Founder Factory’s IP Pitch Night brought together technology transfer leaders, researchers, and ecosystem partners for an evening that offered a clear view into Wisconsin’s growing pipeline of commercialization-ready innovation.
June 10, 2026
Universities of Wisconsin
June 8, 2026
$675,000 in state matching grants advance 7 innovative small businesses
Seven small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $675,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding.
February 25, 2026
High-tech small businesses: Apply for 27th round of SBIR Advance funding
MADISON – The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is offering a matching grant of up to $100,000 to provide additional assistance to companies in the process of completing a project in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
February 18, 2026
A New Era for Innovation: Founder Factory Launches to Build and Scale High‑Growth Startups in Southeastern Wisconsin
New WEDC-Funded Initiative to Build a Seamless Pipeline from Research to Scalable Ventures MILWAUKEE – The Universities of Wisconsin Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC), in partnership with a regional consortium of universities, industry leaders, and entrepreneur-support organizations, announced the launch of Founder Factory, a new multi-year initiative funded through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) Ignite Wisconsin.
December 2, 2025
$400,000 in state matching grants advance 5 innovative small businesses
MADISON – Five small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $400,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding.
September 17, 2025
High-tech small businesses: Apply for 26th round of SBIR Advance funding
MADISON – The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is offering a matching grant of up to $100,000 to provide additional assistance to companies in the process of completing a project in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
June 17, 2025
$700,000 in state matching grants advance 8 innovative small businesses
MADISON – Eight small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $700,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding.
February 24, 2025
High-tech small businesses: Apply for 25th round of SBIR Advance funding
MADISON – The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is offering a matching grant of up to $100,000 to provide additional assistance to companies in the process of completing a project in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
January 23, 2025
$800,000 in state matching grants advance 9 innovative small businesses
MADISON – Nine small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $800,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding.
October 14, 2024
Governor proclaims Shop Small Wisconsin Season
Governor proclaims Shop Small Season