Accelerate Wisconsin seeks to improve early-stage, venture capital performance

In announcing the initiative, Doyle said the goal is to accelerate the growth of new businesses and lure new investment to the state. “To grow Wisconsin, we must attract investment and support new high-tech, start-up companies,” Doyle said in announcing the initiative. “These businesses will create the bedrock for a knowledge-driven economy and produce the high-paying jobs of tomorrow.”

As part of the next phase of his Grow Wisconsin agenda, Gov. Jim Doyle has announced Accelerate Wisconsin, a new initiative designed to grow start-up businesses.

The program will provide new funding and tax exemptions to support investment in new Wisconsin businesses, and build on the success of Act 255, a collection of tax credits, grants, and loans to support start-up companies and attract angel and venture capital to Wisconsin.

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