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
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
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
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
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
Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival kicks off this week
Forward Fest will be a combination of virtual and live, in-person events this year. Read More
Investment in early-stage Wisconsin companies reached an all-time high in 2019, report finds
The Wisconsin Tech Council’s annual investing report highlights the growing commitment to Wisconsin’s early-stage companies and looks ahead to the post-COVID recovery. Read More
GrocerKey scales up quickly in response to COVID-19
For the Madison-based company that helps grocers offer online ordering, the pandemic brought disruption—but also opportunity. Read More