RBIA

Ecosystem Navigator Office Hours
2026-07-28, 2026-08-11, 2026-08-25 | Virtual
Book a 30 minute 1-on-1 session for any tech or life sciences innovators that would like support in the region or would like to learn more about the entrepreneur support resources available across the region.
You can book a 1-on-1 meeting to get guidance and introductions.
These sessions are available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

RBTC's AI Decoded
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | QCowork Coworking Space, 105 Roanoke Street East, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060-3909, United States
Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn’t your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting, approachable, and packed with practical insights.
Whether you’re AI-curious or already in the game, you’ll be in great company with a community of forward-thinkers who are just as fired up as you are.
Let’s decode the hype—and the opportunity—together.

Morning Jolt with WoTech
2026-08-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-09-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-10-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-11-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-12-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Come join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering various topics about jobs, mentor requests, and everything in between. There is no judgment, come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump in when you can.
Morning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link.
This meeting occurs on the third Wednesday of the month. Networking from 8 AM – 8:15 AM. Programming begins at 8:15 AM.

Beer & Biotech at RoVA Labs
2026-08-19 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-21 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Roanoke Biotech Hub, 1030 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, 24016-4418, United States
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Beer & Biotech takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy Schaals Catering and great conversation in the NEW Roanoke Biotech Hub in downtown Roanoke. Free parking is available on-site. Enjoy networking from 4:30 to 5:15p and the speakers will begin at 5:15p.

RAMP Pitch & Polish
2026-08-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
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 pitching their business idea to a regional group of mentors with expertise ranging anywhere from banking, legal services, entrepreneurship, and more. Each participant receives a 25 minute time slot – the first 10-15 minutes to pitch and the remaining time for questions and feedback.
Participants will have the opportunity to:

Have a private pitch session with regional, industry-expert mentors
Receive feedback on business idea
Polish presentation
Connect to resources in the region

Spots will fill up, so register ASAP!
