Exact Sciences Corp. Chairman and CEO Kevin Conroy delivered a message about the company’s scientific and business journey Thursday, describing it as an evolution that may not have happened without federally funded university research. Conroy, …
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Tricky Foods: Bringing people together over playful, enticing food
In March 2023, Therese Merkel, owner of Tricky Foods, was preparing to expand her charcuterie and cheese styling business into a brick-and-mortar space at 121 E. Lakeside Street in Madison, and she needed to provide …
UW-Madison startup Ubicept secures $1 million investment in TitletownTech Startup Draft
Ubicept, a company with its foundational technology developed at University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been selected as one of two winners in the inaugural TitletownTech Startup Draft, securing a $1 …
Alum Greg Piefer receives entrepreneur award for nuclear fusion innovation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Chancellor, in partnership with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, has recognized Greg Piefer as a recipient of the 2025 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. Established in 2011, the …
Founder of Morgridge spinoff company awarded for entrepreneurial impact
Greg Piefer, founder of Morgridge spinoff company SHINE Technologies, is among three outstanding recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. Established in 2011, the Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award recognizes UW–Madison innovators and alumni who …
Entrepreneur award winners turn ideas into impact — from farming to fashion to fusion
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Chancellor, in partnership with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, today recognized Marcus Carpenter, Heather Hasson, and Greg Piefer as recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. …
How chemical engineers are tackling earth’s sustainability challenges
On Earth Day, our focus naturally shifts to environmental responsibility and the pursuit of a sustainable future. Environmental policy plays a critical role in this while individual and collective actions can also make a big …
2025 Governor’s Biz Plan Finalists Named
The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently the 25 finalists of the 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Contest. Fourteen Madison-area companies, including Equability, Okkanti and Reliable Residence, advanced. As in past years, the Tech Council will pick …
Universities of Wisconsin students showcase undergraduate research at 21st annual Research in the Rotunda event
Today, the Universities of Wisconsin hosted the 21st annual Research in the Rotunda event, bringing innovation and discovery to the Wisconsin State Capitol as more than 100 exceptional undergraduate researchers, alongside their faculty advisers, presented …
Seven Startups Selected to Participate in TitletownTech Startup Draft Combine
TitletownTech, in partnership with the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, is welcoming seven startups to Green Bay for the TitletownTech Startup Draft Combine, the next phase of its TitletownTech Startup Draft. The Combine, taking place April …