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SBIR Advance

Four Local Businesses Receive SBIR Advance Grants

Four local businesses will receive an SBIR Advance grant, the Center for Technology Commercialization and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced recently. The local recipients for Phase I are Cellular…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead May 29, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, June 1 at Dreambank — Dreambank BUSINESS: Making Change…

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The Week Ahead May 22, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at Sheraton Hotel — Wisconsin Technology Council: WIN Luncheon 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, May 24 at WWBIC — WWBIC: Strong Women,…

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2023 Biz Contest ‘Diligent Dozen’ Named

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently the finalists that will present at the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference held May 31-June 1 in…

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The Week Ahead May 15, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 Online — WIPFli: Panel discussion – Lessons…

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference

Deb Carey to Receive ‘Seize the Day’ Award

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that it will honor Deb Carey with the Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference taking place June 1…

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The Week Ahead May 8, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 Online– Madison SCORE: Let’s…

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UpStart Fall 2023 Applications Open

Applications for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s UpStart fall entrepreneurship program for women and people of color are now being accepted through May 22, organizers recently announced. The free 10-week…

2023 Madison College Challenge

Sparx Career Planning Wins 2023 Madison College Challenge

Sparx Career Planning, which is a platform that helps high school and college students transition to adulthood, won the 11th annual Madison College Challenge held today at Madison College’s Truax…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead May 1, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — BioForward/Yahara Software: 20×20 PechaKucha 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups:…