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 …
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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. …
An ambitious startup company emerging from the college is poised to pull carbon out of the atmosphere while producing more sustainable cement.
Bu Wang didn’t necessarily set out to launch a carbon-capture company that would attract millions of dollars from major climate-focused investment firms. Back in the pre-pandemic days of 2019, the associate professor of civil and …
From Biomass to BPA Replacement
Led by a CALS grad, researchers have devised a novel strategy that exploits a vexing scientific challenge to capture valuable chemicals — including safer plastic ingredients — from common plant waste. We’ve all heard the …
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 …
TitletownTech announces Madison startup among Startup Draft Combine participants
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 …
UW hosts annual shark tank-style Arts Business Competition
The University of Wisconsin-Madison held its annual shark tank-style Arts Business Competition on March 12 at Grainger Hall. The competition, now in its 16th year, brings students from the university to pitch their arts-centered businesses. …
Alumni Spotlight: Jason Piller and Jake Wolk
Jason Piller (BS ‘22) and Jake Wolk (BBA ‘22) grew up together in Encino, California. Unlike their constantly sunny hometown, these childhood friends decided to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to get a taste of …