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BioForward Announces Two Industry Winners

BioForward named Dr. Thomas “Rock” Mackie and Laura Johnson Douglass the winners of the fifth annual Wisconsin Biohealth Awards, the organization announced recently. “BioForward Wisconsin is pleased and honored to announce…

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The Week Ahead July 29, 2019

For the week of July 29, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at The Coliseum Bar: WIN – Epic…

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The Week Ahead July 22, 2019

For the week of July 22, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday,  July 22 at EatStreet: Madison Women in Tech – Panel: Working Remotely…

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The Week Ahead July 15, 2019

For the week of July 15, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Professional Development, Workshops 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at Village on Park: WWBIC –…

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The Week Ahead July 8, 2019

For the week of July 8, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Professional Development, Workshops 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 8 at 100state: 100state – Mentoring: Beyond the Basics Noon-1…

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Isthmus Project Receives WEDC Grant

The Isthmus Project, which provides a place for UW Health physicians, pharmacists, residents, nurses, staff or others to seek support for their ideas and project that aim to achieve better…

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Report Shows Record Set in Early Stage Deals

In 2018, early stage companies in Wisconsin raised more than $280 million, which is a record for any one year in the state, according to a report by the Wisconsin…

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The Week Ahead July 1, 2019

For the week of July 1, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 1 at StartingBlock: gBETA – Pitch Night Social Impact Spring 2019…

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UnityPoint Health Starts Venture Fund

UnityPoint Health has launched its $100 million UnityPoint Health Ventures Innovation Fund to manage and direct the health system’s financial and strategic investment opportunities, the organization announced recently. According to…

Startup Showcase Applications Open

Applications are now being accepted until July 21 for the seventh annual Startup Showcase, which takes place Aug. 26 at the Memorial Union as part of Forward Festival’s Forward Technology Conference,…