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Innovation, adaptation on display at the 2020 Wisconsin Innovation Awards

Innovation, adaptation on display at the 2020 Wisconsin Innovation Awards

This year’s event highlighted the many programs, funders, accelerators and incubators that make Wisconsin fertile ground for innovation. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-10-15T16:13:22-05:00October 15, 2020|Featured Companies and Awards, Launch Blog|

We’re All Innovating Contest celebrates small business creativity amid COVID-19 pandemic

We’re All Innovating Contest celebrates small business creativity amid COVID-19 pandemic

The contest, which will distribute a total of $3 million to approximately 195 contest winners, is open for entries through Oct. 18. Read More

Lauren Foley2020-10-12T15:48:13-05:00October 12, 2020|Blog Post, Launch Blog|

Receive real-time updates about Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem with the new Launch Blog digest

Receive real-time updates about Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem with the new Launch Blog digest

The new digest format will provide same-day notifications of new content related to funding sources, investor profiles, featured companies, upcoming events and other resources for startups and their supporters. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-10-05T08:52:26-05:00October 5, 2020|Blog Post, Launch Blog|

Tundra Angels take flight in Green Bay

Tundra Angels take flight in Green Bay

The angel investor group hopes to connect a younger generation of investors with the region’s entrepreneurs and startups. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-10-02T09:44:20-05:00October 2, 2020|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Entrepreneurship Support Program now accepting applications

Entrepreneurship Support Program now accepting applications

Nonprofits and community organizations have until Oct. 23 to apply for funds to provide entrepreneurial education, mentoring programs and business development. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-25T14:14:38-05:00September 25, 2020|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

The Water Council seeks up-and-coming water technology innovators for fall 2020 Tech Challenge

The Water Council seeks up-and-coming water technology innovators for fall 2020 Tech Challenge

In addition to $15,000 in prize money, the contest—open to entrepreneurs, students, researchers, water-industry professionals and inventive individuals—provides winners the opportunity to partner with a world-class water technology brand on the marketing, licensing or sale of their technology or solution. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-18T10:13:32-05:00September 18, 2020|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Focus Forward Updates, Launch Blog|

Creative Destruction Lab launches innovative risk management program in Madison

Creative Destruction Lab launches innovative risk management program in Madison

The nonprofit is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and American Family Insurance to support startups developing technologies related to identifying, assessing, preventing, mitigating and transferring risk. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-14T09:57:58-05:00September 14, 2020|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Inaugural OnRamp Impact Conference happening Sept. 17

Inaugural OnRamp Impact Conference happening Sept. 17

This new addition to the OnRamp conference series, which will be offered in a virtual format, will focus on connecting social entrepreneurs with potential corporate partners and investors. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-03T12:33:11-05:00September 3, 2020|Events and Community Support, Focus Forward Updates, Launch Blog|

Newance delivers advice on building resilient teams

Newance delivers advice on building resilient teams

Once heavily focused on recruiting, the Milwaukee-based company has shifted focus to help companies build strong and resilient teams in a work-from-home culture and adapt to other aspects of the pandemic. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-08-27T15:35:24-05:00August 27, 2020|Blog Post, Featured Companies and Awards, Focus Forward Updates, Launch Blog|

TitletownTech’s first year brings impressive results

TitletownTech’s first year brings impressive results

The Green Bay-based tech innovation lab was recently featured in a discussion by Microsoft President Brad Smith and comedian Trevor Noah, regarding the role of innovation in recovering from COVID-19. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-08-18T15:23:47-05:00August 18, 2020|Accelerators in Wisconsin, Focus Forward Updates, Launch Blog|