Awards showcase Wisconsin’s breadth of innovation
The 10th annual Wisconsin Innovation Awards took place Oct. 10. Read More
Advances in nanotechnology through UW-Madison research
SixLine Semiconductor, a Middleton startup whose product could someday improve the speed and battery life of your cell phone, won the grand prize in the 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Read More
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Wisconsin Tech Summit happening March 14 at Lambeau Field
Registration is now open for the event, which which aims to connect major companies and emerging firms in an effort to grow business relationships. Read More
Apply by Feb. 22 for SBIR Ready workshops to help businesses access federal defense funding
Intended for technical leads, product managers, founders and team leaders from firms with fewer than 500 employees in technical areas including manufacturing, engineering, sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data management and health care, the workshops will help companies understand funding opportunities and support them as they prepare proposals for submission. Read More
WEDC entrepreneurship programs assisted nearly 500 young companies in Wisconsin in 2020
A new report summarizes the impact of WEDC-funded programs that support entrepreneurship and innovation in Wisconsin. Read More
Workforce recruiting startups earn high marks in Elevator Pitch Olympics
The winners included Clock'd, a Madison business that helps bars and restaurants hire employees (first place); Internship on Demand, a Madison company that recruits and trains college students for internships at a variety of businesses (second place); and Xylome, a Madison biotech startup that is developing a sustainable substitute for palm oil. Read More
For early-stage companies, exports can lead to growth
At the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium last week, WEDC Vice President of Global Trade and Investment Katy Sinnott presented about programs and resources to help companies grow their exports. Read More
Building a C-suite: Tips for startups as they grow
A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium featured advice for building an executive team. Read More
Igniting the entrepreneurial spirit
Applications are being accepted through Oct. 29 for a grant program that funds organizations that assist entrepreneurs. Read More
Pressure Chamber pitch contest highlights up-and-coming startups in health technology, transportation and workplace productivity
The first-place winner, Madison-based Nano RED, has developed drug delivery vehicles that work to prevent and treat COVID-19, with the potential to improve response efficacy in future viral pandemics and revolutionize cancer immunotherapy. Read More
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