• 709 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016

REGIONAL ACCELERATOR & MENTORING PROGRAM
Accelerating technology, health & life science startups in western and central Virginia
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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DEMO DAY is June 16

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Please join us June 16, 5:00-8:00 pm, for DEMO DAY when the two companies in our Spring 2022 Health & Life Sciences Cohort pitch their…

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RAMP alumnus awarded NIH Grant

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Congratulations to RAMP alumnus Dr. Robert Gourdie who has received a prestigious National Institute of Health NHLBI R35 Outstanding Investigator grant award! The grant will…

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Mentor Month Appreciation

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In honor of January being “Mentor Month,” please join us in thanking all of RAMP’s dedicated mentors who selflessly give of their time and talents…

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RAMP COHORTS 2023

Current cohort features 5 technology and biotech companies

Why RAMP?

Because your work matters and here, you’ll find the support to help you.

  • Monthly Pitch & Polish clinics
  • 1-on-1 Expert Mentoring
  • *$20K Non-Equity
  • Access to Angels and VC
  • ​Free Office Space + High-Speed Internet
  • Community Support
  • RBTC Membership

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OUR PARTNERS

rbtc roanoke
virginia western
roanoke va

OUR SPONSORS

We are grateful for our sponsors. Without them, this program would not be possible! Are you interested in getting involved? Contact us.