13 Jun At UW–Madison, startups thrive — and win
The University of Wisconsin–Madison continues its streak of entrepreneurial excellence as five startups developed at the university received recognition as part of the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, a statewide competition for early-stage tech-based businesses.
Five of the final 13 companies participating in the pitch-based competition began at UW–Madison:
- Chocolate Rescue for Dogs: Provides a quick and safe at-home remedy for chocolate ingestion in dogs.
- Flux XII: Builds sustainable batteries for renewable long-duration energy storage.
- Güd Medical: Develops a syringe adapter that allows medical professionals to administer medications with increased accuracy and comfort.
- IQDecide: Brings quantitative information to cancer treatment, optimizing patient benefits and minimizing risk.
- SixLine Semiconductor: Commercializes breakthroughs in carbon nanotube processing for the next generation of high-performance, cost-effective semiconductor devices.