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‘Money for Minnows’ Approach to Lead New State-Sponsored Venture Capital Effort
Image courtesy of Badger Fund of Funds The Badger Fund of Funds, a new state-sponsored venture capital effort, could change the way early-stage companies throughout Wisconsin gain access
FaB Wisconsin Announces Inaugural Class of FaBcap Accelerator
Ten Wisconsin-based companies will embark on a year of mentoring, business and financial consulting, as well as receive $10,000 after being named to FaB Wisconsin’s FaBcap accelerator’s inaugural class. The
A Note from Aaron Hagar, WEDC’s New VP of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Greetings! As I move into my new role leading the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's (WEDC's) Division of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, I wanted to thank those of you who have provided encouragement
New interactive directory tool simplifies research about innovation investment in Wisconsin
The Innovation Investment Portfolio, a brand-new tool on InWisconsin.com, will simplify user searches for companies that are certified through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's (WEDC's) Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) Program
New Nonprofit Aims to Help Entrepreneurs Take the Next Step
Ignite Wisconsin, a brand new nonprofit resource headquartered in Eau Claire, aims to help prospective entrepreneurs take the first step to fulfilling their dreams of owning a business. A program
New Report Highlights Impact of Wisconsin Bioscience Cluster
The recently released 2015 Wisconsin Bioscience Economic Development Report confirmed the state’s status as a powerhouse in the bioscience industry, reporting $27 billion in total economic output and nearly 36,000 people
Ashwaubenon, Monona top NerdWallet list of top places to start a business in Wisconsin
With a talented workforce and pro-business climate, Wisconsin is an ideal location for successfully starting a business—and within the state, many cities have additional resources and expertise to help entrepreneurs
Doyenne Evergreen Fund to help support female entrepreneurship
Their businesses number more than 10.6 million in the U.S., employ more than 19 million workers and account for $2.5 trillion in sales, according to Entrepreneur magazine. Who are these
Six Wisconsin Companies Vie for Chance to Pitch in Silicon Valley
Six lucky Madison entrepreneurial teams will compete for a chance to pitch their innovative ideas to investors in Silicon Valley, after being selected by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce for
gener8tor’s new, free program to aid early-stage companies
Startups and entrepreneurs with ties to Wisconsin universities will now have access to a new, free business training program from seed accelerator gener8tor, providing companies still in their earliest stages with
Grants Available for Hiring Interns to Support Global Growth
A new program will give Wisconsin-based startups, and any Wisconsin company with 500 or fewer employees, a chance to receive partial support for hiring a University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate intern for
New Madison Entrepreneurial Center Moves Past Starting Line
Madison continues to pave its way as a hub for startups and innovation, as plans take shape to create the StartingBlock Entrepreneurial Center, $69 million project, downtown. StartingBlock Madison, a
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