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MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features attorney Joe Boucher and entrepreneur Matt Younkle, who launched the statewide Wisconsin Innovation Awards with the strong support of its sponsors over the first 11 years. The Tech Council is taking over management of the WIA in time for the fall 2025 awards. Nominations accepted here by July 15. The Show also reviews recent and upcoming Tech Council events.
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Upcoming events:
- June 25, 2025 – Launch of Microsoft AI co-innovation lab, UW-Milwaukee, carolina@uwm.edu
- July 22, 2025 – Tech Council Golf Outing at the Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove
- July 29, 2025 – Madison luncheon, “The Growth of Comp Sci on the UW-Madison Campus and what it means to business” at One City Schools in Madison.
- Sept. 18, 2025 – Wisconsin WOMEN Reception at Findorff Construction in Madison
- Nov. 4, 2025 – NEW! Wisconsin Innovation Awards at the Monona Terrace in Madison
- Nov. 5-6, 2025 – Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium at the Monona Terrace in Madison
Recent events:
- June 4-5, Madison: Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Governor’s Business Plan Contest: 13 companies pitched in ‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen – Phoenix-Aid of Oshkosh took home grand prize and Sea Change Silicides of Whitewater won ‘Bright New Idea Award.’ Thanks to WEDC and all our contest sponsors; Gov. Tony Evers for introductory video Keynotes: Kevin Conroy of Exact Sciences; author-‘trep Scott Becker; plenary panel on NIH downstream effects.” Standing-room only for ‘Open Mic’ two-minute pitches from 27 founders. Hats off to all conference sponsors, staff and volunteers! www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/events - May 19, Tech Caucus tour of SHINE Technologies
About three-dozen members of the Wisconsin Legislature toured a SHINE Technologies facility in Janesville to learn more about fusion and its applications in healthcare as well as energy. - May 20, Filling Wisconsin’s expected energy gap.
A panel of experts discussed options for keeping the state’s lights on, from solar to nuclear, and from wind to natural gas.
- June 12, The role of “intrapreneurship” Whitewater University Innovation Center, 1221 Innovation Drive, on the UW-Whitewater campus.
