Verge (Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance)

Save the date for the 25th anniversary of Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council's TechNite! Happening May 29th at Virginia Tech. Register: https://lnkd.in/e3v9Tnxg Nominate for an award: https://lnkd.in/dfV6WT5w

Application deadline is April 15th! Help your new talent accelerate their professional success, engage in their communities, and find a mentor! #talent #professionalgrowth

??IMPORTANT??Today’s Beer & Biotech has been postponed due to weather! We have rescheduled the session for March 19. Please register for the new date below, and be safe today. Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/evwBw7t6

Did you know that Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council launched a new job board? No cost for job seekers or RBTC members! We found our last two hires through the new job board. Check it out! #hiring #tech #biotech #jobs

Project VITAL (Virginia Innovations and Technology Advancements in Life Sciences) exemplifies the power of collaboration, transparency, and tangible results in driving economic growth and innovation across Virginia. This initiative unites three prominent technology regions—Roanoke-Blacksburg, Richmond, and Charlottesville—in a concerted effort to advance the life sciences sector, foster innovation, and create high-quality jobs. Collaboration Across Regions By bringing together the unique strengths of these three regions, Project VITAL leverages a diverse array of resources and expertise. This partnership includes leading research universities such as Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, and UVA, along with key non-profit organizations like RIBA, Activation Capital and CvilleBioHub. Each region contributes its specialized assets, including accelerator programming, referral networks, startup pipelines, scientific expertise, shared equipment and space, procurement agreements, and venture capital relationships. This collaborative framework ensures a comprehensive approach to nurturing life sciences companies and commercializing their innovations in therapeutics, medical devices, tools, and digital health aids. Transparency and Accountability GO Virginia, the bipartisan, business-led economic development initiative behind Project VITAL, emphasizes transparency and accountability in its operations. The initiative supports programs that create high-paying jobs through incentivized collaboration between business, education, and government. It aims to diversify and strengthen the economy in every region of the Commonwealth. By fostering regional cooperation and ensuring that projects align with strategic economic goals, GO Virginia maintains a clear and open process that benefits all stakeholders. We also have a public scorecard so you can track how we are doing using your taxpayer dollars. Delivering Results and Maximizing ROI The collaborative nature of Project VITAL enhances its potential for significant economic impact. By pooling resources and expertise, the initiative can achieve a return on investment that surpasses what each region could accomplish independently. This investment is directed toward attracting, building, and preparing life sciences companies, thereby accelerating the commercialization of innovative solutions and creating high-quality jobs in the region. A Bipartisan Commitment to Virginia's Prosperity GO Virginia stands as a testament to the state's bipartisan commitment to fostering private-sector growth and job creation. By incentivizing regional collaboration among business, education, and government entities, the initiative aims to diversify and strengthen Virginia's economy, making it a better place for all its residents to live and work. https://lnkd.in/e6EWUhun #VirginiaInnovation #LifeSciences #EconomicGrowth #ProjectVITAL#Go Virginia

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GO Virginia will invest $14.3 million to support Project VITAL: Virginia Innovations and Technology Advancements in Life Sciences, led in GO Virginia Region 2 by Verge (Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance). A multiregional initiative between Region 2, Region 4, and Region 9, VITAL will establish new research cores, expand workforce development programs, and create a collaborative network connecting academic institutions with industry partners across the commonwealth’s biotechnology corridor. “This investment represents a pivotal moment for Virginia’s biotechnology ecosystem,” said Erin Burcham, president of the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance. Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Innovation and Partnerships (LAUNCH, the Center for New Ventures), Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC will collaborate on the project, as well as Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council, and Blue Ridge Partnership Health Science Careers. Read more about Project VITAL: https://lnkd.in/ek5TSX6k

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our GO Virginia VITAL project! Together with regional partners Virginia Tech, Carilion Clinic, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council and Virginia Western Community College, as well as nearly 40 match partners, we will continue building out the health & life science cluster in our region. Project VITAL is also a collaborative effort with partners in GO Virginia Region 9 (CvilleBioHub) and Go Virginia Region 4 (Activation Capital) to build physical assets, talent pipelines, mentoring and capital networks, and programming resources in biotechnology across the Commonwealth! #tech #biotech #entrepreneursupport #collaboration #GOVAregion2

Congratulations to Dr. Robert Sandel on a well deserved recognition! His leadership in our region has been pivotal for our communities. #education #workforcedevelopment #community