Among the key findings in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation In Wisconsin^® 2015 report, WEDC’s direct-assistance programs served to help more than 300 companies generate $318 million in total capital. These same companies, in turn, created more than 1,700 full-time jobs and more than 550 part-time jobs in the state, paying more than $94 million in wages.

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*Totals represent the impact of four WEDC programs combined: Qualified New Business Venture Program, Technology Development Loan Program, Seed Accelerator Program and Capital Catalyst Program.

The Wisconsin Super Angel Fund supports startups in a wide range of industries in southeastern and south central Wisconsin.

The Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) developed loan programs to create and retain jobs in the greater Milwaukee area. MEDC's John Miller shares more about the group’s efforts.

Microbe Detectives pioneered a way to test all of the microorganisms in a water sample to determine if any pose a risk for drinking or for the environment.