Kristina Koslosky
Safepro Technologies Receives Second Loan from ...

Safepro Technologies, a Whitewater-based safety technology company, has secured a second loan from the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA), positioning the startup to bring its flagship safety product to market.

UW-Whitewater Recognizes First Citizens State Bank with Regents Business Partnership Award

First Citizens State Bank has demonstrated extraordinary generosity through philanthropic investments that have transformed UW-Whitewater. Their support spans across every Foundation campaign with seven-figure contributions, startup funding of nearly 20 Innovation Center businesses, and the donation of over 20 fully developed lots to the UW-Whitewater Foundation’s real estate subsidiary.

Startup Surge: More Than 60 companies to Share Ideas at 2025 Early Stage Symposium in Madison

Sixty-one companies will pitch to potential investors and others during the in-person Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, set for Nov. 5-6 in Madison. Sea Change Silicides was selected for the Tech Council Investor Network track.


Warhawk-Led Team a Finalist in National AI Business Competition

Three students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will compete among some of the nation’s premiere schools this September in the finals of Texas A&M University’s “Building a Better Future Through Business and AI” National Undergraduate Pitch Competition.


2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards Finalists Announced

The Wisconsin Technology Council is proud to unveil the 27 finalists for the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards, honoring some of the state’s groundbreaking companies. Safpro Technologies and Sea Change Silicides are both finalists!

City of Whitewater Hires Mason Becker

The City of Whitewater is pleased to announce the hiring of Mason Becker, as the new Economic Development Director, who brings extensive municipal leadership and development experience to his new role.

Becker’s professional background includes substantial expertise in owner-occupied housing development projects, subdivision planning, Tax Increment District (TID) management, and downtown redevelopment. Notably, he led negotiations and finalized a development agreement for the Rock River Ridge subdivision, adding nearly 200 new housing units in the City of Watertown.

Two Affiliates Advance in Govs Biz Plan Contest

Two affiliates of the Innovation Center advance in the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest. Safepro Technologies is an affiliate of the Innovation Center. Sea-Change’ Silicides was founded by Steven Girard, an associate professor of chemistry at UW-Whitewater

UW-Whitewater Chemistry Professor Earns UW Innovation Grant

In early January, Steven Girard, an associate professor of chemistry, was announced as one of three recipients of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant for his proposal, “’Sea-Change’ Silicides: Superalloy and Biomedical Coatings from Sustainable and Recycled Feedstocks.” 

Ideawake Unveils New AI-Enabled Platform Innovations to Drive Business Success Through Idea Management

Ideawake, a Milwaukee-based leader in idea management software, has launched a series of new platform features aimed at transforming how organizations collect, evaluate, and implement ideas. These enhancements are designed to help businesses turn insights from employees, customers, and partners into actionable strategies that drive measurable success.


Blue Line Battery Nominated for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

From socks made in Sheboygan to a guided missile frigate made in Marinette, northeastern and central Wisconsin manufacturers once again are well-represented in the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The 130 initial products have been announced and the first round of voting is underway to narrow the list to 16 finalists, including Blue Line Battery. 

Riemer Systems Launches The Meridian Manager

The Meridian Manager app helps patients track their pain and communicate with their practitioner between visits. Real-time communication enables patients to receive more personalized, targeted care. A dedicated tablet makes Meridian Manager easy to set up for patients and simple for patients to use. By eliminating the need for a cell phone, the tablet also makes Meridian Manager accessible to all patients. The practitioner dashboard assists with charting. The dashboard also allows practitioners to provide documentation of remote therapeutic monitoring services to their billers.


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