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madworks accelerator

Apps Open for Madworks Fall Cohort

Madworks Coworking Accelerator, in partnership with StartingBlock, is taking applications for its fall program through Sept. 8, organizers announced recently. The free, 10-week course begins Oct. 4 and finishes Dec….

Forward Fest

2023 Forward Festival Preview

The 14th annual Forward Festival will take place Aug. 21-25, continuing its five-day condensed format, at various locations in the Greater Madison area. The festival features approximately 40 events with…

WI Innovation Awards Announces 2023 Finalists

Twenty-five companies and nonprofit organizations have been named the finalists for the 2023 Wisconsin Innovation Awards, organizers announced recently. According to a release, the finalists were selected by a panel…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Aug. 7, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 Online — Madison SCORE:…

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WEDC Gives Grant to Two Area Orgs

The Doyenne Group and WiSys have been awarded a grant by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the organization announced today. According to a release, the grants help organizations working…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead July 31, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Networking, Other 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 56 Corry St. — Sector67: Monthly Meeting

2023 Pressure Chamber Finalists Announced

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today the five finalists for its annual Pressure Chamber pitch contest, to be held at the Majestic Theater from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug….

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead July 24, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Networking, Other 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 28 at Olbrich Biergarten — Madison Women in Tech:…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead July 17, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at Sheraton Hotel — Wisconsin Technology Council: WIN Luncheon 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups:…

Wisconsin Tech Council

Wisconsin Startups Raise $640M in 2022

In 2022, early-stage companies in Wisconsin raised more than $640 million, the second-highest investment total on the books, according to a report by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The Tech Council…