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Attend a D2P Open House: Apr. 12 – virtual

Online Event

Do you have an idea for an innovative product, service, or novel approach to a social problem? Every month, we host open houses for campus innovators. We also have an on-demand option, or can schedule 1:1 mentor chats for those who are not able to attend the live sessions.

Attend a D2P Open House: Apr. 13 – in person

D2P 1403 University Avenue, 53715, WI, United States

Do you have an idea for an innovative product, service, or novel approach to a social problem? Every month, we host open houses for campus innovators. We also have an on-demand option, or can schedule 1:1 mentor chats for those who are not able to attend the live sessions.

D2P Virtual Open House – May 10 and May 11

Online Event

Whether you’re just starting out or already launching a startup, UW’s Discovery to Product (D2P) is your connection to people, programs and resources to turn university research and ideas into impact. D2P programs and services are free. Learn about free trainings and mentoring available to campus innovators at an in-person or virtual Open House.

How Kenosha rebuild can help a larger region: Learn more at May 19 luncheon in Wauwatosa

Innovation Accelerator 1225 Discovery Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Redevelopment of 107 acres of brownfield once home to a Chrysler Corp. assembly plant stands to help Kenosha, but what are possible benefits of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood throughout southeast Wisconsin? Learn more Thursday, May 19, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Wauwatosa.

Water tech innovation: A rising tide in the markets? Learn more at July 14 luncheon in Wauwatosa

Innovation Accelerator 1225 Discovery Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Plentiful, cheap supplies of fresh water held back market-driven innovation for decades because businesses, cities and investors saw no need to change … or how to make it pay if they did. Until now. Learn how drought, floods, contamination incidents and more are helping to drive innovation in market-driven water technology Thursday, July 14, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Wauwatosa.

Electrifying our highways: How Wisconsin can lead the way topic of July 26 Madison luncheon

Sheraton Hotel 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, United States

Wisconsin is one of three states that allows high-voltage direct current transmission lines and communications fiber to be buried in certain highway rights-of-way, which holds enormous potential for electric and connected vehicles and distribution of solar and wind energy. Learn more about the technology and why other states are looking to embrace the Wisconsin example Tuesday, July 26, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

Innovate Week Submission Deadlines, Jul. 29 & Aug. 12

Online Event

SUBMISSION DATES - JULY 29 & AUGUST 12. UW–Madison Innovate Week is designed for an audience of campus researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs, social impact innovators, and makers of impactful products. Event goals include raising campus awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; promoting opportunities, programs and resources for campus innovators; and providing learning and networking opportunities.

Forward Fest August 15-19, 2022

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 13th year, it's the state's flagship celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship for business folks, nerds, social impact innovaters, foodies, hackers, entrepreneurs, creatives, problem-solvers, community supporters and more from across the Midwest.

Cap Times Idea Fest 2022

Multiple Madison Locations Madison, WI

With over two dozen sessions (virtual and in-person) and some 75 speakers in six days, we have a lot to talk about in Wisconsin. Recently announced speakers include Carl Bernstein, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Melissa Agard, Dominique Brossard, Ruth Conniff, Mary Felzkowski, Charles Franklin, Andrew Maraniss, Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Ajay Sethi, Jocelyn Benson, Barb McQuade, Toluse Olorunnipa, Robert Samuels, and more.