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The capital of Wisconsin is start-up friendly, with nine business incubators that aid entrepreneurs, a rapidly growing number of tech and biotech firms, and the University of Wisconsin's flagship campus. State tax perks, such as the Angel Investment and Venture Capital Tax Credit, encourage investment in small, high-tech companies. Technology grants and low-interest loans benefit innovative small-business owners.
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