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RAMP Fellows Program Pilot

RAMP Expands Offerings With Successful RAMP Fellows Program Pilot

In March 2025, RAMP expanded its offerings to the regional innovation ecosystem with the pilot program of its new RAMP Fellows Program, a 1-month experiential consul…

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RAMP 2025 Spring Cohort

RAMP Welcomes Six Teams to the Spring 2025 Cohort

Biotech Lab in Roanoke

Roanoke Receives $4 Million for Biotech Lab Project

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Roanoke is big on vision, whether its found in biotechnology laboratory or a mountaintop at sunrise. Here you’ll find an expansive, and far-seeing culture that nurtures innovation through an unbeatable mix of world-class resources, opportunities, and relationships.

Our innovation ecosystem isn’t just a catch-phrase, it’s a way of life. In Roanoke, you can meet or exceed your big goals while being rooted in a strong community where you and your work make a difference.

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