gener8tor has been rated as one of the “Top 9 Hot Startup Accelerators” by CNN Money. gener8tor is based in Madison and Milwaukee, and hosts two 12 week accelerator programs each year. gener8tor was represented by their focus in Hardware, which pulls from the area’s local manufacturing network and offers access to electrical and mechanical …
The 2nd Capital Entrepreneurs / Startup Milwaukee joint event will take place in Madison on the evening of January 22nd. It’s an Open Social format, so anyone with an interest in entrepreneurship is welcome to join. The event will focus on continuing the conversation about better connecting and strengthening the entrepreneurial communities in Madison, Milwaukee, …
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gener8tor kicks off its Winter 2014 class in Madison this week. This is the fourth class since gener8tor launched in June 2012. Since that time, 18 companies have graduated from the program and gone on to raise more than $10 million in funding and create nearly 100 jobs. The Winter 2014 gener8tor class had 380 …
Abby Larner is a UI/UX Designer, Front-end developer, and Graphic designer. She is a co-founder of 900dpi and was the organizer of Design Like Mad. She shares the full recap of the Design Like Mad event that took place earlier this month with us now. I live in Madison, Wisconsin, where the tech scene is …
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The 11th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2014 competition now through Jan. 31, 2014. The contest is designed to encourage entrepreneurs in the seed, startup and early growth stages of high-tech businesses in Wisconsin. The contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice …
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The 2013 Build Madison will be held Saturday, November 23 at Sector67. This will be the 4th iteration of the Build Madison “Community Create-a-thon” event since it started in 2011. Come together to show off and build the talent of Madison’s community while taking real products from concept to completion in just 24 hours. Meet …
The fourth annual Isthmus Indie Awards honor Madison movers and shakers, awarding creativity, innovation, sustainability and bold leadership. Winners were announced in eight different categories, with Michael Fenchel of 100state taking the honor for the “Dane and Beyond” category. 100state helps Madison entrepreneurs put ideas into action. They also host “problem-solving soirees” in which groups …
Madison (and the broader Dane County) has the 9th fastest growing tech/information job sector in the country. The report published by the Progressive Policy Institute evaluated jobs in information technology and related sectors during the previous 5 years ending in 2012. Dane County saw a nearly 25% job growth rate in the high tech sector …
Madison’s burgeoning tech and startup scene is prominently featured on this month’s cover story of Madison Magazine. The M List recognizes fifty-three entrepreneurs and technologists who’ve launched or grown their businesses this year in an emerging and exciting high-technology sector. The inaugural M List recognizes many of the people in the startup ecosystem, nearly all …
Design Like Mad is Madison’s first design marathon to benefit local non-profit organizations. Teams of student and professional designers are formed to solve some of the most interesting design problems facing a select few local non-profit organizations. As for an interior designer volunteering for a local non-profit organization, decor pieces, particularly wool vintage rugs, can …
On Friday, October 25 join developers from Hardin Design & Development and Bendyworks in a civic hackathon to work on projects that make Madison a better place to live. Developers, graphic artists, and tinker’ers are free to team up with anyone present, or work on projects before the event. The Mayor is also willing to …
Madison Magazine is highlighting all things entrepreneurial on Thursday, October 24. Join Madison Magazine, co-host Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and keynote speaker Hugh Forrest, director of South by Southwest Interactive, in launching the first annual M List issue. Celebrate the city’s culture, creativity and emerging technology sector as we honor the entrepreneurs and technologists …
Propeller Health co-founder Mark Gehring will be speaking at the Founders’ Series meetup hosted by gener8tor on Wednesday, November 6 at 6pm at their office in Madison. Mark Gehring is a co-founder of Propeller Health (formerly Asthmapolis), the leading mobile platform for respiratory health management. Through sensors, mobile apps and services, Propeller Health helps reduce …
The 2013 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium will take place November 5-6 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. The symposium will feature a keynote from Brad Feld, the annual Elevator Pitch Olympics, and more than a dozen panel discussions featuring leading entrepreneurs, investors and others tied to the tech sector. The full agenda is available here, …
The Madison and Milwaukee based startup accelerator gener8tor is now accepting applications for their fourth class, which will take place this Winter in Madison. gener8tor is seeking to invest in technology-enabled businesses, including software, IT, web, SaaS and hardware. Accepted companies receive $70,000 and 12-weeks of mentorship-driven programming. gener8tor is a member of the Global …
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3 Day Startup (3DS) will hold their 3rd Madison event on the UW campus on November 22-24, 2013. 3DS is an entrepreneurship education program designed for university students with an emphasis on learning by doing where a group of 40 students will start tech companies over the course of three days. Participants must apply by …
Entrepreneurons is a new WARF series focused on bringing the fundamentals of getting a new venture started to the UW–Madison community. Entrepreneurons brings together thought leaders from across the country and our own backyard to exchange perspectives on core topics ranging from identifying an opportunity to building a startup team to financing and beyond. The …
Underground Meats is in the midst of a Kickstarter project to create “An open-source, educational approach to sharing the complex process of becoming a USDA-certified meat processor.” In order to distribute on a national level, the government requires a detailed food safety and sanitary practice plan known as a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points …
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Sector67 traveled to NYC for the 2013 Maker Faire to participate in the final Powerwheel Racing Series race of the season. Though they are called the world series, the participants were a motley crew of hackerspaces from mostly the midwest and east coast. Taking place over two days, the event had 3 sprint races the …
The Third Annual Wisconsin Science Festival kicks off this week Thursday, September 26 and runs through Sunday, September 29. The festival offers a robust mix of interesting people, music, art, food, explosions and hands-on demonstrations that bring the wonders of science to life. The festival’s 100+ events are primarily based on the UW-Madison campus, but …
