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UW Ranks 18th in PitchBook Report

The University of Wisconsin announced recently that it rose nine spots to No. 18 in PitchBook’s newest report that ranks universities by the number of alumni entrepreneurs who have raised…

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The Week Ahead Sept. 7, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Grainger Hall – UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Dana Guthrie and Lamarr Banks Professional Development, Workshops 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept….

Morgridge Institute for Research Names Next CEO

Morgridge Institute for Research named Eric Perreault its next chief executive officer, the company announced recently. Perreault previously served as Northwestern’s vice president for research from 2023-26 and also has…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 31, 2026

Professional Development, Workshops 8 a.m. – Noon Tuesday, Sept. 1 at University Research Park, Room 50 – Center for Technology Commercialization: NSF Project Pitch Workshop 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1…

Wisconsin Tech Council

Tech Council Reveals 2026 Date for Launch Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Early Stage Symposium, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Marquette University. “Launch Wisconsin brings together the entrepreneurs, investors,…

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WARF Provides $27M Investment to UW

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is giving $27 million to the University of Wisconsin to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives, the organization recently announced. According to a release, the…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 24, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Accountability Groups Professional Development, Workshops 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 Online – SCORE: AI in Action: Four Ways to…

Pressure Chamber

CellTrack Wins 2026 Pressure Chamber

A company that builds imaging technology to track cell therapies inside the body with 100 times greater sensitivity than existing methods won the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Pressure…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 17, 2026

Presentations, Pitches Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Tactical Skills Series featuring Erin Anstett 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Her Network with guest…

Forward Fest

2026 Forward Fest Preview

The 16th annual Forward Festival takes place Aug. 17-21 and features more than 50 events across the Madison area, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders to connect, learn…