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Chamber Showcases Madison at SXSW

Photo courtesy of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce As Madison’s own startup scene continues to grow, so does its presence at SXSW. For the third year, the Greater Madison…

ideaadvance

Ideadvance Deadline April 28

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) are accepting applications until April 28 for Stage 1 and 2 of the Ideadvance Seed Fund, organizers…

WARF Seeking Partners for New Device

Story provided by Alex Moe, WisBusiness.com WARF is seeking commercial partners to help develop a new kind of energy harvesting device made from renewable materials. Xudong Wang, an associate professor…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead March 13, 2017

For the week of March 13, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: OfficeLounge 5:30-7 p.m….

Doyenne Group

Doyenne Hosts Spring Showcase

Female entrepreneurs are invited to attend the Doyenne Spring Showcase taking place 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at Yahara Bay Distillery, the organization announced recently. “The Doyenne Showcase is to highlight businesses…

Startup Weekend Coming in April

Entrepreneurs are welcome to attend Startup Weekend April 7-9 at University Research Park, organizers announced recently. Similar to past years, the three-day event will give entrepreneurs the basics of founding startups…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead March 6, 2017

For the week of March 6, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: CiceroLogic Solutions 12:15-1:15…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Feb. 27, 2017

For the week of Feb. 27, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Bendyworks – Women in Tech: Mary Burke 9 a.m. Wednesday,…

WSB Business Plan Contest Returns

After a year off, the Wisconsin School of Business Business Plan Competition has returned, the school announced recently. Formerly known as the G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition, the annual…

SBIR Advance

Six Area Startups Earn Grants

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) have awarded seven SBIR Advance grants, six to Madison startups, the organizations announced today. The state matching grant…