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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 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. …