Report reveals impact of Forward BIOLABS on Madison startup landscape

Startups located in Forward BIOLABS have collectively received more than $360 million in grants and investment, according to the organization’s first impact report.  More than 40 businesses have resided at the Madison-based coworking space since it launched five years ago,

Exact Sciences launches new genetic cancer test

Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers.  The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for

Early-stage 2023 investment activity expected to exceed $482M

Early-stage investment activity in Wisconsin last year is expected to exceed $482 million once the final count is complete, according to an expert with the Wisconsin Technology Council.  Speaking yesterday during a Tech Council event in Madison, Investor Networks Director

Type One Energy announces move to Tennessee to develop fusion tech

Type One Energy, a Madison-based company developing fusion energy technology, has announced plans to relocate to Tennessee.  The company will be building its Infinity One fusion prototype machine at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, according

Leaders of ATC, CUB differ on transmission line bill

The head of American Transmission Company is urging state lawmakers to pass a controversial “right of first refusal” bill, while an advocate for Wisconsin electricity customers argues there’s no need to make the change.  The legislation would give utilities already

UW research uncovers protein that could regenerate damaged heart tissue

UW-Madison researchers have identified a protein that could be used to regenerate damaged heart tissue, giving heart failure patients hope for a potential treatment.  The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation recently spotlighted the breakthrough as a “top licensing prospect” among UW-Madison

NVNG Investment Advisors announces $50M fund close

NVNG Investment Advisors has closed on a $50 million fund of funds, the firm announced recently. Investors in the fund include Exact Sciences, Baird, Johnson Financial Group, West Bend Insurance and A.O. Smith, according to a release from the Madison-based

PSC Chair Strand calls for action on Affordable Connectivity Program

Public Service Commission Chair Summer Strand has called for action on the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, noting it’s set to expire in the spring without additional funding from Congress.  She argues Wisconsin is “poised to take a major step backwards”

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