Winners of past business plan contests secure funding, credibility

One state initiative aimed at galvanizing the high-tech industry in Wisconsin appears to be having the desired effect.

Several emerging technology companies have earned much-needed start-up momentum, and attracted the attention of investors, after submitting winning business plans to a competition that has attracted hundreds of ideas.

The Governor’s Business Plan Contest, produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council, has benefited promising entrepreneurial companies with prize money and exposure to contacts and business development resources since its launch in 2004.

Chris Fleissner

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