From Big Gig to gigabytes: Summerfest Tech scheduled for Sept. 8
The fourth annual conference will include a mix of virtual and in-person sessions, with overarching themes of bridging the digital divide, building smart cities, and diversity and equity. Read More
2021 Wisconsin Innovation Awards finalists announced
From pop-up bicycle shops to drone-supported broadband networks, the 29 companies finalists prove the ingenuity of Wisconsin innovators. Read More
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Scale Up Milwaukee relaunches its Growth Accelerator
Previously focused mainly on southeastern Wisconsin, the accelerator programming will be offered both in-person and virtually this year, making it accessible to businesses throughout Wisconsin. Applications are closing soon for the program's seventh cohort, which starts in August. Read More
Creative Destruction Lab-Madison launches health care stream
Applications are now open for the fall 2021 cohorts of the nonprofit’s risk management and health accelerator programs. Read More
How BizStarts Institute supports a different kind of Wisconsin entrepreneur
BizStarts has been helping new businesses launch in the Milwaukee area for over a decade, but with startup programs and accelerators now mainstream, the nonprofit is now focused on promoting entrepreneurship in the form of self-employment in low-income neighborhoods. Read More
Support helps Wisconsin startups—and workers—build a better gig economy
WorkShift and Talimer are Milwaukee-based startups finding new ways to help workers and employers navigate the gig economy. Read More
2020 Wisconsin Deal Flow Snapshot
According to the 2020 Wisconsin Deal Flow Snapshot, investment in Wisconsin startups topped $297 million in 2020, which was a $34 million increase over 2019 and included a total of
Register now for the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
At the June 3 virtual event, startups at all stages of growth can network with each other while learning about the resources and support available to them throughout the state. Read More
Public-private venture capital “fund of funds” under consideration for creation in Wisconsin
With the success of the Badger Fund of Funds and larger venture capital initiatives in nearby states, interest is growing in creating this new source of support for Wisconsin companies at all stages of growth. Read More
Wisconsin’s emerging investors: advice to early-stage startups
Wisconsin’s newest generation of venture capital funds and angel investors give startup founders insight into what they’re looking for when evaluating potential investments. Read More
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
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