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WEDC Grant Establishes BIO Initiative

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is awarding a $750,000 grant to establish the Forward BIO Initiative, a collaborative effort to make Wisconsin a recognized center of excellence for biomanufacturing, the organization…

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The Week Ahead Sept. 3, 2018

For the week of Sept. 3, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Professional Development, Workshops 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Dreambank: Small Business – Confident Communications – Create…

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ESS Announces Pitch Opps

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that it is accepting applications from entrepreneurs to pitch their startups during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, held Nov. 7-8 at the Monona Terrace….

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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…

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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…

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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…