January 2016 The Tech Council Current  News, events and programming from the Wisconsin Technology Council   Mark Mone ​ ​ Ian Abston Deadline to enter the 2016 Gov's Business Plan Contest is 5 p.m. Jan. 31 The deadline to enter the BPC is 5 p.m. Jan. 31. The initial entry is only 250 words! Learn more at info sessions in Milwaukee (Jan. 14) and Madison (Jan. 20). Chancellor Mone to unveil campus-wide innovation plans at Jan. 14 WIN-Milwaukee UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone will unveil plans for campus-wide programs related to innovation, entrepreneurism and tech transfer. Pre-registration is sold out. Walk-ins may be permitted as space allows. Wisconsin’s energy portfolio: Finding the right mix at Jan. 20 Cleantech Network Experts will discuss a range of generation and transmission options that could shape Wisconsin’s energy future. Building a place where young professionals want to work, live at Jan. 26 WIN-Madison Ian Abston, co-founder of NEWaukee and a leading advocate for “social architecture,” will discuss the role young professionals can play in developing stronger communities. Company intern help available through UW-Madison course targeted at tech sector Students skilled in marketing, writing, graphic design and social media will be available during the UW-Madison winter-spring semester through a course taught by Tom Still, president of the Tech Council. TECH COUNCIL NEWS SERVICE: WisBusiness: Doctor’s startup aims to cut concussions with new Whitcomb Air Helmet WisBusiness: Money eligible for tax credits under QNBV program would increase with new proposal JSOnline: Startup companies are fueling new jobs in Wisconsin, according to new study WisBusiness: AltusCampus offers online alternative to continuing medical education WisBusiness: Tixora makes buying bus tickets simple and mobile State Journal: Epic growth is gift that keeps giving WisBusiness: Digsite’s ‘virtual focus groups’ help companies understand their customers BizJournal: Epic Systems pays $46M to buy Mayo Clinic data center State Journal: Madison startup Propeller Health is a ‘double black diamond’ Xconomy: This week’s Wisconsin watch list – Prune, Swallow Solutions and Corvisa JSOnline: Loans from WWBIC increased 28 percent last year WisBusiness: FloraSeq LLC looks to improve treatment for rare colon disease State Journal: Cellular Dynamics reaches settlement with shareholders WisBusiness: Northwest Enterprise Network aids entrepreneurs WisBusiness: Water Council, UWM in White House roundtable on water innovation WisBusiness: Wellbe, Kiio partner to improve outcomes in joint replacement Xconomy: Wantable delivers growth in crowded sector Xconomy: Somna Therapeutics grabs early Reza Band sales Tech Council: Video captures millennial views on Wisconsin: Live, work, play Release: State grant helps public schools equip fabrication laboratories WisBusiness: SmartUQ helps companies dig into complex decisions INSIDE WISCONSIN: Still in JSOnline: Predicting what 2016 economy will become Inside Wis: Wisconsin can move into the R&D passing lane with autonomous vehicles Inside Wis: Computer sciences at UW-Madison expanding reach into Wisconsin economy Inside Wis: Global energy debate hits home with plans for a gas-fired power plant in Wisconsin Inside Wis: Holiday perks includes naughty, nice in state politics Still in JSOnline: Economic summit tries to move Wisconsin past cheese hype Inside Wis: Entrepreneurism should be statewide goal WISBUSINESS:THE SHOW: Episode 158: Featuring interview with Rimas Buinevicius of Rowheels Miss episodes in 2015? What all the highlights here Episode 157: Featuring interview with Jeff Ebel of Wisconsin River Business Angel Monika Wingate, Digsite Future Wisconsin Economic Summit video Tom Still Liz Schrum & Rimas Buinevicius INVESTORS' CORNER: State Journal: Madison health IT startup, healthfinch, adds Chicago investors WisBusiness: Madison’s healthfinch raises $7.5 million to automate physician tasks JSOnline: Shine Medical Technologies raises $11.5 million in additional financing JSOnline: BrightStar invests in 2 more Wisconsin companies JSOnline: Phoenix Nuclear Labs raises another $790,000 Xconomy: WISC Partners to invest up to $1.5M in Rowheels Xconomy: Corvisa acquired by Silicon Valley’s ShoreTel for $8.5M ACA: HALO Report shows continued rise in valuations, deal sizes Xconomy: Capital Midwest raises $30M for third fund BizWire: Smart Choice MRI raises $6.5M in growth capital GET INVOLVED: Wisconsin Innovation Network membership: Experience for yourself why WIN has been a Tech Council tradition for more than 13 years. ​With more than two dozen events annually, you'll expand your network while learning from top-notch speakers. When you become a WIN member, your membership applies to all chapters, statewide. With five different types of membership, you and/or your company will be sure to find a membership that fits your business goals. Join today and lock in theses amazing 2016 membership benefits! Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have recently joined or renewed their WIN memberships: Individual Members John Christenson Nick Cray Scott Dicks Marc Eisen Sara Garnett Tolga Gulmen Alan Hartman Donald Higgins Natalie Hinckley Bruce Janda Karl Koenig Michael Kvalo Sheila Long Jim Michler Roger Orlady Peter Qian Jeff Raymond Craig Stanley James Wigdale Corporate Members BloodCenter of Wisconsin BrightLife Innovations Domann-The Board Room Eppstein Uhen Architects Intrepid Wealth Partners Kiio Inc. Kollath CPA Marvel Medtech LLC Madison Gas & Electric Microscopy Innovations Milwaukee Institute MoolaPitch.com OEM Fabricators Pendleton Legal Revelation PR, Advertising & Social Media UW-Madison, Dept. of Computer Sciences Zurex Pharma Wisconsin Angel Network membership: Your $750 WAN membership entitles you to one free pass to both major conferences (Entrepreneurs' Conference and Early Stage Symposium), as well as regular WIN events. Serve as a judge or mentor: If you are interested in serving as a judge or mentor for the 2016 Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, please let us know. EVENTS YOU CAN'T MISS: Jan. 14: WIN-Milwaukee & Biz Plan Contest Info Session UWM Innovation Accelerator, Wauwatosa Jan. 20: Cleantech Network Forum Wisconsin Energy Institute, Madison Jan. 20: Biz Plan Contest Info Session Brocach (upstairs), Madison Jan. 26: WIN-Madison Sheraton Hotel, Madison Jan. 31: Online entry deadline (5 p.m.) Governor's Business Plan Contest ​Feb. 5: Application deadline Madworks Accelerator Feb. 11: WIN-Northeast Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton​ Feb. 23: WIN-Madison Sheraton Hotel, Madison April 25: Wisconsin Tech Summit GE Healthcare Institute, Waukesha May 5-7: Biotech & The Law Global Conference Monona Terrace, Madison Email: events@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com Phone: (608) 442-7557 Fax: (608) 231-6877 Web: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com​  A web version of this newsletter is available here: https://www.cvent.com/e.aspx?3C,E1,b3da662e-212f-4c85-bb92-335453ca509c To opt-out ExampleContactEmailAddress from all future communications from the Wisconsin Technology Council, including event notices, news releases and newsletters, please click here - Opt-Out.