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Apr 25, 2022
WiSys awards “Innovative Thinking” badge to 29 UW-Green Bay students
The digital badge was awarded by WiSys, a nonprofit organization that supports research, innovation and entrepreneurship at Wisconsin’s 11 regional public universities including UW-Green Bay.
Apr 25, 2022
2022 WiSys APPStart Challenge finalists announced
The WiSys APPStart Challenge connects great mobile app ideas with the expertise and resources necessary for commercial launch.
Apr 25, 2022
WiSys invests in the Winnow Fund, names fund Managing Director Richelle Martin as WiSys ‘Venture Capitalist-in-Residence’
Working with the statewide network of innovation hubs, known as WiSys VentureHomes®, Martin will share her expertise and experience as a venture capitalist with university students and aspiring startup founders throughout the state of Wisconsin.
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.
Feb 22, 2022
Turn your app idea into reality through the WiSys APPStart Challenge
Submit your idea in 250 words or less to be eligible for cash prizes.
Jan 21, 2022
Alumni receive patent for invention they created as students at UW-Green Bay
In December, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recognized the work of Adam Jensen, Rosalyn Stoa and Katherine Mikhail for inventing a cup to aid sufferers of hand tremors. The invention was developed as part of a WiSys innovation event while they were students at UW-Green Bay.
Dec 13, 2021
2020-2021 WiSys Annual Report
A look back at the year's research, innovation and entrepreneurship highlights.