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Strokes of Genius, LLC is on a mission to bridge the gap in literacy and technological access by designing engaging, and equitable learning experiences through an immersive testing platform. The EdTech company is driven to empower young people—particularly those from marginalized communities—through education, creativity, and technology…

Milkmade is creating a smart device that measures breast milk in real time, helping parents know exactly how much milk their baby is getting. This tool aims to reduce stress around milk supply, support longer breastfeeding, and catch potential issues early. Founder Jenny Lynn Walding is…

The Music Advocacy Project works to support and enable a more transparent and profitable live music industry for independent venues, artists, agents, and promoters. Their AI-powered tools will help predict how successful a concert or event will be by analyzing factors like ticket sales, pricing, competition,…

Back to Eden Infant Formula recognizes that all babies deserve nourishing milk, even when mother’s milk is not available. Founded by Megan and Eric Sanctuary, the startup offers a novel, minimally processed, whole food-based infant formula that is customized to individual infant needs based on age and tolerance. The company…

Anthro Systems Limited is developing custom 3D-printed bicycle helmets that are perfectly fitted to each rider’s head for maximum safety and comfort. Their process uses head scanning and advanced manufacturing to create high-performance helmets, starting with serious road cyclists. Through their tailored protective equipment, Anthro Systems…

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…

The RAMP Spring 2025 cohort has been hard at work laying the groundwork for growth and refining their pitches. Soon, their 12-week accelerator experience will conclude, but not without a little fanfare first! RAMP is proud to present all 6 cohort companies June 5 as they pitch to a live…

In March 2025, RAMP expanded its offerings to the regional innovation ecosystem with the pilot program of its new RAMP Fellows Program, a 1-month experiential consulting exercise that brought together RAMP alumni companies and MBA students to solve real-life business challenges.  The 4-week program brought together RAMP alumni companies…

RAMP is thrilled to announce six new teams that will comprise the Spring 2025 RAMP In Residence cohort. RAMP In Residence is the region’s signature technology and life science accelerator program and accepts two cohorts per year.  This RAMP cohort is composed of an exceptionally talent collection of Founders,” said…