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Q2 Draper TIF Grant Deadline: August 15

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The Draper Technology Innovation Fund (TIF) administered by Discovery to Product (D2P) supports efforts to enhance the scope or patentability of inventions and assist with their potential licensing to the commercial sector. Applicants must be UW‒Madison faculty members or academic staff, and a formal university invention disclosure must have been accepted by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF). Applications for Q2 of fiscal year 2025 due August 15.

Forward Fest 2024

Multiple Madison Locations Madison, WI

The Forward Festival is Wisconsin's largest technology and entrepreneurship festival, attracting more than 5,000 attendees and serving as host for more than 40 events over 5 days every August. Now in its 14th year, it's the state's flagship celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship for business folks, nerds, social impact innovators, foodies, hackers, entrepreneurs, creatives, problem-solvers, community supporters and more from across the Midwest.

Discovery to Product (D2P) Innovation to Market Deadline: September 27

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Innovation to Market from Discovery to Product (D2P) can help you turn your idea into impact. Intended as an entry point for campus innovators—from faculty to students, postdocs and staff—this free, non-credit course will be offered this fall from October 9 - December 4. Deadline to apply: September 27.

D2P Igniter – Fall 2024 Deadline Sept 27

D2P 1403 University Avenue, 53715, WI, United States

Igniter is an intensive program for UW–Madison innovators committed to bringing a technology, device, app, consumer product or social impact solution to market. Igniter will take you on a deep dive through the Business Model Canvas, where you’ll develop and test hypotheses related to desirability, feasibility, and viability as you work to reduce risk and create a roadmap to impact for your idea, discovery or invention. You’ll learn through group sessions plus individualized coaching and can apply for up to $5,000 to test business model assumptions.

2024 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit

Monona Terrace Convention Center 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, United States

Join us at the 2024 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit as we explore the forefront of biohealth innovation and impact. This year, Wisconsin continues to lead with pioneering companies and groundbreaking initiatives that are transforming the industry. Our summit is more than just a gathering; it’s a dynamic convergence of ideas, solutions, and industry leaders.