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.

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

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.

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.”

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. 

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