Category Archives: General & Events

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WARF Launches Startup Advantage

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) has launched Startup Advantage, a new program aimed at providing a faster and more user-friendly licensing experience for startups founded by University of Wisconsin…

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Mark Bakken Named to Investor Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Technology Council will induct Mark Bakken into its George Mosher Memorial Investor Hall of Fame during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium taking place Nov. 13-14 at the Monona…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 28, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Grainger Hall – Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Tim Sanders Conferences,…

gBETA Names Social Impact Justice Tech Cohort

Five justice tech-based companies have been selected to participate in the gBETA Social Impact Justice Tech program, gener8tor announced today. The companies are FiftyOne AI, Driven, Untapped Solutions, CivicSync and…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 21, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Sheraton Hotel – Wisconsin Technology Council: WIN Luncheon: Mechanics, Tech Behind Election Administration 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at StartingBlock – 1…

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Dan Olszewski to Receive ‘Triple E’ Award

The Wisconsin Technology Council Announced today that it will honor Dan Olszewski with the annual Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium taking place Nov. 13-14…

CTC Gets Grant to Help Underserved Innovators

The Center for Technology Commercialization received a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to expand its support for underserved innovators across Wisconsin, the organization announced recently. According to…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 14, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Noon – 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Online –  Doyenne: Informational Session 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday,…

WIA Announces 2024 Winners

The Wisconsin Innovation Awards, an annual event that celebrates Wisconsin’s most innovative products and services, revealed its eight winners at an event held Tuesday at the UW Memorial Union. Three…

UW Announces Plan to Boost Entrepreneurship

The University of Wisconsin announced recently a new strategic vision to foster entrepreneurship across campus titled, “Empowering the Wisconsin Idea: The Future of Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.” According…