Events

Even Small Businesses can be targeted! Learn how to protect yours from Cyber Threats. Fee: No cost The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an […]

Please join us on April 13 to meet RAMP’s Spring 2023 Cohort! At this event, we will hear from RAMP Director, Lisa Garcia, as she introduces our newest companies as well as RBTC and our Meet the Cohort Sponsor, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). The event will begin at 5:30 PM and our speakers will talk […]

Support Virginia BIT during the official launch of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Chapter on April 14th, 2023 in Blacksburg, VA. Join us for a happy hour mixer as we officially launch the latest Blacks In Technology chapter. The event is happening during the Virginia Tech Black Alumni Reunion! It will also feature special guest Dennis Schultz, the […]

Please join us! Virginia Western Community College is hosting a family-friendly STEM Day on Saturday, April 15th. There will be several STEM-related activities and free food! Explore four floors of fun for the whole family: • Raspberry Pi’s for gaming and coding • 3D printing • Robots • Dissections, DNA extractions, specimens, anatomical skeletons • […]

Targeting Department of Defense SBIR 23.2 or STTR 23.B solicitations? This Department of Defense-focused workshop provides detailed instruction on preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DOD, including both technical and commercialization plans and navigating the submission process. The program will also cover: SBIR/STTR program basics and up-to-date information on the DOD program […]

Does your business need a mobile app? In this boot camp, you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. Areas covered include: Market Research App Scoping Finding a Developer and Budget App Business Planning Marketing […]

WE ARE EXCITED TO INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FIRST ANNUAL AGRI-CULTURE EXPO! Featuring: Vendors, clubs and organizations, facility tours, hands-on activities for children, educational workshops on agribusiness and agricultural science topics, food trucks, live music, beer and wine for purchase, recycling, community sponsors, and partners.

Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. These are private events with one company at a time […]

Power Hour is designed to help expand your network and brainstorm the future of the industry with some of the best and brightest. This social event is designed for all women in the technology community. It’s a safe space to share your experiences, meet others in similar roles, and expand your reach in the Roanoke-Blacksburg technology community. […]

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Help us help those in need by donating blood. Please consider donating to the 2023 Blood Drive sponsored by Torc and the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center on May 1st, 2023. Reserve your donation time here

Join the WoTech village for a TED talk-style event where we will host 3 female speakers from different backgrounds including Technology, Athletics, and Academia. Each speaker will share their unique journey as a female leader in their own lane in an exciting and energizing 10-minute, rapid-fire talk. Enjoy lunch in great company as each speaker […]

Chew on This is a new educational series that will be held the first Wednesday of each month through September in the COgro kitchen – all are welcome! It takes a variety of tactics, mindsets, and competencies to thrive in your personal and professional life. Whether working in the traditional 9-5 role, or doing it […]