non-academic careers in biotech or health care.

NASA SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning WEBINAR

Online

The 2023 NASA SBIR/STTR solicitations opened Jan. 10 and will close on March 13, 2023. Click HERE to access the solicitations. There are some changes that you will want to learn about! It is challenging to prepare a compliant and compelling proposal to NASA. You must connect the dots between the topic and future missions, […]

How to Prepare an SBIR/STTR Budget WEBINAR

Online

Developing a proper budget for a grant or contract proposal should not be overlooked.  A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving the project from start to finish.  Be sure not to leave money on the table.  This session will walk through the development of a project budget. Items covered will include what costs need to be included, […]

Understanding Intellectual Property: A Deep Dive into Pathways for Your IP

Online

ICAP and Virginia Bio are excited to partner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to provide a deep dive into understanding intellectual property (IP) for tech startups. While the examples used for this session will come from the life sciences, the processes, and impact are relevant to all entrepreneurs. This session will be […]

Everything You Need To Know: Accessing SSBCI Funding Opportunities with Jennifer O’Daniel from VIPC

Online

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council and RAMP are co-hosting Virginia Venture Partners, an equity investment program of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), to present an informational webinar on accessing funding that will be available through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Following the December 2022 release “Governor Youngkin Announces $230 Million in Approved SSBCI […]

Blacks in Technology Mixer

The Collective 601 11th St. NW, Roanoke, VA, United States

Support the formation of the newest chapter of Blacks in Technology at our first in-person chapter mixer March 9 at 6pm at The Collective. Blacks in Technology is a tech-focused community and media organization dedicated to increasing the representation and participation of Black people in the technology industry. This networking mixer is a salute to […]

RAMP Pitch & Polish

Online

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 […]

PMI Chapter Meeting: Project Manager and Business Analyst in a PMO: Are they friends or foes?

Online

Business Analyst has become a critical part of PMOs in the most recent decade, driven by the ascent in complexities of projects, outsourcing, and even the worldwide downturn. Projects are bound to have numerous partners, vagueness around, project features, assets, and stages, or potentially even obscure undertaking highlights, assets, and stages, all of which make […]

The Path to Funding for Startups: From Pitch Deck to Term Sheet and Everything In Between

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute 4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA, United States

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 […]