Happy New Year! We are grateful for clients like you. Together, you make the Whitewater University Innovation Center a great entrepreneurial community. Whether you have been with us for a year or 10+ years, thank you!

The 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2023 competition until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2023. The contest connects entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice, mentoring, possible sources of capital, etc. Contestants also benefit from valuable media exposure.

Learn how to win the 2023 BPC at Tech Council webinar scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday, January 18th. Click here to RVSP to the webinar.

Ideawake recently partnered with Jason's Deli to further innovation & collect employee ideas. Jason's Deli has over 240 locations in 27 states.

Launch Pad helps students start new businesses. The idea or business could be anything from a tech startup, to a retail store, to an art gallery or eCommerce store and more! If you are a currently enrolled University of Wisconsin-Whitewater undergraduate or graduate student ready to tap into your passion, have demonstrated resilience and adaptability and have an idea or existing with a sustainable competitive advantage, Launch Pad wants to hear from you. 

Riemer Systems has partnered with Geokey to launch the Smart Locking Cabinet. The Smart Locking Cabinet is the ideal keyless secure storage solution for critical items in healthcare, research, and general industry. The locking cabinet is unlocked via the Geokey Bluetooth smart phone app and managed remotely to track authorized users.

How to Get the Credit You Want

As an entrepreneur, it is not uncommon to feel as if there is a strained relationship with the bank. However, this does not have to be the case. Banks are in the business of lending money and in reality, the right banker can be your ally. How can entrepreneurs prepare and negotiate to get the necessary line of credit and best terms?

Smart IT Systems

The lack of time to get everything done is a challenge for entrepreneurs. An IT system can support daily operations, make your business more effective than the competition, and increase productivity. How can one determine the right IT system to invest in?