Join Madison International Trade Association and your peers for a toast to summer in Madison out on the patio. Appetizers and a drink ticket will be provided.
Learn more and register online.
Illumina and Illumina Accelerator: Collaborative Innovation
BioForward presents a plenary session, Illumina Accelerator panel, and networking reception. You will have the opportunity to learn more about Illumina, its business development activities, and accelerator program as well as Illumina Wisconsin, formerly Epicentre Biotechnologies. Epicentre was a Madison firm that prospered by licensing a biological discovery from UW–Madison and continues to grow here five years after being sold to Illumina Inc. of San Diego.
A global genomics leader, Illumina provides complete next-generation sequencing workflow solutions to the basic and translational research communities. Illumina technology is responsible for generating more than 90% of the world’s sequencing data. Through collaborative innovation, Illumina is fueling groundbreaking advancements in the fields of oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease, microbiology, agriculture, and forensic science.
Register now. BioForward is also setting up opportunities for 1-on-1 meetings with Illumina. Learn more about the 1-on-1 application process and apply to reserve your spot.
WisPolitics Luncheon: Future of the Wisconsin Economy
The topic of the July 19 WisPolitics Lunch will be “The Future of the Wisconsin Economy,” with a discussion of worker demographics, core industries, venture capital, and the start-up environment.
Panelists will include:
- Ray Allen, Secretary, Department of Workforce Development
- Aaron Olver, Managing Director, University Research Park
- Maggie Brickerman, Co-Founder of gBETA, a pre-seed accelerator for companies with roots in Wisconsin colleges and universities
- Jim Wood, Strategic Counsel to Competitive Wisconsin and Chairman of Wood Communications Group
Accepting Nominations: Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest
Wisconsin manufacturers make some really cool things, and as part of Manufacturing Month, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is in search of the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin!
Here’s how the contest works…
- July 1 – August 31
Anyone can submit a nomination, or you can nominate your company’s cool product! You may submit as many companies and things as you wish. - September 2 – 12
The first round of voting will narrow the field of contestants to the Top 3 Coolest Things. We’ll visit the manufacturing facility for each finalist and post behind the scenes videos showing how they are made. - October 1 – 15
Final round of voting will open. - October 18
The winner will be revealed at the WMC Foundation State of Wisconsin Business event.
Startup Weekend for Education – Madison
Startup Weekend Education (SWEDU) brings together people of all skillsets and experience levels to collaboratively launch tools, programs and learning spaces that reimagine the future of school and education more broadly.
Everyone is welcome and no previous entrepreneurial experience is required!
Come join fellow educators, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts for Wisconsin’s first Startup Weekend for Education!
View the event flyer and register online.
