The Innovation-to-Market course is intended as an entry point for innovators, seekers of a creative solutions, designers of novel approaches to social problems or makers of impactful products at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The Midwestern trend of creating “funds of funds” to advance young companies and the startup economy will be discussed by a panel of experts June 3 during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference via vFairs, an award-winning virtual platform.
Morgridge Entrepreneurial Bootcamp is a training program in technology entrepreneurship for graduate students in the sciences, engineering, and math.
The Ideadvance Seed Fund invites innovation from across the state. From startups to established businesses, if you are exploring a new technology, solution and/or market with business innovation, you might be a fit for Ideadvance.
Biz Smart Sprint is your introduction into the world of entrepreneurship. In this live, virtual 6-week course, you will learn the building blocks you need to become a successful entrepreneur.
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is seeking applications from motivated venture founders in the process of building the world’s most promising science and technology startups who could benefit from mentorship, technical advice and the opportunity to raise capital.
When taking your business from idea to reality, you’ll likely have a lot of questions that need answered in order to get your business off to a strong start.
Learn from leaders at Exact Sciences, Aldevron, Vascugen & Forward BIO Institute. These industry leaders, startup veterans and founders can speak to companies at all stages, including how they leveraged UW–Madison-affiliated resources such as University Research Park, technologies, and partnerships.
A pitch event like no other! Doyenne's 5x5x5 pitch contest highlights women-led ventures from ALL business sectors, from initial launch through early growth stages.
Every startup has a story, from creating the product or service to finding product-market fit, launching the business, and learning and pivoting along the way. Hear from founders of innovative Madison startups, each with a unique business model.
In its fourth year, Summerfest Tech will continue to support the growing tech initiative in the region and the state with an event convening technologists, business leaders, and innovators. Programming will range from keynotes and breakouts focused on creating a tech town and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Varsity Venture Studio, a UW-Madison-wide venture studio, turns ideas into funded software businesses. (you don’t have to be a software developer, or even know one!) Whether you have a solution to a customer problem, research challenge, or industry inefficiency, Varsity Venture Studio can help transform big ideas into real companies.
Applications are being accepted now (deadline Sept. 24) from young companies that want to tell their stories to investors at our annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, planned for an in-person format Nov. 3-4 at Madison’s Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
It’s a moment two years in the making: The Chamber’s Annual Dinner returns to Monona Terrace on Wednesday, Oct. 20! Our 68th Annual Dinner will tell the story of our steadfast dedication to solving challenges through coordinated action. We are planning an innovative, high-caliber event that you have come to anticipate, and we want you to be part of the evening.