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Forward Festival 2019: Eight reasons to attend
Billed as a celebration of innovation for “entrepreneurs, nerds, geeks, hackers, foodies and creatives” from around Wisconsin and the Midwest, Foward Festival has something for everyone. Here are eight reasons to block off your calendar. Read More
Wisconsin’s blockchain companies demonstrate this technology’s problem-solving potential
There’s something about Wisconsin that makes it fertile ground for tech startups using blockchain technology to solve concrete, real-world challenges. For proof, just look at Wisconsin Inno’s 2018 “25 under
Capital Catalyst grants announced to extend entrepreneurship support to new communities across the state
As funding for entrepreneurial ventures becomes more widely available across Wisconsin, a continuing challenge is making sure access is widespread—and that it reaches into geographic areas and social and professional networks that have not historically had as much access to these resources. WEDC’s latest round of Capital Catalyst awards aims to help with this. Read More
Company profile: Polco
Read about Polco, which modernizes the interactions between citizens and government by offering a social platform that integrates local and national legislation with citizen voting and crowdsourced political commentary. Read More
Investor Profile: Bascom Ventures
Bascom Ventures is a community of University of Wisconsin alumni: investors, executives, entrepreneurs and innovation enthusiasts with a connection to the University of Wisconsin, including its graduate schools. Read More
Q&A with Glenn Kleiman, executive director, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
The Backline accelerator program provides coaching, mentoring, industry networking and grants to Milwaukee-area musicians and bands. Read More
OnRamp Healthcare Conference promises networking opportunities for Wisconsin’s health tech startups and investors
Since 2013, the iconic Green Bay stadium has been home to the OnRamp Healthcare Conference, a day-long event connecting executives, clinicians, investors and entrepreneurs working to increase access to, and reduce the cost of, quality health care. This year’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19. Read More
Governor’s Business Plan Contest features “Baker’s Dozen” at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
From disintegrating hypodermic needles to aircraft you can build in a garage to liquid-composite armor technology, the innovations spotlighted at the 17th annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference were novel and plentiful. Read More
Wisconsin’s diverse crop of accelerators helps startups launch, grow and thrive
Seed accelerators are cohort-based programs that offer investment funds, networking opportunities, mentorship, education and more. They are invaluable for startups to turn concepts into successful products—and Wisconsin has a
Register now for the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Entrepreneurs from all sectors and stages of business growth are invited to attend Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference on June 4-5, 2019, in Milwaukee. Read More
Nominations for Wisconsin Innovation Awards now being accepted
The Wisconsin Innovation Awards are accepting applications for innovative products, services and companies as they look to recognize innovators from throughout the state for a sixth consecutive year. Read More
Wisconsin’s family funds provide substantial alternative source for startup capital
In Wisconsin, there are several family funds taking an interest in supporting the state’s diverse and growing startup community. Read More
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