The elements of the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA) include:
- A new name that reflects the commitment of Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance to elevating the local tech economy through vision, strategy, and collaboration.
- A dynamic and modern logo that represents all four Alliance teams and evokes the momentum and creativity inherent in the regional innovation ecosystem.
- Energetic brand colors that align across RBIA member companies.
- A modern, user-friendly website designed to support existing innovation ecosystem members and attract new stakeholders.
Most recently, RBIA led a coalition to include 38 regional organizations, including Virginia Tech, Carilion, Virginia Western Community College, Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers and many others, to secure $4.9 million through GO Virginia’s Project VITAL. The funds will be used to further biotech and life science commercialization and establish Roanoke Blacksburg as a biomedical hub. The coalition aims to create 1,100 jobs over five years with a $40 million economic impact.
Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance unites a portfolio of organizations including Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP), Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and Common Wealth Angels all dedicated to tech-based economic advancement in the Roanoke Blacksburg region. Together, they form a full-stack network of support designed to accelerate innovation in the technology and life science industries and develop the Roanoke Blacksburg region into a nationally recognized hub for technology and biotechnology.
“The rebrand of the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance honors the dedication of past leaders and the contributions of many collaborators in building a strong foundation for innovation in our region. It also sets a bold vision for the ambitious goals we will achieve together in the future,” Burcham said.
To experience the new look of Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance, visit rbia.tech.