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Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011.

Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011.

TechNite is an annual celebration of the Roanoke - Blacksburg region’s technology community. It’s an opportunity to network with more than 400 leaders in business and innovation. The evening is highlighted with an awards ceremony, where leaders will be recognized in six categories: Rising Star, Entrepreneur, Regional Leadership, Innovation, Educator, and People's Choice.

If you are planning to submit to an upcoming SBIR/STTR grant deadline, need an SBIR/STTR “refresher”, or just want to learn the key points to an effective proposal, this half day, low cost workshop is a must attend. Key aspects to a competitive proposal are covered, with reminders about specific proposal content, processes, and submission tips. Consider key modifications to make your proposal more competitive. Includes Budget Prep and Abstract Summary Modules at no extra cost!

TechEDGE is the Lynchburg area’s premiere business and education conference- featuring trends in technology and innovation- with speakers, awards, member exhibits, and business networking.

Hear a short intro on the SBIR/STTR program, followed by in depth overview of the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR and STTR programs. Ideal for those about to submit a proposal to the June 11 NSF SBIR or June 13 NSF STTR deadlines as well as those new to the program who want to learn the goals of the NSF programs.

Feed your appetite for innovation at CBIC's annual awards gala and fundraiser, a fun-filled and inspiring evening of celebration with friends, celebrities, innovators, colleagues and community leaders. The evening will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a series of delicious innovations and a a vast array of remarkable achievements cooked up by spicy entrepreneurs, tangy innovators, and zesty leaders.