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Fintech transplant Debtle finds fertile ground in Wisconsin

Fintech transplant Debtle finds fertile ground in Wisconsin

Debtle’s cofounders hadn’t intended to relocate to Wisconsin, but once they realized all the resources and support available here, they were more than happy to leave New Orleans for Sheboygan. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-07T11:03:18-05:00April 7, 2021|Blog Post, Featured Companies and Awards, Launch Blog|

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: finding success through collaboration

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: finding success through collaboration

How the power of collaboration is helping a new generation of investors accelerate the state’s tech ecosystem Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-01T19:48:08-05:00April 1, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Georgia-Pacific and gener8tor team up to accelerate consumer goods innovation in northeast Wisconsin

Georgia-Pacific and gener8tor team up to accelerate consumer goods innovation in northeast Wisconsin

Consumer products startups are invited to apply for programming and resources from the newly launched 1915 Studios in the paper giant’s R&D center in Neenah. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-03-11T12:59:18-06:00March 11, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Register now for the Wisconsin Tech Summit virtual event March 17

Register now for the Wisconsin Tech Summit virtual event March 17

Registration is now open for the eighth annual summit hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, offering opportunities for startups to network with and learn from large, established companies. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-03-04T15:18:11-06:00March 4, 2021|Blog Post, Events and Community Support, Launch Blog|

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: investing approaches

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: investing approaches

Part two of a multi-part series looking at Wisconsin’s next generation of venture funds and angel investor networks Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-03-02T14:14:51-06:00February 25, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Investor Profile, Launch Blog|

Second round of applications for Entrepreneurial Support Grants now open.

A second round of Entrepreneurial Support Grants is now open, this time focusing on supporting business development for Wisconsin’s LGBTQ, minority, veterans and women entrepreneurs. Read More

Lauren Foley2021-02-17T11:11:22-06:00February 18, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: meet the managers

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: meet the managers

Part one of a multi-part series on Wisconsin’s next generation of venture funds and angel investor networks. Read More

Lauren Foley2021-02-03T13:33:46-06:00February 3, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

A 2021 calendar of startup and entrepreneur opportunities in Wisconsin

A 2021 calendar of startup and entrepreneur opportunities in Wisconsin

With 2020 behind us, we’re previewing what 2021 has in store for Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs, startups and venture investors with this list of events, accelerators, pitch opportunities and more. Read More

Lauren Foley2021-01-13T09:42:59-06:00January 13, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

2021 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest accepting entries through January 31

2021 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest accepting entries through January 31

The 18th annual contest is designed to encourage tech-based startups in Wisconsin by connecting entrepreneurs with resources, mentoring and potential funders. Read More

Lauren Foley2021-01-06T14:25:14-06:00January 6, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Applications for the Eau Claire VentureHome Seed Accelerator open until January 11

The 5-month program from the first WiSys VentureHome startup hub will help aspiring entrepreneurs take their saleable ideas to the next level. Read More

Lauren Foley2020-12-29T14:41:02-06:00December 29, 2020|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|