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A UW-Madison researcher has developed a method for identifying insect infestations in plants, giving farmers a potential new tool for protecting their crops. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is touting the invention as a top licensing prospect in the food and...
Wisconsin Inno: Milwaukee medical-imaging firm sold to rapidly expanding Florida company
Alpha Source Group of Milwaukee, which has been owned by Baird Capital since 2015, was sold to Tampa medical device company Probo Medical in a deal that Probo said significantly expands its diagnostic-imaging solutions platform. Financial terms were not disclosed for...
‘Winning the war on cancer: Past, present and future’ Jan. 23 at Tech Council Madison luncheon
Dr. Howard Bailey, who directs the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, will talk about progress and challenges in humankind’s fight against cancer Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. The luncheon will be held at the...
InsideWis: Themes emerge in a year’s worth of columns
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Part of the fun of writing a weekly column is looking back at recurring themes. Here’s a recap of 2023 that groups my “frequent flyer” subject areas, which collectively demonstrate I am both an economic optimist and perhaps a bit obsessive...
Wisconsin State Journal: Universities of Wisconsin looking to double its international student population
The Universities of Wisconsin is looking to double its number of international students in the next five years, as it lags neighboring states, and international enrollments at many campuses have yet to return to their pre-pandemic levels. Increasing the number of...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Bethany Larsen, gBETA Kenosha
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Bethany Larsen, program manager for gener8tor’s gBETA Kenosha program. Larsen, a Kenosha native, earlier this month was announced as the leader of the early-stage startup accelerator program. Funded by a grant...
Corporate innovators will talk about their work Jan. 18 at Whitewater University Innovation Center
Several of southern Wisconsin prominent companies will talk about research, innovation and workforce needs Thursday, Jan. 18 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Panelists thus far include Todd Asmuth, president...
InsideWis: Holiday perks includes naughty and nice in Wisconsin politics
By Tom Still MADSON, Wis. – A source close to the toy industry has leaked a copy of Santa’s perks list for Wisconsin politicians, business leaders and other newsmakers. Here’s what the good boys and girls in Madison and Washington will reportedly find in their...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Matthew Pearlson of Intrnls
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,” Matthew Pearlson of Intrnls talks about producing next-generation carbon-capture filters that are three to four...
UW Health: UW clinical trial tests new way to treat glioblastoma
A clinical trial now open at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center uses a patient’s dying tumor cells to try to teach their immune system to find and destroy cancer cells following surgery for a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma. Carbone Cancer Center is one of...
In Business Magazine: BrightStar invests in Green Bay’s Midwest Games
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc. today announced that it has made an investment in Green Bay-based Midwest Games, the only dedicated video game publisher in the Midwest. The games industry has grown rapidly to over $330 billion dollars and is expected to continue...
WisBusiness: UW–Madison: Mineral coating could make mRNA therapies shelf-stable
A protective mineral coating identified by University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineering researchers could allow powerful messenger RNA therapeutics like COVID-19 vaccines to be stored at room temperature, making them more accessible to lower-resourced...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Milwaukee is a finalist in an economic development program that could yield $50 million
The City of Milwaukee is one of 22 organizations selected as a finalist as part of the federal government’s “Recompete Pilot Program,” which could eventually earn the city up to a $50 million investment that would support economic development efforts within the...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Lake Geneva-based Joy Research names new CEO while raising $2 million seed round
Lake Geneva-based Joy Research, the edtech startup that’s developing the app JOY HELPS, has named Steve Cindrich as its new chief executive officer. “Joy Research has grown rapidly, given that this was just an idea in May of this year,” said Dave Gee, co-founder and...
Want to win the Governor’s Business Plan Contest? Learn ins and outs at Jan. 17 Tech Council webinar
A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers will provide tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during a 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The annual Wisconsin Governor’s...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Microsoft spends $176 million on data center land acquisitions
Microsoft has closed on the purchase of over 1,000 acres of land in Mount Pleasant for its expanded data center campus. The company paid a total of $176 million for the land. The company paid the Village of Mount Pleasant $63.2 million for 400 acres on Braun Road and...
WEDC: Federal recognition of Wisconsin’s biohealth leadership opens door for further development, funding
Wisconsin has received official designation as a Regional Technology Hub from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This designation clears the way for Wisconsin to compete for up to $75 million in federal investments, and right away Wisconsin will...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Milwaukee-based startup Advanced Ionics names president and COO, chief commercial officer
Milwaukee-based energy equipment manufacturer Advanced Ionics announced today that it has added John Jung as president and chief operating officer and Ignacio Bincaz as chief commercial officer. Advanced Ionics is a hydrogen electrolyzer developer focused on...
Wisconsin Inno: Baird Capital raises $218 million for its sixth venture capital fund
Baird Capital has closed on $218 million for its sixth U.S. venture capital fund and has already invested in three companies, Baird announced Monday. It's the firm's largest venture fund to date. The fund has invested a total of $34.5 million in three companies so...
WisBusiness: Kwik Trip authorized for more tax credits for Wisconsin expansion
Kwik Trip is now eligible to earn up to $41 million in state tax credits by continuing to expand its operations in Wisconsin, according to WEDC. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. yesterday announced the La Crosse-based convenience store chain plans to invest...