Eight tech companies get Commerce grants

Eight tech companies get Commerce grants

Eight Wisconsin companies will receive state grants under the Department of Commerce’s Technology Assistance Grants program, the governor’s office said on Monday:
• InvivoSciences LLC, Wauwatosa: $15,000 for planning and grant writing. Developing tests to measure physiological responses of cells.
• Esker Technologies LLC, Milwaukee: $6,000 for planning and grant writing. Makes electronic systems including wireless communication. Not to be confused with Esker Software, which has an office in Madison.
• NeoClone Biotechnology International, Madison: $5,000 for grant writing. Makes antibodies for biotech researchers and companies.
• Praesto Inc., Fitchburg: $5,000 for grant writing. Developing a device to transfer data from homes to health-care providers.
• Healthcare Technology Systems Inc., Madison: $4,250 for proposal writing. Makes computer systems that collect data from patients.
• Knowledge Builders Instructional Development Corporation, Onalaska: $3,600 for grant writing. Develops online training programs for health-care providers.
• RelateNow LLC, Madison: $2,650 for grant writing. Provides information about autism and therapy online.
• Procubed LLC, Kenosha: $1,500 for grant writing. Developing technology for wheelchairs.