Students in the UW-Madison Department of Life Sciences Communications recently profiled nine state companies that are working on advancements the companies hope will net them sustained business success.
The ideas range from a new travel coordination site to a solar charger for hybrid vehicles to a new TV technology that could make LED-ased displays cheaper to produce.
The companies participated in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which is in its sixth year. This year’s winners will be announced June 9-10 at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee
Read below for the company profiles:
Planes, trains and automobiles — A travel service that coordinates them all
— By Tyler Stevenson
Innovation in television industry continues with LED screen backlighting
— By Michael Felling
Solar Carport looks to recharge plug-in hybrid vehicles
— By Rachel Zwirlein
SPIDR technology spins disease-detecting web
— By Peter Ladwig
Software company looks to fill sports management niche
— By Dustin Choy
New concrete additive provides cheaper, environmentally friendly solution to old problem
— By Andy Daleiden
New software aims to help small firms with client relationships
— By Christine Fox
Verona manufacturer has high hopes for new recycled-content tile
— By Matt Simko
Flying Cart helps small businesses soar to new heights in cyberspace
— By Amanda Jutrzonka