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Dec. 2016
The Tech Council Current
News, events and programming from the Wisconsin Technology Council
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Wearables in Wisconsin: Join us at Jan. 12 Innovation Network-Milwaukee
From military and medical equipment, to smart watches and headphones, the market for wearable technology continues to explode. Learn about this rapidly growing technology sector at the Thursday, Jan. 12 meeting of the Tech Council’s Innovation Network in Wauwatosa. Tech Council President Tom Still will moderate as a panel of experts from around Wisconsin discuss their work with wearable technologies and what lies ahead for the state. They are: Zhenqiang “Jack” Ma, professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering at UW-Madison; David Troup, CEO and founder of Xensr; and Andrew Hampel, CEO and co-founder of Seiva Technologies.
Extending high-quality broadband statewide topic of Innovation Network lunch in Madison
Is Wisconsin making progress when it comes to extending high-quality broadband coverage to all parts of the state? Find out Jan. 24 at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon meeting in Madison. A panel of experts will describe the “Connect America Fund 2” and how this federal initiative stands to help in many communities through a number of providers. Panelists include: Jim Jermain, regional vice president of external affairs, AT&T Wisconsin; Carl Ruedebusch, Wisconsin developer, investor and chairman of Vilas County Economic Development corporation; and Angie Dickison, Wisconsin state broadband director.
Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest open for 2017 entries through Jan. 31, 2017
The 14th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2017 competition until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. The contest is designed to encourage entrepreneurs in the startup stage of tech-based businesses in Wisconsin. The contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent and possible sources of capital. Over time, the contest has led to valuable public and media exposure for the top business plans and spurred economic growth in Wisconsin. Finalists will share in more than $100,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. To become a sponsor of the BPC email Tammy Ehrmann at tammy@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com.
2016 Tech Council Innovation Network survey
With 2017 right around the corner, we ask that you take a few minutes to complete a survey regrinding our statewide Innovation Network events that we host each month. We value your feedback and would love to hear from you. Click here to take the survey or paste the following link into your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPXZ3J7.
‘Wisconsin YES!’ student business plan contest open for middle, high school entries through April 3 Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs in Science, a statewide youth business plan contest modeled after the successful Governor’s Business Plan Contest, is open for online entries from Wisconsin middle- and high-school students through 5 p.m. April 3, 2017. Public, private and home-schooled students across Wisconsin are eligible to turn their science- and tech-related ideas into business plans and compete for cash and prizes. The contest begins with a 250-word summary submitted through www.WisconsinYES.com. Entries that advance to Phase 2 of the competition will expand their idea into a 1,000-word executive summary. Throughout the process, students get feedback from professionals across Wisconsin who will serve as judges. To become a sponsor of Wisconsin YES, email Tammy Ehrmann at tammy@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com.
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TECH COUNCIL NEWS SERVICE:
Release: SHINE Awarded $20.9 million DOE/NNSA Phase II Cooperative Agreement
WisBusiness: New imaging technology company OnLume is lighting up the medical field – literally
Xconomy: Hyperloop, Epic, Wantable, & More: This Week’s Wisconsin Watchlist
Xconomy: Asto CT Envisions Better Imaging Tech for Horses, Other Animals
BizTimes: Milo Savings considers opening initial funding round
WisBusiness: UW-Madison associate professor challenges notion of blaming higher ed for “skills gap”
JSOnline: Wantable to move to now-vacant building on south side
JSOnline: Banking on change: ‘Fintech’ start-ups target financial services
WisBusiness: Pilot Training System prepares to launch the Drone Flight Bag
WisBusiness: Intellivisit uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose patients
WisBusiness: ImageMoverMD led by all-star team of medical experts, innovators
WisBusiness: Basic education through mobile app is Learning Games Studios’ approach
Xconomy; Zika, Sector67, video games, & more: This week’s Wisconsin watchlist
WisBusiness: DotCom Therapy aims to curb speech therapy shortage
Wisconsin Ag Connection: Walker asking Legislature to expand rural broadband access
JSOnline: Data X-ray vision improves sales
WisBusiness: Cellectar Biosciences: Announces results from first two cohorts of CLR 131 phase 1 trial
Release: Wisconsin Technology Council applauds state proposal to boost rural broadband
WISN 12: UpFront with Mike Gousha featuring Tom Still
Xconomy: 100state’s growth highlights increasing popularity of co-working
JSOnline: Cellectar selects drug manufacturer
Madison.com: Sector67 eyes move to east side neighborhood
WisBusiness: Panel of experts tout co-working as a groundbreaking trend
State Journal: In search of Wisconsin’s next big idea, investors get first look at new technologies
Glacier Transit & Storage: Plymouth family-business partners, SunPeak to install 2,112 solar panels
JSOnline: Rural Wisconsin pushes for faster internet
WisBusiness: MoolaPitch.com announces launch of crowdfunding platform for Wisconsin startups
Release: RentDrop, Gregor Diagnostics reach top floor during 2016 ‘Elevator Pitch Olympics’
WisBusiness: Early Stage Symposium assembles the startup community
JSOnline: Brad Smith is tech world’s ambassador
BizTimes: Milwaukee entrepreneur wants to facilitate business connections
Xconomy: Arrowhead, Microbes, Diabetes, & More: This week’s WI watchlist
WisBusiness: StartingBlock Madison: Wins $475,000 grant from U.S. Economic Development Agency
WisBusiness: Agro BioSciences: Expands strain portfolio
JSOnline: Wisconsin ranks 2nd for small businesses
Xconomy: The new crowdfunding rules: Will they really help startups?
Release: Research grant winners to be honored at Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium
ChicagoInno: 9 Milwaukee startups to watch
BizTimes: Two startups from recent gener8tor class to stay in Milwaukee
Release: UW College of Engineering: 2016 Early Career Award: Q&A with Jonathan Baran
Xconomy: Silatronix, Propeller, BrainXell, & more: This week’s WI watchlist
TOM STILL'S INSIDE WISCONSIN COLUMN:
Still in JSOnline: How Milwaukee can create more venture capital
InsideWis: How some communities forge ahead: A case study in Wisconsin
InsideWis: In small towns and cities alike, goal should be exposing students to opportunities
Still in JSOnline: UW-Madison’s R&D ranking is cause for concern
InsideWis: Model emerging for how to bring quality broadband to rural Wisconsin
InsideWis: Big companies can accelerate Wisconsin’s startup economy
InsideWis: Maturing companies help keep Wisconsin’s tech scene vibrant
WISBUSINESS:THE SHOW:
Episode 176: Covers Tech Metrics, commentary; interview with Rick Moss of Better Ventures
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www.moolapitch.com
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Tom Still,
Tech Council
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Rick Moss,
Better Ventures
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INVESTORS' CORNER:
Biztimes: Crossing the valley of death
State Journal: Optometrist-turned-serial-entrepreneur brings software to the eye care industry
Release: BrightStar announces new investments
Release: Engineered Propulsion Systems completes $900,000 funding round
Xconomy: Arrowhead Shares Plunge Amid Layoffs, Canceled Liver Drug Programs
WisBusiness: UW-Madison: OnLume receives SBIR support for image-guided surgery innovation
Xconomy: Cellectar announces $8M stock offering, sending shares lower
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Tech Council Innovation Network membership:
Experience for yourself why the Innovation Network has been a Tech Council tradition for over a decade. With more than two dozen events annually, you'll expand your network while learning from top-notch speakers. When
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Brian Armstrong
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Laura King
Phil Lefebvre
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Tim Philosophos
Thomas Pickard
Alana Platt
Emily Purdom
Justin Reed
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Paul Royal
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Your $750 WAN membership entitles you to
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EVENTS YOU CAN'T MISS:
Jan. 12: Innovation Network-Milwaukee
UWM Innovation Accelerator, Wauwatosa
Jan. 24: Innovation Network-Madison
Sheraton Hotel, Madison
Feb. 9: Innovation Network-Northeast
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton
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Feb. 21: Innovation Network-Madison
Sheraton Hotel, Madison
Feb. 28: Innovation Network-West
UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire
March 9: Innovation Network-Milwaukee
UWM Innovation Accelerator, Wauwatosa
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