RAMP — Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program

About the program · 1 linked sources

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

Also known as: RAMP Accelerator, Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance RAMP

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

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Funding range

$20,000

Equity

None

Application

Semiannual

Regional

Last activity

2026-06-24

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