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Ignite Wisconsin is sponsored by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). This program provides funding support for consortia based in regions across Wisconsin to boost entrepreneurship, especially in high-growth startups.
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Fostering a dynamic ecosystem for high tech, high growth startups Dense, well-connected entrepreneurial ecosystems—where entrepreneurs, institutions, and support organizations collaborate seamlessly and productively—are proven to catalyze innovation, reduce barriers to entry, and accelerate learning.
Such ecosystems also elevate regional and sector-based reputations, helping to attract talent, capital, entrepreneurial activity, and the formation and growth of high-tech, high-growth startups.
To support the goal of increasing Wisconsin’s startup and capital density, particularly among innovative, scalable companies with strong growth potential, WEDC created Ignite Wisconsin, a new program that will offer funding support for consortia based in regions across Wisconsin to support those consortia’s efforts to boost entrepreneurship. View the current guidelines and information for this program.
Ignite Wisconsin: The details We’re looking for the best and brightest ideas on how to support the innovative startups and brilliant ideas Wisconsin produces. Since the best ideas are built through collaboration, we’re looking for partners to help plan, support, and create new ways of building thriving ecosystems for high-growth startups. Applicants must collaborate with ecosystem partners in a formal or informal consortium.
Consortia may use the funds for: Entrepreneur support and technical assistance Direct business funding Programmatic and space support Marketing, storytelling, and consortium operations Applicants should clearly identify how their proposed activities will contribute to the goals of: Increasing early-stage investment in Wisconsin Establishing or expanding incubators, cohorts, and technical assistance for startups Launching or expanding entrepreneur-in-residence and fellowship programs Enhancing commercialization and innovation activities Sharing the stories of Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial success WEDC expects to award four to six grants in the first year of this program, with individual grant amounts ranging from $200,000 to $2 million.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Consortia of ecosystem partners (formal or informal) in Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $200,000 - $2,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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Ignite Wisconsin is funded by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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