Congratulations to Safepro Technologies and the other 51 Wisconsin startups that made it to the second round of the Governor's Business Plan Competition!
Whitewater Wind Up
Whitewater-based RoofMarketplace opens $2 million funding round
As Journey Mental Health Center Closes in Portage, Pauquette Plans to Hire Their Staff
Mohawk Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Scanalytics
Iron Forge Named A Clutch Champion
AVC Top 15 Flutter App Development Companies USA
Tim Rochman Joins RoofMarketplace as Chief Revenue Officer
Wisconsin charges up for success in electric vehicle sector
Wisconsin companies are already starting to play a key role in the electric vehicle industry with their groundbreaking innovations and established manufacturing supply chain; a recent report spells out priorities to help the state fulfill its potential. Early-stage firms specializing in battery technology are heightening Wisconsin’s profile as a critical manufacturing hub. COnovate, Blue Line Battery Inc., and Silatronix all benefitted from WEDC’s Qualified New Business Venture Program.
RoofMarketplace Ranks No. 217 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Annual List
Inc. Magazine today revealed that RoofMarketplace is No. 217 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking on the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
Ideawake: This Company Helps Employees Become Innovators In Over A $5 Billion Market
Aviation tech highlighted at Eastern Region event in Wisconsin
Innovation Management Tools Market 2023
The Innovation Management Tools market research report delivers accurate data and innovative corporate analysis, helping organizations of all sizes make appropriate decisions. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the following companies: Inteum Company, Ideawake, IdeaScale, Babele, and more
JOY offers solution to mental health crisis
JOY is an app built for college students by behavioral health researchers, therapists and AI experts. The app can be integrated directly with college behavioral health services, residence life and academic support services. The five co-founders, all faculty members at UW-Whitewater, are CEO Dave Gee, Dr. Aruna Jha, the Chief Wellness Officer; Dr. Choton Basu, Dr. Hein Nguyen, the Chief Technology Officer; and Grace Crickette.
Project Mercury—A Moonshot for Defense Innovation
At Project Mercury, the product is not a project or a widget. They produce teams of people who can collaborate and innovate—so that the United States and its allies can out-think, out-partner, and out-compete potential adversaries. Formed in 2019, Project Mercury is an innovation education partnership between Air University, headquartered at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base (AFB) in Montgomery, Alabama, and the Innovatrium of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
UW-Whitewater business student awarded $15,000 start-up funds
SafePro combats modern problem with modern technology
In 2018, Eckert and Austin decided to address the problem of mass shootings with technology and launched SafePro Technologies. The Whitewater-based company created Soteria, an emergency evacuation system that uses an outsourced shot detection system to determine the location of the threat, coupled with proprietary ceiling-mounted integrated laser projection to alert building occupants of the threat and then guide them towards safety.
Business is Booming in Whitewater
“I sincerely hope that our current and future community members and investors see the recent string of economic development as the start of a trend that is only going to improve and pick up speed as we sharpen our focus on job creation, housing, and exemplary customer service. In short, the City of Whitewater is open for business,” said City Manager of Whitewater, John Weidl.
Blue Line Battery Brings Clean Power To Industrial Forklifts
Blue Line Battery, based in Beloit, is helping to bring clean energy to manufacturing plants by making lithium-ion batteries for use in industrial forklifts as an alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries. With assistance from state and local economic development partners, the company is experiencing growth and has sold its products into 35 U.S. states, as well as Puerto Rico and Canada.
Wisconsin Leads The Charge on Battery Technology in an Electric Age
Wisconsin is a trailblazer in innovative battery technology, harnessing the promise of startups to leverage a place in the international market and revolutionize the way we power vehicles, electronics, and more. Few states have shown as much promise for the future of batteries, specifically in lithium-ion devices, as Wisconsin. As products and vehicles increasingly turn to electric power, Wisconsin is home to several companies researching and manufacturing the latest in lithium-ion technology.