Chad Tjugum, a sophomore in the entrepreneurship program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics has been awarded $15,000 for placing fourth in the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge e-Fest.
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.
Scanalytics CEO Participates in ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
Joe Scanlin, CEO and co-founder of Scanalytics, is in Washington D.C. this week to participate in the Department of Energy's 2023 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit.
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Raised at Least $620M Last Year, Early Figures Show
During the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center, the state of angel and venture capital investment in Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin’s Whitewater region was examined. Entrepreneurs in Wisconsin raised at least $620 million through 87 deals in 2022, according to preliminary figures gathered by the Wisconsin Technology Council.
The art of the pitch — and pitching art
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students showcased this in two business-related pitch contests this fall. “We do have a track record of producing ideas that do well,” Dougan said. “We’re considered one of the more elite chapters by the national organization. They certainly know us, that’s for sure.”
CESA 2 Badger State Spelling Bee
Professor Basu Reveals to Rotarians the Rise of Social Entrepreneurship
UW-Whitewater professor Dr. Choton Basu recently discussed the rise of social entrepreneurship with Rotarians in Newville, WI and was featured in an article by Tristan McGough in the Edgerton Reporter. Basu stated, “a new breed of entrepreneur has evolved and with them a new enterprise system is performing in three integrated ways: socially, economically and environmentally.” He explained, “the future will not allow organizations to pick between their people, the planet and profit. We believe that truly sustainable organizations must consider all three. Our solutions ensure that participants begin with the right mindset and end with a truly sustainable outcome that has a triple bottom line.”
Exclusive Interview with IT-Innovator & Social Entrepreneur Choton Basu
Choton Basu likes to work on projects that have a social impact. Things where he can provide his web 2.0 expertise to solve interesting and challenging problems that can lead to positive change around the globe. He, and one of his creations, The StriveOn App, have been incredibly useful to Tech-Prize during their idea competition.
Whitewater University Technology Park names Elizabeth Thelen new executive director
The Whitewater University Technology Park board of directors has appointed Elizabeth Thelen, M.S. as the Whitewater University Technology Park and Community Engagement Center’s Executive Director.
UW-Whitewater Student is a Semi-Finalist in the 39th Annual CEO Global Pitch Competition
Chad Tjugum, a student at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and a member of the UW-Whitewater Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) Chapter, took second place in the national CEO Pitch Competition. Chad pitched his company, RaritiesMarket Inc.
RoofMarketPlace Are Finalists in the WIsconsin Inno Fire Awards
RoofMarketplace are finalists in the Wisconsin Inno Fire Awards, in the Growth-Stage Company category. In its fifth year, the Wisconsin Inno Fire Awards honors individuals, companies and organizations across the state that are setting the technology ecosystem ablaze. Their marketplace for roofing project quotes closed a $5.5 million funding round this past summer. They have grown from 3 to 29 employees in the last 24 months, and are actively hiring to expand our team further.
Jason’s Deli Partners with Ideawake to Collect Employee Ideas
Ideawake recently partnered with Jason's Deli to further innovation & collect employee ideas. Jason's Deli has over 240 locations in 27 states.
David Gee Releases The High School Entrepreneurship Guide
David Gee recently published The High School Entrepreneurship Guide: 10-Steps to a Successful Startup. It is a great book to provide to high school entrepreneurship teachers, program managers and students. David Gee is a UW-Whitewater Entrepreneurship Lecturer, Launch Pad Co-Director, Innovation Center Mentor, and an advisor for Enactus.
NSSF & Ideawake to Support Ugandan Innovators
Scanalytics Invited to Second Google Innovation Fair
The sky is no limit for RoofMarketplace
RoofMarketplace recently made headlines for completing a $5 million Series A funding round. Based in Whitewater, the revenue-generating startup is no stranger to successful funding rounds. It raised a $1.1 million seed funding round in 2021. The next challenge the company plans to tackle is scaled growth.
Wisconsin Shines As Hotspot For Battery Technology
Wisconsin-based startups have excelled at battery technology innovation in recent years, revolutionizing the way we power our electronics, vehicles and more and making the state a trailblazer in the industry. Blue Line Battery, Inc. manufacturers lithium-ion batteries specifically for forklifts. Some industrial customers have saved between $1,500 and $3,500 a month by using Blue Line batteries in their forklifts.