5 Companies Join RAMP In Residence Fall 2025 Cohort
Five new companies were accepted into the Fall 2025 cohort of Roanoke and Blacksburg’s premier technology and life science accelerator, RAMP In Residence. The startups represent a range of industries that span infant nutrition, music business, education, and sports safety gear. “The diversity of industries and ideas in this…
Read MoreMentor Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Ryan King
Dr. Ryan King is one of Roanoke Blacksburg region’s biggest innovation cheerleaders. He’s been active in the Roanoke Blacksburg innovation ecosystem since 2016 as a graduate student at Virginia Tech. Since then, he’s taken on a diverse array of roles, each one aimed at furthering the regional tech and biotech…
Read MoreRAMP Mentor Spotlight: Interview with RAMP Entrepreneur-In-Residence Mike Abbott
Product development design engineer Mike Abbott wears a lot of hats. From a founder, to consultant, to mentor, he brings his passion for good ideas and intentional innovation to every role. At RAMP, our entrepreneurs learn from his wealth of experience and knowledge through his role as Entrepreneur-in-Residence and…
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