Category Archives: General & Events

Materials Genome Initiative Partners with UW

The Obama Administration’s Materials Genome Initiative (MGI), launched to cut the time needed to develop materials for advanced manufacturing in half, today announced several commitments, including a partnership with the…

QNBV Startups Raised $48M in 2012

Sixty-three startups that earned Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) status through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) raised $48.4 million in private investment in 2012, the organized announced this week through…

Senate Passes Venture Capital Bill

As expected, the State Senate today passed the proposed $25 million venture capital bill by a 29-3 vote. “This is a brilliant bipartisan plan that makes an investment in Wisconsin’s…

Wisconsin Startups Raised in $163M in 2012

Seventy-four Wisconsin companies raised more than $163 million in 2012, according to a Wisconsin Angel Network report. The amount is a seven percent increase over the $153 million raised in…

Healthcare Conference Has Startup Component

The Digital Healthcare Conference, held June 10-12 at the Fluno Center, will be hosting a sub-event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors and healthcare CIOs, the conference announced recently. Eight healthcare…

Silicon Badgers Discuss Importance of Network

There’s certainly a difference between entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin, but it can be overcome, especially with the help of fellow Badgers. That was the message from…

OrigAudio Founder Speaks at Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Jason Lucash, the co-founder of OrigAudio who landed an investment on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” detailed his path to success to the more than 400 attendees at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference…

gener8tor’s Summer Class Begins

Five startups were selected from more than 250 applications to participate in gener8tor‘s 2013 Summer Program, the organization announced Thursday. “(The program) consists of some of the most innovative startups…

Coworking Hub 100state to Host Event

100state, a new co-working hub downtown, is hosting a free event for entrepreneurs 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 7 at its office at 100 State St. Called “Entrepreneurial Problem-Solving Soiree,” the…

International Agency Visits Madison

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is hosting a touring group of international entrepreneurs in an effort to associate Madison with innovation on a global scale. The Pop Up Agency…