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‘Founder-focused’ accelerators boost startups
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Virginia’s version of the business accelerator doesn’t always rely on the traditional model of sponsorship by angel investors who provide capital for startups, usually in exchange for convertible debt or
Biotech industry seeks push forward
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With more than $25 million, nearly all taxpayer money, a collaborative partnership of government, business and nonprofit organizations plans to build an accelerator for biotech startups in the Roanoke Valley.
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Startup Virginia to host Idea Factory workshop
Six-week program helps aspiring entrepreneurs with products, plans
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Richmond-based nonprofit business incubator Startup Virginia is hosting its fifth Idea Factory — a six-week, largely virtual program to help aspiring entrepreneurs test, improve and validate their business ideas —
Roanoke, New River Valley organizations form tech alliance
Valleys Innovation Council, Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program join forces
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The Valleys Innovation Council (VIC), the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) and the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP) have formed an alliance called Verge. In July 2020, the three groups