Category Archives: General & Events

LineLeap Wins Transcend Madison

LineLeap, developers of a fast-pass for nightclubs that allow users to bypass big crowds, was named the winner of the third annual Transcend Madison startup competition for University of Wisconsin students held April…

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The Week Ahead April 9, 2018

For the week of April 9, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at Discovery Building: WARF – Entrepreneurons: Navigating Conflicts of Interest…

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25 Gov’s Biz Plan Finalists Named

The Wisconsin Technology Council named the 25 finalists of the 15th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, the organization announced recently. “These finalists are emblematic of Wisconsin’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem,” Wisconsin…

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D2P Director Named

The University of Wisconsin’s Discovery to Product (D2P) office announced recently that Andy Richards has been selected for the director position. “The D2P director is integral to growing and nurturing…

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The Week Ahead April 2, 2018

For the week of April 2, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at Yahara Bay Distillery: Doyenne Group – Spring Showcase Professional…

SBDC Offers Free Course for Entrepreneurs

The University of Wisconsin’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has launched a free online course for entrepreneurs called “First Steps to Starting a Business,” organizers announced recently. According to the program’s…

Bill Eliminates Fee on Capital Raised

Gov. Scott Walker signed into law today a bill that eliminates a longstanding fee on angel and venture capital raised by qualifying C corporations organized in states outside of Wisconsin. According…

gBETA Expands to Med Tech

After starting an office in Minneapolis/St. Paul, gener8tor has launched gBETA Medtech, the twin cities’ first medical technology accelerator, the company announced recently. According to a release, the first six companies began March…

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The Week Ahead March 26, 2018

For the week of March 26, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at Sheraton Hotel: WIN Luncheon – Federal…

AmFam Provides Spark Timeline Updates

An updated timeline of the Spark building, where companies like StartingBlock, BunkerLabs and gener8tor will reside, was provided by American Family Insurance Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Dan Kelly at a Downtown Madison…