The 10th annual Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards honored four outstanding innovators and alumni from the University of Wisconsin Thursday night for furthering the Wisconsin Idea, according to a email press release from the chancellor’s office. …
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Thinking differently, creating innovatively: The power of $50,000
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery was abuzz on April 13 and 14 as Transcend UW held their eighth annual Transcend Innovation Competition. Sponsored by Discovery to Product, the competition is a student-run innovation competition that …
UW entrepreneurial awardees model innovation, shape Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Four outstanding innovators have received the 2023 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards. Established in 2011, the awards recognize individuals with ties to the University of Wisconsin–Madison who further the Wisconsin Idea through outstanding accomplishments in entrepreneurship. …
Five startups from UW with great ideas to protect the earth
Cleantech startups from UW–Madison are bringing their innovations to Wisconsin and beyond, with new technologies to address global sustainability issues. From improving air quality, water scarcity and quality, to renewable and alternative energy sources, these …
Re-Wear It: Teaching sustainable fashion practices one clothing swap at a time
Ashley-Grace Dureke has always had a passion for clothing and thrifting. When she was younger, her mom taught her how to sew by hand so that she could make clothes for her American Girl doll. …
5 student entrepreneurs to keep an eye on
For some Badgers, being a college student means more than going to class, writing papers and studying for exams. It also means starting a business.Hundreds of University of Wisconsin–Madison students have entrepreneurial ambitions. In fact, …
Green Bay eyed as location for innovative plastic recycling system
Because of the material make up, less than 10% of consumer plastics are recycled. Two professors, one from UW-Madison and the other from Michigan Tech, are hoping to increase that number. For years, consumers have …
Renewable chemicals startup in Madison plans first commercial plant
With $1.5 million in newly raised capital on the heels of a successful demonstration of commercial-scale production, renewable chemicals startup Pyran Inc. is preparing for its first commercial plant. Madison-based Pyran makes a renewable, plant-based …
Student Entrepreneur Profile: Jake Piekarski
New hobbies like crocheting and baking. Personal goals of exercise and mindfulness. A heightened sorrow for normal society—all things produced by the global COVID-19 pandemic. While some stayed inside and binged new TV shows, others …
Finalists in Gov’s Biz Plan Contest offer innovation in health, AI, environment, more
Twenty-six entries representing sectors such as health care, cleantech, education, software and innovations in products or services are competing in the finalist round of the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The contestants have …