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The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Feb. 27, 2017

For the week of Feb. 27, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Bendyworks – Women in Tech: Mary Burke 9 a.m. Wednesday,…

WSB Business Plan Contest Returns

After a year off, the Wisconsin School of Business Business Plan Competition has returned, the school announced recently. Formerly known as the G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition, the annual…

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Six Area Startups Earn Grants

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) have awarded seven SBIR Advance grants, six to Madison startups, the organizations announced today. The state matching grant…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Feb. 20, 2017

For the week of Feb. 20, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Sheraton Hotel – WIN: Cyber-Threats 9 a.m….

Center for Corporate Innovation Opens

The University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin School of Business today announced the opening of the Center for Corporate Innovation (CCI), a hub for corporate executives to develop skills and tools needed to succeed…

100state Adds Amenities

After moving to a new location last month, 100state announced today it now has a Roku channel and a new classroom in its facility. Field59 created the Roku channel 100live,…

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The Week Ahead Feb. 13, 2017

For the week of Feb. 13, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: Building Brave 4-6…

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StartingBlock Makes Staffing Changes

StartingBlock Madison Executive Director Scott Resnick announced today that he is transitioning to the role of entrepreneur-in-residence. Resnick has served as executive director since June 2015. Leading the project on…

CTC Offers Biz Development Course

The Center for Technology Commercialization announced recently that it will offer a free course on business development skills for graduate students and early-career scientists. According to a release, SBIR Ready teaches…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Feb. 6, 2017

For the week of Feb. 6, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: italisan Professional Development/Workshops…