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Aug 3, 2022

​UW-La Crosse’s Joshua Hetcher wins Tim Higgins Innovation Award at 2022 WiSys SPARK Symposium

The award is given to the student presenter whose research shows a high potential for impact on the economy through technology transfer, innovation, new business or job creation.

Aug 3, 2022

UW-Eau Claire’s Maya Frodl wins award for innovative project at the 2022 WiSys SPARK Symposium

UW-Superior student's innovation was also recognized during the statewide event.

Apr 29, 2022

Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament: UW-Green Bay student wins WiSys’ statewide student entrepreneurship competition

The competition was established to extend the Wisconsin entrepreneurial ecosystem to University of Wisconsin students with the goal to help students think critically about their business ideas and implement lean business methodologies.

Apr 14, 2022

Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament: Eau Claire will host statewide student entrepreneurship competition April 23

The student business model competition—which features entrepreneurial students from across the state—will take place at Eau Claire coworking space CoLab. To land a spot at the statewide competition, the students from University of Wisconsin schools competed in a local qualifying competition or through an at-large round.

Mar 24, 2022

UW Oshkosh’s Hailey Johnson recognized for research communication skills in WiSys Quick Pitch

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. Students have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their pitch.

Mar 15, 2022

UW-Superior’s Augusto Vladusic recognized for research communication skills in WiSys Quick Pitch

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. Students have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their pitch. 

Mar 14, 2022

Sydney Gang’s innovative knee sleeve wins WiSys Innovation On-Ramp Pitch Competition

The pitch competition was an optional capstone event at the end of a four-week learning experience meant to teach students how to be an effective problem-solver and advance their ideas.