COnovate developing next-gen battery tech based on UW-Milwaukee research
COnovate, an early-stage company based on UW-Milwaukee research, is developing new battery technologies that could offer faster charging and more storage capacity.
WFBF seeking more flexibility in migrant worker programs, board member says
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants more flexibility in the federal immigration program for seasonal agricultural workers, according to board member and...
Medicare, Social Security making up greater portion of personal income in WI
Medicare and Social Security are making up an increasing share of Wisconsin residents’ personal income as the state’s population ages, a recent...
Idea Fund of La Crosse raises $31.5M for second VC fund
The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund, targeting startups in Wisconsin, Minnesota and...
Epic rolling out personalized care data tool this summer
Epic is rolling out a new personalized care data tool, which aims to give doctors crucial patient insights.
That’s...
2023 business plan contest winner shares innovation insights
The winner of last year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest, SixLine Semiconductor’s Katy Jinkins, says her approach to tech challenges is to “fail...
Stoughton Trailers breaks ground on new headquarters project
Stoughton Trailers has broken ground on its new global headquarters project, which CEO and President Bob Wahlin hopes will help elevate Stoughton...
Female business plan contest winners succeeding in male-dominated startup ecosystem
Women who have won past Governor’s Business Plan Contests have gone on to grow and sell successful health tech companies, despite the...
Biden touts $3.3 billion Microsoft AI project in Racine County during WI visit
President Joe Biden touted Microsoft’s plans for a $3.3 billion new artificial intelligence datacenter in Racine County while slamming his predecessor over...
Biden to tout $3.3 billion Microsoft AI project in Racine County during Wisconsin visit
President Joe Biden today will use his latest Wisconsin visit to announce a $3.3 billion investment by Microsoft to build a new...
Ag group advancing conservation practices, reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Farmers in a Lafayette County-based watershed protection group last year cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 9,000 tons of CO2 equivalent...
WI ag scientists developing AI applications on the farm
Agricultural scientists in Wisconsin are advancing new AI applications on the farm, ranging from tracking animal movements for signs of disease to...
UW-Madison study details method for improving gene therapy uptake
UW-Madison engineers have developed a method for improving the body’s uptake of certain gene therapies through controlled electrical stimulation.
CROWE report explores UW-Madison economics
In a recent report, a UW-Madison think tank found instructional staff growth at the university hasn’t kept up with rising undergraduate enrollment.
Real estate exec says spring market brings improvements, stability
The greater Madison area is seeing “significant” improvements in housing inventory as the market stabilizes, according to a local real estate executive.
