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Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia

RAMP CONNECTS YOU TO OUR REGIONAL RESOURCES

EARLY STAGE

If you are building a technology-based business with high-growth potential, RAMP wants to connect you to our regional resources. Our monthly Pitch & Polish clinics can provide valuable feedback for your early stage research or idea.

INTENSIVE PROGRAM

If you’ve formed your company and have two or more founders with a minimum viable product, apply to join our 12-week cohort that offers 1:1 expert mentoring, free office space, access to VCs and angels, and three additional years of support.

BE A MENTOR

Our cadre of 50+ expert mentors provides a wealth of business expertise to the aspiring entrepreneurs participating in our program. We invite you to join our team and help inspire and accelerate the next generation of leaders in our region.

RAMP is an affiliate of Verge, a collaborative strategic alliance established to grow the region’s innovation economy. To learn more, visit vergeva.org.

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RAMP thanks Virginia Western

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As RAMP prepares to launch its 5th year of cohorts, please join us in thanking Carole Tarrant and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation…

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RAMP project to expand with help of federal grant

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From The Roanoke Times: Sept. 29, 2020 After nurturing 24 startup businesses over the past four years, an acceleration program aimed at advancing high-tech innovation…