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 […]

Tech the Halls and Demo Day

University Club, Lane Stadium 185 Beamer Way, Blacksburg, VA, United States

Hear from each of our Fall 2022 Cohort startups as they share their pitch live on stage in Virginia Tech’s remarkable East End Zone suite, overlooking Worsham Field. Then continue the festivities with entertainment, holiday treats, and delicious food and drink. Doors will open at 5:00 pm, and programming is to begin at 5:30 pm. Tech the […]

Event Series Morning Jolt with WoTech

Morning Jolt with WoTech

Online

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, come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump […]

Event Series Morning Jolt with WoTech

Morning Jolt with WoTech

Online

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, come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump […]

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.

Beer & Biotech

Big Lick Brewing Co. 409 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

Why are we searching for every single cell? CytoRecovery, Inc. is bringing to market the Cyto R1, a cell sorting platform for biomedical research. The ability to sort cells from complex biological samples is critical for understanding disease initiation, progression, and treatment. To move toward truly personalized medicine will require precision cell recovery. Our integrated, […]

WoTech Power Hour

TORC Robotics 405 Partnership Dr. SE, Blacksburg, VA, United States

January’s WoTech Power Hour will be hosted by TORC Robotics in Blacksburg.  An AV leader for nearly 18 years, Torc is commercializing autonomous, self-driving trucks for safe, sustained innovation in the trucking industry.  At this Power Hour event at Torc’s Blacksburg site, meet female Torc’rs revolutionizing transportation from here in our region, hear exciting stories […]

Lunch & Learn

Starr Hill Pilot Brewery 6 Old Whitmore Ave, Roanoke, VA, United States

Join RBTC and the Women in Technology “WoTech” village for a powerful session led by K92’s Monica Brooks. Miss Monica, a local celebrity and beloved morning show radio DJ, will share her journey as a woman in an underrepresented field, navigating those challenges, and the resilience it takes day to day.  In her hilarious and […]

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, […]

Morning Jolt with WoTech

Online

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, come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump […]

Beer & Biotech

Big Lick Brewing Co. 409 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

Partnering With Industry To Develop Point Of Care Diagnostic Tests For Detecting Brain Injury Join us in welcoming Dr. Damon Kuehl from Carilion Clinic’s Department of Emergency Medicine and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.  His focus in research and clinical innovation includes broad interests in practice variation and how physicians make decisions, health care […]