Category Archives: General & Events

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Sept. 25, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Sheraton Hotel — Wisconsin Technology Council: WIN Luncheon: The State of Early Stage Investing in Wisconsin 9-10 a.m. Wednesday,…

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StartingBlock Wins $150K from SBA

StartingBlock and its seven partners announced recently that they will receive $150,000 through the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, which is awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). According…

MadREP to Host Bootcamp for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is partnering with Lightship Foundation to host a three-day bootcamp for underrepresented entrepreneurs Sept. 19-21 at the Madison College Goodman South Campus, the organization announced…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Sept. 18, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

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The Week Ahead Sept. 11, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

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StartingBlock, Summit Credit Union Create Fellowship

StartingBlock and Summit Credit Union have partnered to form the Summit Credit Union Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs, the organizations announced recently. According to a blog post, the fellowship will offer…

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SBIR Advance Accepting Applications

The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is now accepting applications from small businesses for its SBIR Advance grant, the organization announced recently. According to a release, SBIR Advance matches up…

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The Week Ahead Sept. 4, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at WWBIC — WWBIC: So, You Want…

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Apps Open to Pitch at 2023 ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council is seeking companies to participate in one of two pitch events at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium (ESS), taking place Nov. 8-9 at the Monona…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Aug. 28, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 Online — Doyenne Group: Doyenne TTVT Q&A…