Category Archives: General & Events

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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…

Wisconsin Tech Council

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…

The Week Ahead

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,…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead June 24, 2019

For the week of June 24, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at The Coliseum Bar: WIN – Bats…

SBIR Advance

SBIR Advance Applications Open

The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is now accepting applications from small businesses for the next round of its SBIR Advance grant, the organization announced recently. “SBIR Advance enters its sixth…

2019 OnRamp Healthcare keynote

Panel: Healthcare to be More Consumerized

Healthcare is moving to be much more consumerized, a panel of healthcare experts explained at the OnRamp Healthcare Conference held Wednesday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. First, patients…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead June 17, 2019

For the week of June 17, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18 at University Research Park: Accelerate Madison – Cybersecurity Expert Panel…

2019 Pressure Chamber Apps Open

Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Pressure Chamber competition, which takes place during Forward Festival Aug. 27 at the Overture Center, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced…