Category Archives: General & Events

Keynote Announced for Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Jerry Jendusa, co-founder of aviation products company EMTEQ, will be a keynote speaker at the 13th annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in June, the Wisconsin Technology Council announced today. “Jerry Jendusa’s story will…

Madison a Stop for International Delegation

The City of Madison was selected as a feature site for the Third Americas Competitiveness Exchange Tour (ACE), a tour that highlights, among other things, innovation hubs and technology centers…

UW Startups Contribute to Economy

Three-hundred eleven University of Wisconsin-related startups generated more than 24,972 jobs and contributed $2.3 billion to the local economy, a recent study by NorthStar Consulting found. “The University of Wisconsin has…

Wisconsin Tech Council

Cleantech Startups Focus of Forum

Looking for an opportunity to share information about cleantech innovations and startups? The Wisconsin Cleantech Network, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Technology Council and other organizers, will host a forum…

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3rd Cohort Completes Madworks Accelerator

Madworks Coworking Seed Accelerator’s third class will graduate following presentations by the eight participating companies at 3 p.m. Monday, April 13 at University Research Park. The accelerator offers a 10-week program for…

Gov’s Biz Plan Finalists Down to 24

The Wisconsin Technology Council today named the 24 entries that have made it to the finalist round of the 12th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. “This is an exciting…

WI Big Idea Tournament Set for April

The Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament returns to Madison for its second year, April 11 at the Pyle Center, organizers announced today. “We’re excited to see the growth in the number of campuses…

Chamber Promotes Madison at SXSW

Tech leaders and investors from across the country are hopefully more familiar with Madison, thanks to the recent efforts of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Zach Brandon…

Last Chance for Startup Weekend Discount

Early registration for the fourth annual Startup Weekend Madison, held April 10-12 at the MGE Innovation Center, concludes this Friday, organizers announced recently. The early bird discount saves 25 percent off…

Bakken Shares His Insights at Startup Grind

Madison HealthX Ventures Founder and Managing Partner Mark Bakken discussed his path to founding multiple IT consulting companies at a Startup Grind Madison event Wednesday evening at 100state. HealthX Ventures is…