Winners have been chosen in three regional HATCH pitch competitions, highlighting the entrepreneurial activity that takes place all across Wisconsin—not just in major cities. Read More
Four reasons to attend this year's MARKETPLACE, the Governor’s Conference on Minority Business Development. Read More
The 2018 Early Stage Symposium delivered multiple opportunities for company founders to connect with funding sources, from company pitches and “how-to” breakout sessions to a service provider expo and general networking time. Read More
With more than 150 events happening around the state, Startup Wisconsin Week kicks off on Monday, Nov. 5, to celebrate the achievements of Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs and to promote efforts to provide additional support for startups and early-stage companies. Read More
Now through Friday, Oct. 26, WEDC is accepting applications from nonprofit and community-based organizations to receive funds from the Entrepreneurship Support Program. The grant program, designed to advance the statewide climate for entrepreneurship, provides financial assistance between $10,000 and $100,000 for projects that promote entrepreneurship. Recipients will also receive key resources like training, mentorship, financial services and business development aid. Read More
Wisconsin’s college students now have one million reasons to up their innovation game, thanks to the Smart Cities-Smart Futures competition. Read More
LÜM, a social music discovery app, has been named the winner of the 2018 Pressure Chamber competition. Read More
The idea was simple: create a way to connect entrepreneurs with funding, and in the process, help them get comfortable with pitching
A strong economy means investors and businesses are looking for lucrative expansion opportunities and new models to capitalize on growth potential. One trend spurred by the current climate is the rise of corporate venture capital (CVC) entities. Fortune 500 companies and other well-heeled organizations are spinning off dedicated CVC arms that represent a growing source of available capital, including several calling Wisconsin home. Read More
Read about StartingBlock, a hub for startups that recently opened in downtown Madison. Read More
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