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The America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour is coming to Madison on July 18 as part of a national tour that will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. Also known as the Small Business Innovation...
Wisconsin Inno: Two Wisconsin firms top regional Inc. list of fastest-growing companies
Of the 172 companies that appear on the Inc. Regionals: Midwest ranking of fastest-growing private companies, the top two hail from Wisconsin — and No. 1 is a runaway winner. The Inc. Regionals listing is an extension of the media company's annual Inc. 5000 list of...
Wisconsin Inno: Gener8tor’s Great Lakes Resilience Accelerator launches to address climate change
gener8tor is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. A business accelerator with Wisconsin roots has opened for startups developing products and services intended to address the challenges of climate change head-on. The Great Lakes Resilience Accelerator...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Under scrutiny, UW-Madison virus lab opens its doors
Scientists studying viruses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently opened their lab door for a tour, looking to shine a light on their work after being targeted by a Republican bill. The legislation would have prohibited some of the research that has been...
WisPolitics: Wisconsin Technical College System: President Dr. Morna K. Foy announces retirement
The Wisconsin Technical College System is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. Today, Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Dr. Morna K. Foy announced her plans to retire later this year. “It’s been my honor and an absolute blast to lead such...
Moxe: Trinity Capital Inc. Provides $25 Million Growth Capital To Moxe Health
Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced the commitment of $25 million in growth capital to Moxe Health ("Moxe"), a leader in healthcare interoperability and...
WisBusiness: We Energies, Molson Coors Beverage Co.: Partner on new solar program
We Energies is a Wisconsin Technology Council member. We Energies and Molson Coors Beverage Co. announced a partnership today that makes Molson Coors the first company to join the new Renewable Pathway Pilot Program, an initiative that transitions the legendary...
WisBusiness: Oshkosh Corp. exec predicts major leap in productivity due to AI
Oshkosh Corporation expects to see a significant leap in productivity as the manufacturing business adopts more AI technology. Anupam Khare, senior vice president and chief information officer for Oshkosh Corp., yesterday discussed the company’s tech-focused strategy...
EnsoData: Latest EnsoData FDA 510(k) Clearance Enables AI-Powered Sleep Diagnosis Using Pulse Oximetry Devices
EnsoData, a pioneer in healthcare AI, achieved FDA 510(k) clearance for groundbreaking technology that enables AI-powered sleep diagnosis using FDA-cleared pulse oximetry (pulse ox) devices. Powered by EnsoSleep PPG scoring, widely available and wearable pulse ox...
WisBusiness: Report reveals impact of Forward BIOLABS on Madison startup landscape
Startups located in Forward BIOLABS have collectively received more than $360 million in grants and investment, according to the organization’s first impact report. More than 40 businesses have resided at the Madison-based coworking space since it launched five years...
WisBusiness: Madison College, Edgewood College: Celebrate new transfer agreement
Madison College and Edgewood College have partnered to elevate student success in pursuing bachelor’s degrees in art and elementary education. Madison College Associate degree art students and pre-major education students will be guaranteed Edgewood College admission...
Wisconsin Ag Connection: Sustainable Ag Movement Goes Data Crunching
Farming trend researchers are poring over new federal data that only come around every five years. The latest information helps some organizations check the pulse of conservation efforts. This month, the USDA released the new Census of Agriculture. Initial reaction...
Wisconsin Ag Connection: Crop budgeting tool helps farmers maximize profitability
Farmers face tough decisions this year due to shrinking profit margins in corn and soybeans. With planting season approaching, carefully evaluating input costs is crucial to maximizing profitability. While budgeting for crops may not be the most exciting task, it's...
SHINE Technologies: Used Nuclear Fuel Recycling Agreement Signed by Orano and SHINE Technologies
SHINE Technologies is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. Orano and SHINE Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week to cooperate in the development of a U.S. pilot plant with commercial-scale technology for recycling used nuclear fuel...
Office of Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills
Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including Assembly Bill (AB) 890, Senate Bill (SB) 971, and SB 780. Badger Fund of Funds Gov. Evers today signed AB 890, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 98, which makes several modifications to the current Badger Fund of Funds...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nick Myers, RedFox AI
RedFox AI is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Nick Myers, CEO and co-founder of RedFox AI. Myers provides an update on the Madison-based startup, which is developing a...
InsideWis: In effort to control drug prices, feds could devastate innovation
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Firefighting drones, Honeycrisp apples, major underpinnings of the internet, airport sensors to detect shoe bombs, nicotine patches, manufacturing processes, quantum computing and tests, vaccines or cures for diseases and conditions such...
WisBusiness: Exact Sciences launches new genetic cancer test
Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers. The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for order...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Republicans release $32M for UW as part of deal limiting DEI programs
The Universities of Wisconsin will receive around $32 million in funding withheld for months by Republican lawmakers amid ongoing efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs on campuses. The powerful Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee...
WisPolitics: HealthX Ventures, a Madison investment firm focused on health care technology, is hiring more former business operators to help evaluate potential portfolio companies
HealthX Ventures is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. The move comes as many venture capital firms are applying more scrutiny to the “depth of content” that forms the basis of startup companies, HealthX Ventures Principal Laura Hilty said yesterday during...