Madison is primed to become the next great technology hub in the country if it receives federal financial help to drive such economic growth, according to a new report. Most technology and innovation jobs and …
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Madison tech job sector ‘booming’
Tech jobs in the Madison metro area increased by over 120% from 2008 to 2018, surging past growth in the sector in Milwaukee and Green Bay, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Profits and Purpose: 5 Social Impact Startups to Know in Wisconsin
Startups today are increasingly looking for ways to create a positive impact on the world, and the tech industry at large is taking notice. Google announced this month that it’s launching a startup accelerator focused …
Can “smart toilets” be the next health data wellspring?
Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble toilet — may have potential to outperform them all. That’s the conclusion of a team …
Injectable, flexible electrode could replace rigid nerve-stimulating implants
By electrically stimulating nerves, neuromodulation therapies can reduce epileptic seizures, soothe chronic pain, and treat depression and a host of other health conditions without the use of conventional drugs like opioids. Now, University of Wisconsin–Madison …
Wisconsin’s only active female-led venture fund raises $3.5 million
Winnow fund to focus on students, pre-revenue startups Investors have committed more than $3.5 million to a new, female-led Wisconsin venture capital fund called the “Winnow Fund,” according to documents filed Wednesday with the federal …
WARF Announces 2019 Innovation Award Winners
Two technical breakthroughs from the realms of experimental physics and microscopic communities have claimed top honors from WARF this year. The 2019 WARF Innovation Award winners are: Mark Saffman (physics) and Ophelia Venturelli, Philip Romero, …
Google opens new Madison office
Last month Google officially opened the doors of its new office in Madison, doubling the size of its local space as the company continues to expand its Madison presence. The 30,000-square-foot office, located at 811 …
360 students named University Innovation Fellows for 2019
360 students from 90 higher education institutions in 13 countries have been named University Innovation Fellows, including students from UW–Madison. The University Innovation Fellows program empowers students to become agents of change at their schools. …
UW-Madison to Hold Startup Week to Spotlight Campus Entrepreneurship
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a major catalyst for tech and startup activity in Wisconsin. It’s regularly ranked among the top schools for startup founders. And Madison was recently named the best “untapped city” for startups by …