Eight organizations supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance have received nearly $1.3 million in the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
“Entrepreneurs play a vital role in driving Wisconsin’s economy forward,” says WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes. “With the help of our partners, entrepreneurs will be able to bring new ideas and businesses to life.”
The Entrepreneurship Partner Grants were created in 2021 to assist organizations that provide training, financing, mentorship, and technical support to startups statewide.
Grant recipients in this round of funding include the Food Finance Institute based in Madison. The Food Finance Institute received $190,900 to facilitate the Food Finance Fellows program.
FFI helps food-focused businesses develop sustainable, investible business models, good financial practices, and the connections needed to grow and thrive. It offers training, resources, tools, and coaching through a collaborative network of partners in the food and beverage industry.
Learn more about FFI in a recent Mid-West Farm Report interview:
