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Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 26 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs, supply chain needs and innovation as part of the 11th annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Green...
In Business Magazine: 3 large companies join firms participating in Tech Summit next month
Deloitte, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, and gener8tor have joined a previously announced group of major firms that will take part in “speed dates” with emerging companies at the March 18 Wisconsin Tech Summit in Green Bay’s Lambeau Field, according...
BizTimes Milwaukee: NVNG Investment Advisors closes first fund of funds worth $50 million
Madison-based NVNG Investment Advisors announced this week it has closed its first fund of funds with $50 million in commitments from corporate partners. The closure of Fund I makes it the state’s largest fund of funds, according to a press release from NVNG. Early...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Dean Amhaus of The Water Council
Welcome to “WisBusiness: The Show,” a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Dean Amhaus of The Water Council talks about the Milwaukee-based group’s role in a National Science Foundation...
Deloitte, Froedtert and gener8tor added to major firm list for March 18 Tech Summit
Deloitte, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and gener8tor have joined a previously announced group of major firms that will take part in “speed dates” with emerging companies at the March 18 Wisconsin Tech Summit in Green Bay’s Lambeau Field. Previously...
Wisconsin Inno: Chicago’s Numat Technologies to add second manufacturing facility in Wisconsin
After signing on for around 62,000 square feet at the Terminal in West Humboldt Park last year, Chicago startup Numat Technologies has announced plans for further expansion. In a move that will help strengthen the advanced materials startup's North American supply...
Wisconsin Inno: gener8tor-powered VC fund of funds announces first round of investments
A Minnesota-based venture capital fund of funds powered by Wisconsin's gener8tor Management LLC announced its first round of investments. Known as the MSP Equity Fund, the fund is run by Forge North as an initiative of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Regional Economic...
WisBusiness: GOP proposal would create tax credits for film production companies
A new GOP legislative proposal would grant up to $5 million a year in tax credits for film production companies. The bill would also create a State Film Office, attached to the Department of Tourism, to oversee the program, which would allow credits such as up to 25%...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Economic growth, Homemade food sales, New vehicles in 2024
Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still joins the show to outline why the state’s $3.1 billion surplus should be invested. Then, a leader of the state’s cottage food producers criticizes a legislative effort to regulate the industry. Then, we look at new cars...
TMJ4: Wisconsin start-up funded by Concordia University helps reduce stress with unique meditation technique
Stress is on the rise in the United States according to studies by the American Institute of Stress, American Psychological Association, Frontiers of Psychology, and more. It's especially prevalent among college students. People like student-athlete Annalina Van...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin scientists are leading a large-scale study of Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what they hope to learn.
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are receiving a $150 million grant to study how Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect the human brain. The grant, provided by the National Institutes of Health, provides an “extraordinary opportunity” to better understand...
WisBusiness: RehabPath: Madison health-tech startup invests $1M to improve, simplify access to mental health treatment worldwide
RehabPath, one of Madison’s fastest-growing startups, has taken a massive step forward in their pursuit to connect people with quality mental health and addiction treatment. The health-tech firm, founded in 2017, recently purchased Recovery.com and moved their product...
Wisconsin Public Radio: UW-Madison launches research initiative with plans to hire faculty focused on AI
The University of Wisconsin-Madison plans to recruit up to 150 new faculty members over the next three to five years for a research initiative focused on artificial intelligence. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the creation of the Wisconsin Research,...
In Business Magazine: UW opens online portal for degree programs across all 13 universities
UW is launching a new one-stop-shop for online degree programs spanning its 13 universities, the Wisconsin State Journal reports. Officials hope it will boost enrollment and graduation rates, particularly for adult learners and traditional-age students seeking virtual...
InsideWis: Trends in tech startups can be spotted in Biz Plan Contest entries
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – I could call the Governor’s Business Plan Contest a canary in the coal mine of entrepreneurship in Wisconsin, but coal mines are out of favor these days so perhaps the more apt analogy is a canary in a gold mine. That’s certainly true for...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Universities of Wisconsin launch website to market online degrees
The Universities of Wisconsin want to make it easier for students seeking online degree programs. And in turn, market those programs to prospective students across the country. For years, the online-only University of Phoenix has marketed its degree programs across...
WisBusiness: UW-Whitewater: U.S. news and world report rants UW-Whitewater top in Wisconsin for online business education
The 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs rankings were announced February 7, 2024. One Wisconsin college is the top-ranked, single-business college in all business school categories. That school is the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of...
MKE Startup News: Urban farm operates ‘green assembly line’ in the city
Hundred Acre founder, Chris Corkery, has created an endless summer in Milwaukee’s Century City neighborhood. Founded in 2022, Corkey operates one of Wisconsin’s largest vertical hydroponic urban farms. Tucked inside of a 5,000 square-foot former factory, the company...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Sad tomatoes in space: Wisconsin scientists develop TASTIE experiment to grow plants without gravity
From the care of Wisconsin researchers to the International Space Station, a group of tomato plants rode on a rocket last week with the goal of brightening astronauts’ days — and their diets. But first the tomatoes are trying to find their own joy. Growing without...
Insight on Business: Wisconsin Tech Summit set for Lambeau Field March 18
The 11th annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, taking place in-person at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field, will offer emerging companies to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation. The day-long event will be held...