On RAMP
On RAMP is our pre-accelerator program that introduces prospective Founders in the technology and health & life science spaces to entrepreneurship and business strategy.
- Introduces Founders to problem discovery, market analysis, and business case formation
- Connects entrepreneurs new to the ecosystem with mentors, external programs, and business resources
- Prepares entrepreneurs for the 12-week RAMP-in-Residence cohort experience
Criteria
- Time Commitment: The Founder will participate in 2 one-and-a-half-hour weekly sessions over 4 weeks (all classes are virtual)
- Location: The Applicant Founder is located and operating in Virginia
- Idea Type: The proposed idea involves innovation in the Technology or Health and Life Sciences
- Idea Stage: An identified problem hypothesis and hypothesis solution that could be commercialized into a business (Incorporated business not required)
- Thesis Criteria: Technology agnostic (Technology or Health and Life Sciences) and Industry agnostic
Ecosystem Navigator Program
ENP is a 30-minute 1-on-1 session booking for any innovators that would like support in the region. These 1-on-1 meetings are available to get guidance and introductions. Additionally, we can do an Ecosystem Overview presentation of the tech and life sciences resources in the area, as well as a mini workshop on how to craft your 30-second elevator pitch for networking.
Key Dates
Fall 2025 On-RAMP Cohort
Application Status: Fall 2025 Open (Rolling Admissions)
Application Close Date: 08/31/25
Cohort Start Date: 09/30/25
It can take multiple levels of business acceleration for a company to commercialize.