The Advancement Foundation is Cultivating Rural Innovation and Pathways for Inventors!

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Join Us Thursday, Oct 23

at Twisted Track - Roanoke

for our first local challenge session!

We invite entrepreneurial innovators, students, support organizations, and industry experts to join us for a dynamic series of networking events across the region.

These gatherings are designed to spark meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and provide opportunities to share ideas that drive innovation and growth. Whether you are building a startup, supporting entrepreneurs, seeking mentorship, or bringing industry expertise, this is a chance to engage with like-minded individuals and organizations working to strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Together, we can cultivate partnerships, exchange knowledge, and create lasting impact in our communities.

GAUNTLET alumni Richard Mansell & the IVO Team are doing some “out of this world projects”. Just check out the IVO Quantum Drive video about his latest project

The Advancement Foundation is unveiling phase one of the renovation of the Virginia Innovation Accelerator, a hub for innovation and economic growth!

Join us to celebrate and discover how you can partner with TAF to support this incredible vision and opportunity for central and southwest Virginia.

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is one of Five Regional Innovation Networking Events we are offering to foster growth in our thriving economic development ecosystem over the next 5 months.

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