Walker Allocates $6M to Small Biz Entrepreneurs
Gov. Scott Walker said Thursday in his weekly radio address that he is devoting nearly $6 million toward small-business entrepreneurs in his proposed 2013-15 state budget. The money will be…
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Cleantech Accelerator Accepting Applications
Entrepreneurs seeking the resources needed to launch sustainable clean technology companies should circle May 1 on their calendar. That’s when applications are due to the annual Cleantech Open, a five-month…
State Venture Capital Bill Introduced
A bipartisan group of state legislators introduced Wednesday a widely anticipated $25 investment capital bill. “Wisconsin has the basic ingredients needed to create a more vibrant startup economy – ideas,…
UW Chancellor Pushes for D2P Initiative
University of Wisconsin Interim Chancellor David Ward told attendees at the monthly Wisconsin Innovation Network luncheon Tuesday at the Sheraton Hotel that a better process for commercializing discoveries was missing from the university. Ward…
Cancer-Screening Software Wins Prize
The goal of the Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize is for University of Wisconsin students to develop new wireless technology products and marry those ideas with tangible, market-ready business plans. Consider…
Event to Pair Entrepreneurs
Need a fellow entrepreneur to brainstorm with? The MyEntrepreneurNet.com Speed Match-up Event for Entrepreneurs held April 23 at the American Family Insurance Dreambank has that goal in mind. The small business…
Four to Receive UW Entrepreneurial Award
Three University of Wisconsin alumni and one faculty member who have succeeded as entrepreneurs will receive an Entrepreneurial Achievement Award in a ceremony held Monday at the Wisconsin Institutes for…
Bioethics Forum Has Creative Theme
What is the impact of science and technology on the creative process? That’s one of the topics that will be addressed at the 12th Annual Bioethics Forum, held April 25-26…
Three More Startups Get QNBV Status
BadgerMax, Winstruments and SOLOMO Technology are now certified as Qualified New Business Ventures, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced recently. Through the designation, investors are eligible for a 25 percent tax credit…
Event Aims to Raise Money for Food Entrepreneurs
Slow Money Wisconsin is hosting a Business & Investors Showcase for local food and farm entrepreneurs from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 26 at Lussier Family Heritage Center. The event,…
