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The language of science doesn’t necessarily translate into the language of business. That’s the problem Dr. Grace Hameister has continually run into over the last two years as she’s sought to gain financial support for her first health-tech startup, called Food FiXR....
Cap Times: Wisconsin’s video game industry could get a boost with tax credit
As layoffs sweep the booming video game industry, a new bill aims to support and grow Wisconsin’s gaming companies with a tax credit for wages and other eligible expenses. The bill, authored by Republicans Sen. Patrick Testin of Stevens Point, Rep. Clint Moses of...
WisBusiness: Milwaukee manufacturers more optimistic about 2024 than other businesses, survey finds
Milwaukee-area manufacturers are more optimistic about 2024 than other businesses in the region, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce survey. Seventy-one percent of surveyed manufacturers expect sales to increase this year, while 13%...
MKE Startup News: Poeschl joins MKE Tech Hub
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition announced that Joe Poeschl has joined the organization as its Director of Engagement. The non-profit organization was formed in October 2019 by a group of local businesses focused on advancing technology and innovation in the region....
BizTimes Milwaukee: Marquette exceeds $750 million ‘Time to Rise’ fundraising campaign goal
Marquette University announced Thursday that it has raised $767 million for its “Time to Rise” fundraising campaign, exceeding the goal university leaders set roughly eight years ago for the effort. Launched privately in 2016, and publicly announced in August 2021,...
WisBusiness: UW-Madison: Researchers first to 3D print functional human brain tissue
A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed the first 3D-printed brain tissue that can grow and function like typical brain tissue. It’s an achievement with important implications for scientists studying the brain and working on treatments for a...
InsideWis: Combination of ills keep health care in Wisconsin on the ‘watch’ list
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Health care in Wisconsin is suffering from a serious case of “long COVID.” Not so much the disease itself, although it’s on the rise again, but how the lingering effects of the pandemic are challenging systems that deliver care. Burnout...
U.S. National Science Foundation: NSF establishes 10 inaugural Regional Innovation Engines across the country
The U.S. National Science Foundation today established the first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program, awarding 10 teams spanning 18 states. With a potential NSF investment of nearly $1.6 billion over the next decade, NSF Engines represent one of...
Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies awarded projects of distinction gold award from ABC of Wisconsin
Faith Technologies, an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation, received a gold-level 2024 Projects of Distinction Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin for its work at Exact...
Channel 3000: Wisconsin DPI receives federal funds to boost career and technical education
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Tuesday announced a nearly $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to boost career and technical education. The DPI was one of 19 grantees in the country to be given funds through the Perkins...
Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP Announces Dairy Processor Grant Recipients 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 15 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the...
MKE Startup News: LeaseCrunch secures investment; continues to scale
LeaseCrunch, a Milwaukee-based SaaS company that provides software for the lease accounting industry, announced that it received a capital investment from Aquiline Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. The New York-based venture capital firm was founded in 2005....
BizTimes Milwaukee: Economic growth prompts WEC Energy Group plans to invest another $300 million
Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group just announced its five-year capital plan in November, but the parent company of We Energies and other utilities is adding $300 million to its investment plans to keep up with economic growth in the I-94 North-South corridor. The...
Marquette University: Marquette University and partners to receive NSF funding for regional water-focused Innovation Engine
Great Lakes ReNEW, an effort among Marquette University and numerous other industry, university and public sector partners has been awarded up to $160 million over 10 years from the National Science Foundation to develop and grow job training, new technology R&D...
WisBusiness: Xcel Energy: Advances clean energy transition with new Upper Midwest Energy Plan
Xcel Energy today proposed a new clean energy plan for the Upper Midwest that advances the company’s ambitious carbon reductions while ensuring customers continue to have the reliable, safe and affordable electric service they depend on. Under the proposal, carbon...
Emerging companies may seek ‘speed dates’ with major firms at March 18 Tech Summit
Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 26 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation as part of the 11th annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field....
Don’t turn into a pumpkin: Top 10 reasons to enter Gov’s Biz Plan Contest before midnight
Before the clock strikes midnight today, enter the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Don’t miss a free opportunity to share up to $120,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. Get started at govsbizplancontest.com! Here are 10 reasons you should enter your...
BPC entrants may share range of prizes, cash in 2024 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Co-working spaces, legal services and accounting services are among prizes available to successful applicants in the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. This year’s prize pool, which also includes cash, will approach $120,000. It’s free to enter....
Deadline just three days away to enter 2024 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
The deadline to enter the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at govsbizplancontest.com. It’s a free chance to win cash and other valuable in-kind prizes while building ideas into companies. To view a webinar on how to win...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Wisconsin organizations partnering to support one of 10 national innovation engines
Dozens of organizations throughout the Midwest comprise one of 10 inaugural Regional Innovation Engines in the United States, as designated by the U.S. National Science Foundation. On Monday, the NSF established its first NSF Engines program, awarding 10 teams...