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RAMP — Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program
Also known as: RAMP Accelerator, Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance RAMP
Virginia Tech · Blacksburg, VA
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $20,000
Equity
None
Application
Semiannual
Regional
Last activity
2026-06-24
High confidence
RAMP (Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program) is the Roanoke region's premier business accelerator for technology and life science entrepreneurs. Founded in 2017 with funding from GO Virginia, the City of Roanoke, and Virginia Western Community College, RAMP is a member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN).
The program operates at four levels:
- Ecosystem Navigator Program: 30-minute 1-on-1 sessions for any innovator seeking guidance
- On-RAMP: Pre-accelerator for early-stage idea-phase businesses
- RAMP In-Residence: 12-week flagship accelerator offering $20,000 equity-free seed funding, free office space, 1:1 expert mentoring, access to investors, GAN perks ($1M+ value), and three additional years of Exit RAMP support
- Exit RAMP: Post-accelerator investment series to prepare alumni for VC and angel fundraising
Impact: 61 companies accelerated, $28M+ capital raised, 850+ jobs created. Two cohorts offered annually. Run by the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA) with offices in Roanoke and Blacksburg.
Contact: info@ramprb.com | 540-595-7315
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