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The Week Ahead Oct. 9, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Memorial Union — WIA: Wisconsin Innovation Awards 2023 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 10-11:15…

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WARF Gives $134.1M to UW Research

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will provide $134.1 million in total support to the University of Wisconsin research community during the 2023-24 academic year, the organization announced today. “WARF’s…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 2, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Fluno Center — In Business: Unlocking the Power of AI for Business 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at StartingBlock — 1 Million…

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Madworks Names Fall 2023 Cohort

Eight startups were selected for the Madworks Fall Accelerator, the organization announced recently. 1Director, Figgy, Novii CPA, Petphoria, Redfox AI, Soul Mobility, Snow Scholars and Spraycision will participate in the…

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The Week Ahead Sept. 25, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Sheraton Hotel — Wisconsin Technology Council: WIN Luncheon: The State of Early Stage Investing in Wisconsin 9-10 a.m. Wednesday,…

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StartingBlock Wins $150K from SBA

StartingBlock and its seven partners announced recently that they will receive $150,000 through the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, which is awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). According…

MadREP to Host Bootcamp for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is partnering with Lightship Foundation to host a three-day bootcamp for underrepresented entrepreneurs Sept. 19-21 at the Madison College Goodman South Campus, the organization announced…

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The Week Ahead Sept. 18, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

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The Week Ahead Sept. 11, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

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StartingBlock, Summit Credit Union Create Fellowship

StartingBlock and Summit Credit Union have partnered to form the Summit Credit Union Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs, the organizations announced recently. According to a blog post, the fellowship will offer…