Category Archives: General & Events

Wisconsin Tech Council

New WI Early Stage Investment Record, Report Shows

In 2021, early-stage companies in Wisconsin raised more than $852 million, which beats last year’s investment total by nearly $370 million, according to a report by the Wisconsin Technology Council….

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The Week Ahead June 6, 2022

Pitches, Presentations 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 Online — Doyenne Group: Spring 2022 Showcase Professional Development, Workshops 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9 Online —…

Rapid Radicals

Rapid Radicals Wins 2022 Gov Biz Plan Contest

Rapid Radicals, a company creating high-rate wastewater treatment technology to address combined sewer overflows for municipal sewerage districts, won the 2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, part of the annual…

Doyenne

Doyenne’s 5x5x5 Now Open for Apps

Applications for the Doyenne Group’s ninth annual 5x5x5 pitch competition are being accepted until June 17, the organization announced recently. As in past years, the event aims to increase visibility…

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The Week Ahead May 30, 2022

Professional Development, Workshops 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 Online — Madison SCORE: How to Find Grant Opportunities for Your Small Business Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2 Online — Wisconsin SBDC:…

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Apps Open for UpStart’s Fall Cohort

Applications for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s UpStart fall entrepreneurship program for women and people of color are being accepted through June 1, organizers recently announced. The free, nine-week program…

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The Week Ahead May 23, 2022

Pitches, Presentations 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at Sheraton Hotel — Wisconsin Innovation Network: Nuclear Power: Part of a decarbonized future? 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25 Online…

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Gov’s Biz Plan Contest Names ‘Diligent Dozen’

The Wisconsin Technology Council named the finalists that will present at the 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference held June 1-2 in Milwaukee, the…

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference

Cory Nettles to Receive ‘Seize the Day’ Award

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that it will honor Cory Nettles with the Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference taking place June 1-2…

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The Week Ahead May 16, 2022

Pitches, Presentations Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 Online — Doyenne Group: Informational Session Professional Development, Workshops 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 16 Online — SBDC: Financial Management – Sprint! Noon-1 p.m….