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The Week Ahead April 14, 2025

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Doyenne Group – Doyenne Group: Doyenne Informational Session –…

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Madison Ranks Highest in State in Startup Poll

Madison ranked highest among Wisconsin cities in MarketBeat’s latest nationwide report, which lists the most supportive places to launch a startup, based on local government support.  Madison came in at…

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2025 Governor’s Biz Plan Finalists Named

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently the 25 finalists of the 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Contest. Fourteen Madison-area companies, including Equability, Okkanti and Reliable Residence, advanced. As in past years,…

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Ubicept to Participate in Startup Draft Combine

Ubicept, a high-tech imaging firm, will participate in the TitletownTech Startup Draft Combine happening April 3-4 in Green Bay, Wis., organizers announced recently. According to a release, the combine will…

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The Week Ahead March 31, 2025

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at Grainger Hall – Wisconsin School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

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The Week Ahead March 24, 2025

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 Online – Madison SCORE: Financial Fundamentals  10:30-11:30…

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WEDC Distributes $1.3M in Entrepreneurship Grants

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation today announced the eight recipients, including four in Madison, that received a total of $1.3 million in the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants. “Entrepreneurs…

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The Week Ahead March 17, 2025

Presentations, Pitches 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 17 at Wisconsin Institute for Discovery – The Morgridge Institute for Research: Shaping the Future of Women’s Health: Insights and Innovations 6-8 p.m. Tuesday,…

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The Week Ahead March 10, 2025

Presentations, Pitches 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at 1003 Engineering Centers Building – UW-Madison’s Technology Entrepreneurship Office: TEO Speaker Series: Navigating Success With Insights From Zack Howe 9-10 a.m. Wednesday,…

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WARF Neurotech Challenge Now Accepting Submissions

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and Nexus NeuroTech Ventures are partnering to launch the WARF Accelerator Neurotechnology Challenge Grant, aimed at advancing innovative neurotechnologies on campus, the organization announced recently….