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2024 UW Entrepreneurial Awards

Mark Bakken Earns 2024 UW Entrepreneurial Award

Mark Bakken, HealthX Founder and Managing Partner, was one of the winners of the University of Wisconsin’s 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award, the university announced recently. According to a release,…

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Gener8tor Madison Names 2024 Cohort

Six startups are participating in gener8tor’s 12-week accelerator, the organization announced recently. The four Madison-based companies are Plumb Pharmaceuticals, Technova Industries, Cubby and Transfur. The other two are TechComb and…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead April 22, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the Sheraton Hotel — WTC: Aviation innovation can improve how we fly 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24 at StartingBlock —…

gALPHA Urban League Accepting Spring Apps

Applications for the Spring 2024 gALPHA Urban League are now being accepted through May 10, organizers announced. As previously reported, the four-week business accelerator works with Black entrepreneurs to provide…

The Week Ahead April 15, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 17 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

Forward Festival Submissions Now Open

Forward Festival is accepting submissions for events until Wednesday, May 15, organizers announced recently. As previously reported, the five-day festival is for entrepreneurs, students, creatives, small businesses, tech folks and…

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The Week Ahead April 8, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

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Apps Open for StartingBlock HardTech Accelerator

Applications for the StartingBlock HardTech Accelerator are now being accepted through May 17, the organization announced recently. As previously reported, the accelerator is for startup founders building a physical product…

100state Launches Capital Campaign

100state announced recently it is seeking to raise $50,000 to cover essential expenses and build a rent buffer. According to its GiveButter campaign, which launched March 19, 100state also wants…

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2024 Gov Biz Plan’s 25 Finalists Named

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today the 25 finalists of the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Contest. Eleven Madison-area companies, including Dirac Labs, ImgGyd and Neurosetta, advanced. As in past years,…