Streamlining SBIR/STTR support to increase Wisconsin’s success A unique new program, SBIR Labs, focused on streamlining Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programming in Wisconsin has received a competitive federal grant.
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Food Finance Institute to be Wisconsin Network Coordinator for Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center
MADISON — The Food Finance Institute (FFI), part of UW System’s Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is thrilled to be a key partner on one of twelve recently USDA-awarded Regional Food Business Centers: The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center.
Governor Evers recognizes upcoming #SBDCDay with proclamation
MADISON: Governor Tony Evers is recognizing the Wisconsin SBDC network with an official proclamation celebrating SBDC Day and acknowledging their support of the state’s small businesses.
Madison organizations bring ZingTrain Leadership Training to area food businesses
A nationally renowned leadership master class for small food-focused businesses is coming to Madison Oct. 4-5.
YourEconomy.org updated with 2021 data showing economic recovery
YourEconomy.org, an online research tool that tracks business activity and impact at the local, state and national levels, has been updated with 2021 data. It paints a picture of the overall trends in the pandemic recovery as well as conditions specific to industries and individual communities for the past 18 years.
Ideadvance Seed Fund opens 13th round of funding with renewed enthusiasm in funding established Wisconsin businesses
Ideadvance Seed Fund encourages small businesses looking to solve problems in new ways and diversify into new markets to apply by July 21, 2022.
Wisconsin SBDC celebrates #SBDCDay and helping clients secure $22.8 million in COVID-19 relief
In 2021, the Wisconsin Small Business Development (SBDC) Network helped clients impacted by COVID-19 receive $20.8 million in federal aid and $2 million in state aid.
$600,000 in state matching grants advance 7 innovative small businesses
Seven small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $600,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding.
Wisconsin SBDC launches series of short entrepreneurial how-to videos
A new video series addressing the most common technical business questions from Wisconsin entrepreneurs is now available from the Wisconsin Small Business Development (SBDC) Network.
Ideadvance Seed Fund attracts diverse applications with expanded eligibility
Up to $220,000 in grants will be made available to 12 companies diverse in business stage, idea and ownership in the latest round of awards by the Ideadvance Seed Fund.