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Technology based news from around the state - and the world!Law Clinic’s co-founder Anne Smith to accept ‘Triple E’ award Nov. 6 at Early Stage event
Anne Smith, whose career has included launching the Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic at the UW-Madison, will accept the “Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education” award at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. Smith will be honored Nov. 6 during the “Triple...
InsideWis: Injecting a dose of urgency: Clinical trials at UW Health get fresh approach
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Three years ago, a group of health-tech entrepreneurs, investors and others familiar with the UW-Madison’s painfully sluggish clinical trial process delivered a plea to campus leaders with the power to make changes. The group’s lament:...
WisBiz: The Show’ covers Tech Metrics, Tom Still commentary; interview with John Zeratsky
Welcome to “WisBusiness: The Show,” a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. MADISON – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with tech designer John Zeratsky, developer of the Google Sprint process, who will...
WEDC: Investment in Wisconsin startups reaches new record
In 2018, WEDC’s Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) Program helped 71 startups throughout the state draw more than $64 million in qualified investment, incentivized by $16 million in tax credits. A total of 238 companies are currently certified to receive investment...
Crop of company applicants for Early Stage includes 87 young firms from all sectors
A record number of young companies have applied to tell their stories at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium #ESSWI, where selected firms will be able to meet and even pitch to investors from Wisconsin and beyond. This year’s conference will be held Nov. 6th and 7th...
SHINE closes $50-million financing with Oaktree to support execution of construction and commercialization plans
SHINE Medical Technologies LLC today announced the closing of a $50-million financing with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. (“Oaktree”), a leading global investment firm with more than $120 billion under management as of June 30, 2019. The financing...