After a six-month lapse in authorization, the SBIR and STTR programs were officially reauthorized on April 13, 2026, through the passage of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S.
September 9, 2026
Economic Development
August 25, 2026
Big Ideas Need Great Teams
Three engineers, a physicist, an experienced CEO, patent attorney and a physical therapist walk into a bar….
May 13, 2026
From Breakthrough Technology to Startup Teams: How Founder Factory Is Building What’s Next in SE Wisconsin
In Southeast Wisconsin, Founder Factory is launching startups around validated technologies, not just ideas.
June 5, 2024
Building Stronger Rural Communities through Small Business Clinics
The Small Business Clinic addressed challenges of, and offered solutions for, rural entrepreneurship
June 2, 2023
SixLine Semiconductors wins 2023 Governor’s Business Plan Contest grand prize!
Congratulations to SixLine Semiconductors for winning the grand prize and the Advanced Manufacturing category at the 2023 Governor’s Business Plan Contest! Thirteen teams — the Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen, representing innovative products and services in diverse sectors — competed in the final pitch round at the 20th annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference on June 1.
May 8, 2023
Arctic Compressor is ‘The Simple Choice’ for SBA’s Small Business Persons of the Year!
As part of National Small Business Week, Wisconsin Small Business Administration (SBA) presented Arctic Compressor, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) client, with Wisconsin’s Small Business Persons of the Year Award! Owners, and event hosts, Steve, Peggi and Chuck were fresh off a trip to Washington D.
October 25, 2022
Solar Forma Design Installs First E-Cacia Solar Tree
Solar Forma Design, an Ideadvance Seed Fund awardee and SBDC at UW-Eau Claire client, is through the commercialization process and is officially bringing their product to market.