Category Archives: General & Events

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…

The Week Ahead

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…

The Week Ahead

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…

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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…

Okkanti Wins Doyenne’s 2023 5x5x5

Okkanti won the Doyenne Group’s annual 5x5x5 pitch event, held in a hybrid format Wednesday during Forward Festival, and received a $5,000 seed grant. The company was founded by Karen…

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Child Health Imprints Wins Pressure Chamber

Child Health Imprints won the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 10th annual Pressure Chamber pitch contest held Tuesday at the Majestic Theater and earned an all-expenses-paid trip to meet investment…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Aug. 21, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Networking, Festivals, Other 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 – Friday, Aug. 25…