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Madworks Accelerator Taking Fall Apps

It’s almost fall, and that means it’s time to apply for Madworks Accelerator‘s next cohort, the organization announced today. Applications are due Sept. 30. The free, nine-week program begins Oct….

Gener8tor Launches gBETA Social Impact

Gener8tor and American Family Insurance announced today the launch of gBETA Social Impact, a free accelerator for startups and emerging nonprofits focused on K-12 education. According to a release, gBETA…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Aug. 27, 2018

For the week of Aug. 27, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Sheraton Hotel: WIN – Adding Diversity…

Gener8tor Launches gBETA Musictech

Gener8tor is partnering with Capitol Music Group to launch gBETA Musictech on Sept. 6, a new music technology accelerator program based in Los Angeles that will provide participating startups with…

YesLMS Wins Doyenne’s 5x5x5

YesLMS won the 2018 Doyenne Group’s 5x5x5 pitch event Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin’s Grainger Hall during Forward Festival and received a $5,000 seed grant. The company is dedicated to…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Aug. 20, 2018

For the week of Aug. 20, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Professional Development, Workshops 9 a.m. – noon Friday, Aug. 24: Matrix Coworking – Women’s Writing Workshop Conferences, Festivals,…

LUM Wins Pressure Chamber

A company that still hasn’t had its official launch won the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s annual Pressure Chamber pitch contest Thursday at the Overture Center and earned an all-expenses-paid trip to…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Aug. 13, 2018

For the week of Aug. 13, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.15 at Dreambank in StartingBlock: 1 Million Cups – Karla Marie Coaching Professional Development,…

2018 Forward Festival Preview

The ninth annual Forward Festival, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship gathering, will take place Aug. 16-23 at various locations throughout Madison with more than 50 events. The festival covers a…

Foxconn Provides Details for ‘Smart Cities’

Foxconn today at UW-Parkside announced details of its Smart Cities – Smart Futures Competition, which will see it commit up to $1 million over the next three years to encourage…