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WEDC announces $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin

March 3, 2026|News, Small Business|

Announcing that ten community organizations supporting small businesses across Wisconsin have received $1.5 million in Small Business Development Grants (SBDG) from WEDC.

Ignite Wisconsin grant from WEDC aims to widen Wisconsin’s lead in fusion energy

February 23, 2026|Entrepreneurship, News|

Discover how a $778,000 Ignite Wisconsin grant to the Wisconsin Fusion Energy Coalition will help establish Wisconsin as a national hub for fusion energy commercialization.

Gov. Evers, WEDC announce $3.5 million in grants to four Wisconsin organizations assisting startups

February 18, 2026|Entrepreneurship, Featured, News|

Read how $3.5 million in grants will assist four Wisconsin organizations in strengthening startups and driving innovation.

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