Venture Capitalist Appointed as WEDC Secretary
Gov. Tony Evers announced recently that John W. Miller will be appointed the next Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) secretary and CEO. “It is a privilege to accept this position…
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Two Local Companies Receive SBIR Advance Funds
Two Madison-area businesses will receive an SBIR Advance grant, the Center for Technology Commercialization and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced recently. Saturn AgriSense Inc. (SAI) and Tensense join three…
The Week Ahead Dec. 1, 2025
Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Online – SCORE Madison: Finding Grants…
UW Launches Badger Tech Foundry
The University of Wisconsin announced recently that its College of Engineering has launched the Badger Tech Foundry, the first founder development program of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub. According to a…
The Week Ahead Nov. 24, 2025
Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 at One City Schools – Wisconsin Technology Council: Powering the Cloud: Data Center Energy Challenges and Opportunities 9-10 a.m. Wednesday,…
StartingBlock Awarded $75K by SBA
StartingBlock has received $75,000 through the 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, which is awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the organization announced recently. “We are thrilled that our…
Doyenne Group Seeking New Executive Director
Doyenne Group Co-Founder Heather Wentler announced today that she will be stepping down as executive director after nearly 14 years of leadership. Wentler co-founded Doyenne with the late Amy Gannon…
The Week Ahead Nov. 17, 2025
Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Grainger Hall – Wisconsin School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…
WIA Announces 2025 Winners
The Wisconsin Innovation Awards, an annual event that celebrates Wisconsin’s most innovative products and services, revealed its seven winners at an event held last week at the Monona Terrace. Five…
The Week Ahead Nov. 10, 2025
Presentations, Pitches 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 Online – Doyenne: Fall TTVT Showcase 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov….
