gener8tor is now accepting applications for its next program, “Madison 2016.” The gener8tor team will be holding a series of “office hours” and Meetup events throughout the country in advance of the next program.

gener8tor is a “Top 15” accelerator that invests in high-growth startups.Twice a year gener8tor invests up to $140k in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week accelerator program. gener8tor supports the growth of these startups through its network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists.

gener8tor invests in high-growth startups, including software, IT, web, SaaS, e-commerce and hardware. Accepted startups receive up to $140k and 12 weeks of mentorship-driven programming. gener8tor is a proud member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN) and is sponsored by American Family Insurance.

As part of the Madison 2016 recruiting process, the gener8tor team is making itself available for office hours and Meetup events, both virtually and in select cities, during the application period. Entrepreneurs can visit www.gener8torofficehours.com to sign up for a one-on-one
meeting or RSVP for one of gener8tor’s Meetup events.

Schedule:

• November 18th: Madison, WI
• November 23rd-24th: Minneapolis, MN
• December 1st: Milwaukee, WI
• December 2nd: Madison, WI
• December 9th-10th: Chicago, IL
• December 10th: Indianapolis, IN
• December 11th: Columbus, OH
• December 15th: Toronto, ON
• December 15th-16th: Boston, MA

Details:

• gener8tor Madison 2016
  • February 12-May 19
  • Apply online at http://www.gener8tor.com/apply/
    • Early application deadline: December 13
    • Final application deadline: January 2

Please contact Abby Taubner with any questions.

The Wisconsin Manufacturing sector is taking the lead. It is taking the lead on job creation, technological innovation, and state GDP impact, and is moving Wisconsin forward. Examples of Wisconsin manufacturers taking the lead include:

• Discovering and adopting technologies that create value and efficiencies
• Becoming faster, stronger and more agile
• Reducing resource utilization and environmental impact while growing profits
• Reaching new countries, industries and markets

Join WMEP to hear from our key note speaker, Gaiacomo Fallucca, CEO of Palermo’s Pizza plus much more.

Learn more and contact Tammy Schwarzbauer at 920.238.2470 for more information.

Entrepreneurons is a WARF series focused on bringing the fundamentals of getting a new venture started to the UW–Madison community.

Different types of startups need different types of attorneys at different times. At the December 2 Entrepreneurons event, local experts will give you the inside track on how to put your best foot forward each step of the way.

Register by 11/30 for this free event.

Join BioForward and the UW School of Pharmacy for a Friday afternoon event featuring Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin at the state-of-the-art UW-School of Nursing building.

Hear updates from Senator Baldwin on initiatives that impact the bio industry including:

• NIH funding – the Senator’s leadership in the bipartisan approach to funding medical research.
• Federal Budget deal – how the recent two year deal affect prospects for NIH funding and other priorities
• Senate Innovation Package—the Senator’s work on the HELP Committee to advance FDA and NIH reforms.
• Young Researchers – the Senator’s legislation to ensure a pipeline of new researchers.
• General Political Update – the Senator’s impressions of the possibility of bipartisan collaboration in Congress.

Register online. Free parking available after 4:30pm in Lot 60, one block from the School of Nursing.

Entrepreneurons is a WARF series focused on bringing the fundamentals of getting a new venture started to the UW–Madison community.

At the November 11 Entrepreneurons event, discover how different kinds of accelerators and incubators work in different regions and industries and learn what the implications are for your startup.

Following the discussion, an informal networking reception will be co-hosted by Xconomy for their annual “meet the Xconomists” event to welcome new Wisconsin editor Jeff Buchanan.

Register by 5:00pm on November 9.