The strong growth of Madison’s technology sector is drawing attention nationwide. The boom is fueled in part by UW–Madison, which provides cutting-edge research, entrepreneurial graduates and researchers, and a well-educated local workforce that motivates some …
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UW-Madison, affiliates and startups generate $30.8 billion annual statewide economic impact
Powered by a top-ranked research program, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, its affiliate organizations and the startup companies coming out of the university have a total $30.8 billion annual statewide economic impact, equivalent to nearly 9% …
MERLIN Mentors celebrates 10 years and countless startup success stories
Learn firsthand how this program has helped to guide entrepreneurs, boosting their potential and ultimately helping grow the economy.
Mackie honored at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium just as his latest startup shifts toward high gear
Thomas “Rock” Mackie, a scientist, entrepreneur and educator, has been honored with the 2015 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award for career-long assistance to students and faculty interested in starting businesses.
A UW-Madison student spinoff continues to Fetch rewards
It’s easy to be fans of UW-Madison spinoff Fetch – their focus is on making our lives easier in the grocery store check out. Now fueled by $8.5 million in capital and with 37 full-time employees in Madison they are looking to grow and find new talent.
Made in Madison software from UW grads fueling an app revolution
Learn how two grads are seeing rapid growth in their business and why staying in Madison is part of their long-term business plan.