RAMP is now accepting applications to our Spring 2024 Cohort, which will focus on Technology as well as Health & Life Science startups.
Criteria
- Founder is full time and can participate in-person
- Located and operating in Virginia
- MVP that is a technologically differentiated solution that is scalable and defensible
- Industry agnostic (Technology or Health and Life Sciences)
- Clear evidence of problem-solution fit, market traction, and a clear product roadmap to production scale
The accepted companies can expect to be engaged in the program two full days a week for the entire 12-week program that features:
- $20,000 in equity-free funding sponsored by VIPC and Verge
- 1:1 expert mentoring
- Access to industry experts
- 12 weeks of intensive curriculum
- Free office space with high-speed internet access
- Free membership in:
- The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) for two years
- GAN for the lifetime of your company – each founder is given access to playbooks, mentors and other resources including over $1M worth in perks
- The Shenandoah Club for three years
- Virginia Bio for one year
- Discounted office space following your completion of the program
- Three additional years of ongoing support through Exit RAMP