Next RAMP startups are guaranteed seed capital Gene Marrano February 21, 2019 1 minute read Financial support from the “Go Virginia” economic development initiative means that the Regional Acceleration and Mentoring Program – RAMP – will offer guaranteed funding to the next group of 5 cohorts. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the details: Share: Post navigation Previous: “At the Movies” host offers his Oscar forecastNext: Bid to revive Equal Rights Amendment fails by 1 vote Related Stories Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering Ian Price February 3, 2026 0 Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month Gene Marrano February 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0