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December 2020
Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest open for 2021 entries through Jan. 31, 2021
The contest is designed to encourage entrepreneurs in the startup stage of tech-based businesses in Wisconsin. The contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent and possible sources of capital.
Find out more »January 2021
How to win the Governor’s Business Plan Contest: Learn more at Jan. 20 Tech Council webinar
Panelists include Jackie Hind of Plumb Pharmaceuticals, the grand prize winner of the 2020 contest, long-time contest judge and Tech Council board member Jim Jermain of AT&T, and Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council. The three will discuss tips on competing at a high level in the contest.
Find out more »PPP Round Two: Q&A Panel
Join StartingBlock Madison with questions about the next round of PPP. Do you qualify for this benefit twice? Will both be forgiven? What are the tax implications that exist?
Find out more »Strong Foundations: IP webinar series, Jan 21 – Feb 11
We want you to start your 2021 armed with knowledge! Strong Foundations is a presentation series to help owners of companies build their knowledge of key legal concepts and then use this knowledge to grow their companies on those strong foundations.
Find out more »From lab to marketplace: Learn how Milwaukee tech transfer works at Jan. 26 Tech Council webinar
A growing commercial pathway for intellectual property in Wisconsin runs through research and development engines in the Milwaukee region, both private and public. Join “technology transfer” leaders from five of those entities for a webinar 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Find out more »COVID-19: The Vaccine is Here- Now What?
Phyllis Arthur, Vice President for Infectious Diseases and Diagnostics Policy at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, will talk about COVID-19 vaccine safety, distribution, and next steps.
Find out more »Apply by Jan. 31 for Spring Innovation to Market (I2M)
The I2M program consists of live classroom sessions conducted via WebEx and weekly mentor meetings. All D2P programs are free and open to UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students.
Find out more »February 2021
Women in Biohealth – 2021 Kick-Off Roundtable Discussions
Feel like every day is the same during this pandemic? Join Women in Biohealth on Groundhog Day to break the cycle! With four engaging and interactive zoom conversation rooms to choose from, this event is sure to be a break from the normal.
Find out more »Wisconsin Start-Up Fair
Supports internships and full-time placement for Wisconsin Start-ups with less than 100 employees and established within the last five years from a wide range of industries and roles. Fair is open to all qualifying companies that have an approved and active handshake account at UW-Madison.
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