Join CTSI of Southeast WI & NIH in Milwaukee, WI for the 19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference on November 7-9, 2017. This national, three-day event is designed to educate attendees about America’s Largest Seed Fund and how to access federal resources, develop competitive proposals, and secure awards. With over $920 million dollars of annual HHS funding, this is one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States. Visit the event page online for full agenda & partnering sign-up!

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Partnership meetings with over 100 HHS representatives and discuss research & funding
  opportunities
• Understand HHS SBIR/STTR programs and funding opportunities
• Learn about HHS assistance programs offered to awardees
• Learn about the HHS SBIR/STTR application, review and award process
• Discuss specific questions with HHS SBIR/STTR subject-matter experts
• Build relationships with potential partners
• Network with like-minded innovators & entrepreneurs

Learn more and register online.

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The 2017 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium will be held Nov 15-16. In 2016, over 600 people attended the conference from across the state and beyond and offered more opportunities than ever before for companies to interact with angel and venture investors from Wisconsin and well beyond.

As always, the Early Stage Symposium features plenty of informative and inspiring speakers, panel discussions, networking and much more.

Companies have an opportunity to make presentations and meet with investors, along with other entrepreneurs and business leaders. Many firms have cited participation in the conference as a key factor for significant business growth. Nearly 500 companies have presented during this fall conference in one format or another over the years, including some of the largest technology companies that call Wisconsin home.

The two-day event will also feature:

• Presentations by more than two dozen companies selected for the Tech Council Investor Networks’ track.
• Returning this year – a speed-dating style event called Investor Intros.
• The 13th annual Elevator Pitch Olympics, which provide 90-second presentation opportunities for additional companies.
• More than a dozen panel discussions + educational seminars featuring leading entrepreneurs, investors and others tied to the tech sector.
• “Office hours,” offering the opportunity to meet with subject experts on a variety of topics in small discussion groups.
• SBIR/STTR awards luncheon to recognize grant recipients from the past year.
• The 4th annual “Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education” award presentation.
• The annual “First Look” Forum featuring selected campus-based technologies.
• Exhibit hall showcasing more than 40 Wisconsin companies.
• A first-night reception, two luncheons, two breakfasts and other networking opportunities, including an investors-only dinner.

Visit http://wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/early-stage-symposium/ to learn more.

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Let Nhi Le, Director of gBETA Madison, buy you a cup of coffee!

Do you have a business or a business idea? Are you interested in FREE mentorship and introductions to mentors, customers, and investors?

Learn more about gBETA/gener8tor, get free mentoring and advice about how to start and grow your business, and get connected to local resources to help you scale!

Sign up for an office hour date/time time slot below:

• September 8, 2017
• September 11, 2017
• September 13, 2017
• September 15, 2017

gBETA is a free accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Participating teams receive six weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship, connections with the gener8tor network of mentors and investors, and office space.

Visit www.gbetaaccelerator.com/Madison for more info.

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SPECIAL EVENT FOCUSING ON SAUK AND COLUMBIA COUNTY ENTREPRENEURS

Learn how to effectively launch a new business!

Featured Topics:

• Exploring your Idea
• Business Model Canvas
• Understand Legal Entities
• Accounting Best Practices
• Financing your Start Up
• Branding and Online Presence

Register by October 11. For more information, visit go.wisc.edu/businessbootcamp.

You are invited to a free informational grant application training session, “Submitting a Successful Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) Grant.” The goal of the training session is to increase applicants’ understanding of the WFF grant application process, goals of the WFF grant program, process for funding and information on what makes a successful WFF grant application. Wisconsin Fast Forward is a business-driven initiative dedicated to improving the skills of Wisconsin workers so Wisconsin businesses can thrive.

The training will be a relatively brief presentation followed by a detailed question and answer session focusing on the key elements of submitting a successful customized skill training grant for our open grant application process. The first group of applications under this open application process that will be reviewed for award will be those submitted by midnight September 30, 2017.

You can attend In-Person or online using WebEx. Space is limited at In-Person Sessions, so register now to reserve a seat.

Register to attend either in-person or online (via WebEx):

1. Go to http://dwdlearningcenter.wi.gov
2. Enter you WFF application username and password (your Job Center of Wisconsin or UI password will work as well, or you can create a new account)
3. Search for “Submitting a Successful Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant”
4. Locate the appropriate time and either “In-Person Session” or “WebEx Session”
5. Click “Request”

In-Person Training Session Location
GEF 1 Room F105
201 E. Washington Ave.
Madison WI 53707

If you have any questions, contact WisconsinFastForward@dwd.wisconsin.gov.