RISE and RAMP Launch Program to Help Agricultural, Forestry, and Rural Innovators Reach the Marketplace
RISE (Regional Investment in Startups and Entrepreneurs) and RAMP (Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program) today announced RAMP Up, a new commercialization accelerator program for agricultural, forestry, and rural innovators in Southern Virginia. The program is funded by the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and VIPC (Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation),…
Read More5 Startups Pitch Live at RAMP Spring 2026 Demo Day
The Spring 2026 RAMP cohort celebrated Demo Day on June 4, capturing the excitement, innovation, and discovery of over 71 accelerated companies, 2,500 customer discovery interviews, and $50 million raised by RAMP alumni. The impressive night highlighted more than 950 full and part-time jobs created by RAMP alumni…
Read MoreMentor Spotlight: Pareto Insight Founder Tom England
RAMP mentor and Pareto Insight Founder Tom England has always wanted to be an electrical engineer. He earned his BS in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech in 1980 and launched career deploying his skills to help people solve problems. Eventually,…
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