WEDC: Investments in WI Startups Increase
A total of 84 investments amounting to $252 million were made in Wisconsin startups last year, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced recently through its 2018 Deal Flow Snapshot. Both…
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Former HHS Secretary Joins Exact Sciences Board
Exact Sciences announced today that former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has joined its board of directors. “Secretary Sebelius understands the value of detecting cancer earlier, as…
The Week Ahead March 18, 2019
For the week of March 18, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20 at Dreambank: 1 Million Cups – Murfie Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1…
Nominations Open for 2019 WI Innovation Awards
Nominations are now being taken for the annual Wisconsin Innovation Awards, organizers announced recently. Applications must explain how a product or organization solves a problem or provides benefits to users. This year’s…
WI Ranks Near Bottom of Kauffman Report
Wisconsin ranks low in the 2017 Kauffman Indicators of Entrepreneurship State Report on Early-Stage Entrepreneurship, the organization announced recently. The report ranks each state with a Kauffman Early-Stage Entrepreneurship (KESE) score, with Wisconsin…
The Week Ahead March 11, 2019
For the week of March 11, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 at Dreambank: 1 Million Cups – GrowthChart Inc. Professional Development,…
2019 YES! Student Contest Open
The 2019 Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs in Science is now accepting online entries from Wisconsin middle and high-school students through 5 p.m. April 5, organizers announced recently. According to a release,…
Madison gBETA Accepting Apps
Madison gBETA is accepting application through Friday, March 22, the organization recently announced. The free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots is looking for five teams, requires no…
The Week Ahead March 4, 2019
For the week of March 4, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 4-5 p.m. Monday, March 4 at Discovery Building: WARF – Entrepreneurons: Launching a Food-Based Enterprise…
Design Like Mad Returns
Design Like Mad is currently seeking applications from designers, developers and non-profit organizations for its 12-hour event held April 13 at Widen Enterprises. The purpose of Design Like Mad is to…
