MADISON — Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling a single molecule — unlocking a new tool that holds potential for better understanding how the …
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Endings and Beginnings for the Class of 2024
As the spring semester comes to a close, the word “graduation” becomes louder with the excitement for our students. For many, this time of the season marks the many years of hard work, dedication, and …
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $100 Million Investment in Wisconsin Startups and Entrepreneurs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, …
$100 million for Wisconsin start-ups: how the money could benefit the state’s growing biotech field
Start-up companies in Wisconsin know to dream big, you need big dollars. Wednesday, they got some very good news. $100 million dollars in private and public money. Charles Benson talked with two entrepreneurs in the …
New, Standalone Entrepreneurship Major Allows for Deep Domain Expertise
Come Fall 2024, for the first time ever, Business Badgers will be able to major in entrepreneurship. Since 2006, Wisconsin School of Business students were able to study it only as a named option under …
STILL: From the lab to promising drugs, WARF Therapeutics aims to quickly lever research
MADISON, Wis. — If you’ve lived in Wisconsin long enough, you’ve likely heard the complaint. “Sure, the University of Wisconsin does some gee-whiz research, but unless you’re an endangered snake in South America or a …
UW–Madison engineers mark 3D printing milestone in race to in-space manufacturing
In a future scenario where astronauts chart long-distance space flights, they won’t be able to call down to earth for a shipment of replacement hardware components like they do today. Before humans can venture deeper …
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing?
On the face of it, biodegradable plastic is a miracle. It looks like plastic and works much like plastic. And it goes back to nature after you throw it away. But there’s a big catch: …
Idea Fund of La Crosse raises $31.5M for second VC fund
The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund, targeting startups in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. The VC firm yesterday announced the fund, which aims to invest in …
‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ to Present Live June 5 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee
Finalists representing a mix of tech-based sectors in Wisconsin’s early-stage economy will present live to judges and others Wednesday, June 5, in Milwaukee as part of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The presentations …