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WARF Launches Seed, Venture Funds

To continue to foster entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will offer “complementary opportunities,” including seed and venture funding, Managing Director Erik Iverson said in…

2017 Forward Festival Preview

The eighth annual Forward Festival, taking place Aug. 17-24 at various locations in Madison, features more than 50 events to bring together entrepreneurs and innovators from all industries. Event categories…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 14, 2017

For the week of August 14, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Professional Development, Workshops 8-10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at Neider & Boucher – Pitch Practice Business Sessions 9-11:30…

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Challenge Cup Startups Announced

StartingBlock Madison named today the 11 startups that will participate in the inaugural Challenge Cup Madison taking place 6-8 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Boardman & Clark Law offices during…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 7, 2017

For the week of August 7, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at @1403 – Madwords Seed Accelerator Summer 2017 Graduation Professional…

Finalists Named for Pressure Chamber

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today the five finalists for its annual Pressure Chamber pitch contest, to be held at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Overture Center…

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The Week Ahead July 31, 2017

For the week of July 31, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups: iMyK9 5-6 p.m….

Panel: Cancer Research is Collaborative

The war on cancer takes a multidisciplinary approach, and the resources at the University of Wisconsin are set up for that approach, according to a panel discussion during the monthly…

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The Week Ahead July 24, 2017

For the week of July 24, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Dreambank – Small Business: Securing Marketing Budgets With Bosses &…

WI Innovation Award Finalists Announced

The Wisconsin Innovation Award announced its 30 finalists today, and they will present at an awards ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Wisconsin Union Theater. The Madison-based finalists are: Bendyworks Berntsen International…