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The University of Wisconsin Agricultural Research Stations are abuzz with activity during the summer field day season. These events, free and open to the public (unless otherwise noted), offer a chance to learn about cutting-edge research and network with industry...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Jim Kaput, Vydiant
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Jim Kaput, co-founder and chief science officer for Vydiant. This California business is a member of BioForward Wisconsin, and lists the UW-Madison Department of Food Science among its support network. Kaput,...
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still warns that taking a state-by-state approach to regulating AI could result in a “hodge-podge” of laws that puts some people and businesses at a competitive disadvantage
In a recent column, Still highlighted state-level efforts to get ahead of the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry, noting about 400 bills have been introduced or enacted around the country. While California alone has about 50 AI-related bills under...
InsideWis: It’s not possible to put AI genie back in the bottle, but reasonable oversight is
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Nvidia became the world’s most valuable public company for a few days this month – yes, more valuable than even Microsoft and Apple – for one major reason: The boom in generative artificial intelligence means there has been a surge in...
Green Bay Press Gazette: Medical College of Wisconsin to invest $50 million in improving three areas in next 5-10 years
The Medical College of Wisconsin is turning its attention to hypertension, childhood behavioral health, and the well-being of the state's health care workers. At a news conference Thursday at Lambeau Field, the Medical College of Wisconsin announced it will be...
WisBusiness: Thermo Fisher Scientific to add hundreds of jobs with $58M Middleton expansion
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s $58 million expansion of its Middleton operation is expected to add 350 jobs in the region, the governor’s office says. Gov. Tony Evers yesterday joined other state officials and company leaders to tout the expansion of PPD, Thermo Fisher...
MKE Startup News: NuvaBox provides adulting hack
Recent UW-Milwaukee grad Sam Keehan was already a CEO before donning his cap and gown. Keehan founded NuvaBox, a subscription box service for young adults leaving home for the first time, in 2023, as a senior project. It is now his full-time pursuit. “When I moved out...
Milwaukee Business Journal: Life sciences exec Deborah Keller named chair of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Deborah Keller, an experienced life sciences executive, has been appointed chair of the board of trustees for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the patent and licensing arm of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Keller succeeds Dr. Jim Berbee, a...
Role of NW Mutual Data Science Institute topic of July 11 Tech Council luncheon in Wauwatosa
What is the “special sauce” that is attracting major tech projects, investment and talent to southeast Wisconsin? In a word: Infrastructure. It’s increasingly available in many forms, from ample physical resources to intellectual power to a will to improve lives...
Wisconsin Ag Connection: Dairy innovation hub – new graduate research initiatives
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is investing in the future of Wisconsin's dairy industry by awarding six new graduate student assistantships. These assistantships will support research projects focused on four key...
WisBusiness: More northeastern Wisconsin manufacturers adopting ‘Industry 4.0’ tech, survey shows
More manufacturers in northeastern Wisconsin are adopting “industry 4.0” technologies such as cloud computing, AI and networked devices, a new survey shows. The NEW Manufacturing Alliance recently released its latest Industry 4.0 Talent & Technology study,...
PR Newswire: Leo Cancer Care to Use Series C Financing to Grow Global Footprint
Leo Cancer Care is delighted to announce that it has secured funding to advance the company to the next stage of its global ambitions for upright radiation therapy. This investment highlights increasing confidence investors have in the team and the product, which is...
Cap Times: Madison artificial intelligence experts predict AI’s promise, threats
A new generation of artificial intelligence tools will bring tremendous promise, but humans must regulate the technology and realize its limitations, a panel of experts told Madison business leaders this week. The discussion on Wednesday, June 12, organized by the...
Cap Times: UW-Extension receives $1 million to help site solar and wind projects
Large-scale solar and wind projects have been popping up on landscapes across the country with increasing frequency. But not all communities give the energy infrastructure a welcome reception. As of April, The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved 4,176...
WisBusiness: Marshfield Clinic Health System: Marshfield Clinic Research Institute continues to seek ticks collected from citizens as summer begins
More than 3,200 ticks submitted from across Wisconsin As the first day of summer approaches on June 21 and summer holidays, vacations and outdoor activities hit high gear, scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are asking the public to submit ticks for the...
WisBusiness: Medical College of Wisconsin: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment invites applications for $50,000 seed grants
Milwaukee, Wis., June 13, 2024 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering seed grants up to $50,000 for community-led projects that create new strategies, test innovative ideas, and foster collaboration to address health challenges in Wisconsin....
InsideWis: Business plan contest is sampling of Wisconsin’s diverse startups
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – I sat down the other day next to a familiar-looking fellow who, like me, was attending a real-estate seminar produced by business magazine InBusiness. I quickly figured out that table-mate Joe Carpenter, an accountant in his full-time...
Wisconsin Public Radio: UW Health nurses using AI to improve patient messaging
As the health care industry continues to struggle with staffing, UW Health is looking to artificial intelligence to help nurses respond to patient messages more efficiently. More than 75 nurses within the health system are piloting a generative AI tool that drafts a...
Cap Times: Does this hemp battery company have the energy to replace lithium?
Before most batteries effectively powered the world by using lithium ions to send a shock to the anode, or positive end, they used zinc anodes combined with mercury — which we now know can be deadly. “In a lot of cases, the only thing battery companies have really...
Center for Technology Commercialization: $700,000 in state matching grants advance 8 innovative small businesses
Eight small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $700,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding. The state matching grant program provides assistance to companies in the process of completing a project...
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.@madisoncollege, @MATCMilwaukee, @UniversitiesWI bolster accessibility of #biohealth #career pathways. via @ibmadison
Madison College, MATC, UW bolster accessibility of biohealth career pathways
The ABC Pathways project aims to train and place 2,000 workers in biohealth jobs within five years, with a 30% employee diversity goal.
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The state of early stage investing in #Wisconsin: How did 2023 fare?
Learn more at our #Innovation Network luncheon 7/23 in #Madison. https://loom.ly/q2Q6Gk0 #startup
.@uwmadison scientists are testing a new soil nutrient sensor this summer. https://loom.ly/BKfOn_o via @wisbusiness #Wisconsin #agriculture
Event (8/7): '@captimes Power Hour' with @milwaukeetool's Scott Griswold. Learn more: #Wisconsin #business #leadership
The Cap Times Power Hour featuring Scott Griswold of Milwaukee Tool
The Cap Times has established itself as a leader in presenting high-powered events that educate and entertain in t...
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A reminder to join us for our annual #golf outing, reception on 7/31!
Learn more: via @ibmadison
Tech Council hosting annual Golf Outing, reception at July’s end
Purchase of an individual or foursome includes golf warm up, lunch, carts, and the end of day reception.
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.@michaelbestlaw and Los Angeles-based venture #law firm O&A P.C. complete their combination. #Wisconsin #venturecapital
Michael Best, Los Angeles-Based Venture Law Firm O&A, P.C. Complete Combination
Michael Best and venture law firm O&A, P.C. have formally combined effective July 1, 2024. Through the combination, ...
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