Category Archives: General & Events

gBETA Gets Support from Microsoft

Gener8tor announced today that it has partnered with a Microsoft-led coalition, which will sponsor the gBETA program in northeastern Wisconsin to fuel the growth of startups. According to a release, the rest…

Sector67’s Meyer to Speak at ESS

Chris Meyer, founder of Sector67, will make his first public appearance since being injured in a propane explosion, on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, organizers announced…

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The Week Ahead Nov. 6, 2017

For the week of Nov. 6, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Concordia University Madison Campus – The Lean Startup 9-10…

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CTC Taking Apps for SBIR Advance

The Center for Technology Commercialization is now accepting applications from high-tech, small businesses for its SBIR Advance grant, the organization announced today. According to a release, SBIR Advance matches up to…

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Allen Dines to Receive Award at ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Allen Dines will receive the 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, taking place Nov. 15-16 at the…

WEDC, Invest in Wisconsin Create $1M Initiative

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Invest in Wisconsin will help early-stage companies with a $1 million initiative, the organizations announced today. According to a release, the initiative will provide…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 30, 2017

For the week of Oct. 30, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Industrious – 1 Million Cups: Industrious Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct….

Celebrating Five Years

I launched Madison Startups in October 2012 because as I immersed myself more and more into the local startup ecosystem, I felt that there were so many more stories that…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 23, 2017

For the week of Oct. 23, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Sheraton Hotel – WIN Luncheon: Addressing…

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Shannon to be Inducted to Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation creator Tom Shannon will be inducted into the Wisconsin Investor Hall of Fame Nov. 15, as part of the Wisconsin…