Aaron Hagar

Five groups win grant funding to boost entrepreneurship

WEDC program spurs innovation with $170,850 in seed money

WEDC accepting applications for Entrepreneurship Support Program

Organizations can apply for grants of up to $100,000

UWM Research Foundation receives WEDC grant for UWM startups

Wisconsin metros rise in global startup ecosystem ranking

StartupBlink annual report shows momentum for entrepreneurism building in state

UW System recognizes three professors as 2020 Regent Scholars honored for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship

$825,000 in state matching grants advance 9 high-tech small businesses

The Water Council’s BREW Accelerator winners pitch ideas to corporate and community partners

This event was not only an opportunity for these companies to pitch their technologies, but also continue to build their mentorship support and, more importantly, to expand their network with potential investors.

New startups selected to participate in BREW accelerator programs

The BREW is the world’s leading freshwater seed accelerator with a focus on innovative startups that address global water challenges.

Wisconsin ranks third in winning health and life science business grants

The 23 percent win rate for applications (248 awards from 1,056 submissions) resulted in $87 million invested in the state’s entrepreneurial efforts.

WEDC awards grant to support startup businesses in southeastern Wisconsin

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation will administer grant through its Growth Accelerator program

WEDC accepting applications for Entrepreneurship Support Program

Organizations can apply for grants of up to $100,000

First-ever Wisconsin Startup Week to provide resources, networking for state’s entrepreneurs

70+ events scheduled in 10 cities to assist startups, promote entrepreneurship

National conference in Milwaukee to open doors for biohealth entrepreneurs, researchers seeking federal SBIR/STTR grants

Experts from HHS to provide insight on how to successfully compete for funding to support commercialization efforts

Third class of WERCBench Labs announced

Start-ups will receive funding and access to world-class mentors

Madison-based startup certified by state as Qualified New Business Venture

Tax credits for investors will help ThirdSpace raise capital to accelerate company’s growth

Madison-based biotech company certified by state as Qualified New Business Venture

Tax credits for investors will help Varigen Biosciences raise capital to continue to advance genomics research

WEDC awards grant to Gateway Technical College to support business accelerator program

State backs successful entrepreneurship program for third straight year

State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin

Lt. Governor Kleefisch, UW System President Cross, WEDC Secretary Hogan among those taking part in "Fab Lab Day" announcements on April 25

Two Wisconsin startups certified as Qualified New Business Ventures

Tax credits for investors will help Re Mixers Inc. and Au Naturale Cosmetics Inc. raise capital for future growth

Milwaukee high-tech company receives $200,000 state technology development loan

Assistance from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will help Scanalytics accelerate its growth

WEDC awards $700,000 in grants to support local efforts to provide seed funding for startups

Organizations in Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Whitewater to match state’s investment in technology-based early-stage companies

Madison-based health care IT startup certified as Qualified New Business Venture

Tax credits for investors will help Health eFilings raise capital to accelerate growth

Two Milwaukee startups certified as Qualified New Business Ventures

Tax credits for investors will help Access HealthNet and Mikroflot raise capital

New entrepreneurship grant program draws widespread interest around the state

WEDC receives 32 applications for initiatives to provide support to Wisconsin entrepreneurs; awards to be announced in January

WEDC Launches Grant Program to Advance Entrepreneurship Statewide

The program is the latest addition to WEDC’s suite of entrepreneurship resources, which includes support for startup accelerators, seed capital funds, investment tax credits and technology loans.

WEDC Names New Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Aaron Hagar combines strong entrepreneurial track record with broad economic development insights