Category Archives: General & Events

Gener8tor Launches gALPHA+CS

Gener8tor, along with the University of Wisconsin Computer Sciences Department and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), are launching gALPHA+CS, a hybrid accelerator and “development-sprint” program, the company announced recently….

Pathogenomica Wins Doyenne 5x5x5

Pathogenomica won the 2017 Doyenne Group’s 5x5x5 pitch event Thursday at the University of Wisconsin’s Grainger Hall during Forward Festival and received a $5,000 seed grant. The company detects pathogens with…

DotCom Therapy Wins Pressure Chamber

Chalk up another win for DotCom Therapy. The telehealth company won the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s annual Pressure Chamber pitch contest Monday at the Overture Center and earned an all-expenses…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 21, 2017

For the week of August 21, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Professional Development, Workshops 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 at Synergy Coworking – Let’s Talk Money 11:30 a.m….

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DotCom Therapy Wins Challenge Cup

DotCom Therapy won the inaugural Challenge Cup Madison, held today at Boardman & Clark Law offices. The tech company is the Midwest’s regional qualifier, winning airfare and accommodations to join 74 other…

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…