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Social Good Accelerator Taking Apps

Applications are being accepted for the second annual Social Good Accelerator (SGA) until Friday, April 27, organizers announced today. According to the website, the accelerator looks for, develops and accelerates social ventures that solve community issues. The…

CTC Accepting Apps for SBIR Ready

The Center for Technology Commercialization is accepting applications for its four-session SBIR Ready program, the organization announced recently. According to the program’s website, the four-week course is designed to support graduate…

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The Week Ahead April 16, 2018

For the week of April 16, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at Sheraton Hotel: WIN Luncheon – Electric…

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Doyenne to Host Crowdfunding Bash

To fund its expansion efforts into Milwaukee and Green Bay, the Doyenne Group is hosting a Crowdfunding Bash, taking place 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at the High Noon Saloon, organizers…

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…