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Venture with Impact creates ‘workation’ program for pro bono projects
Do you have a skill set you’d like to lend to a worthwhile endeavor overseas, but you’re not sure how to make that happen? Then tap into Venture with Impact, a “workation” program that matches working professionals with pro bono projects abroad that align with their talents. Read More
LÜM wins Pressure Chamber competition
LÜM, a social music discovery app, has been named the winner of the 2018 Pressure Chamber competition. Read More
Wisconsin Inno’s inaugural State of Innovation unpacks startups’ impact around the state
Wisconsin's rich culture of entrepreneurship was highlighted at the first State of Innovation meetup held by Wisconsin Inno on Aug. 1 at Industrious in Madison. Read More
Hatch events continue to pay dividends for startups
The idea was simple: create a way to connect entrepreneurs with funding, and in the process, help them get comfortable with pitching their concepts to the world. PHOTO: Bradley
Wisconsin’s growing corporate venture capital landscape fuels startup growth
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
StartingBlock opens startup hub in downtown Madison
Read about StartingBlock, a hub for startups that recently opened in downtown Madison. Read More
Application deadline for Milwaukee gener8tor program nears
The application deadline for gener8tor’s fall round in Milwaukee is approaching, with all necessary forms required to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on July 15, 2018. Read More
Idea to Prototype expands statewide
UW-Stout’s Center for Innovation and Development's Idea to Prototype Program was able to expand from the Stout area to statewide reach this year with the help of the $50,000 it received from the WEDC. Read More
New fund managers join Badger Fund of Funds
At the recent Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, the Badger Fund of Funds announced its new fund managers during the morning plenary panel, “The Badger Fund of Funds Breaks Out.” The audience also had the opportunity to learn how the Badger Fund of Funds operates and heard firsthand from the fund managers. Read More
NovoMoto wins Governor’s Business Plan Competition
NovoMoto, a Madison-based startup providing clean electricity to remote locations in Africa, has been named the winner of the 2018 Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Read More
New QNBV rules helping startups reach success
Ensuring the success of Wisconsin’s economy relies on creating a vibrant and supportive entrepreneurial environment. That’s why WEDC and its network of statewide partners are committed to helping startups reach success. One way we are achieving this is through recent changes to the Qualified New Business Ventures (QNBV) program. Read More
Investor Profile: Wisconsin Venture Capital Association
The Wisconsin Venture Capital Association (WVCA) is a nonprofit trade association designed to maximize the impact of the venture capital sector and encourage collaboration among investors in Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read More
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