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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Play at the Lake 2022!

Lake Arrowhead Pines Golf Course 1195 Apache Ln, Nekoosa, WI, United States

Play at the Lake 2022 will take place on Monday, Aug. 1 at Lake Arrowhead in Nekoosa.

Forward Fest

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.

2022 Badger Startup Summit

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery 330 N. Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United States

Now in its tenth year the Badger Startup Summit is a highly interactive welcoming event connecting entrepreneurs, thought leaders, the startup curious, creatives and innovators.

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Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit

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

The 9th annual Madison Region Economic Development and Diversity Summit will be held as a live event on Tuesday, August 16, at Monona Terrace. We look forward to gathering with you for an exceptional day of speakers, ideas and collaboration.

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Pressure Chamber 2022, Aug. 16

Majestic Theater 115 King Street, Madison, WI, United States

Applicants for Pressure Chamber go through a screening process that may include presentations with prominent Wisconsin investors. From there, a select number of companies will be chosen to pitch to a panel of out-of-state investors, business executives and a live audience during Forward Fest. In addition to receiving the coveted “golden suitcase,” the winning company will also get a reserved spot in the Chamber’s exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall.

Forward Fest – 5x5x5 Virtual Pitch Competition

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The 5x5x5 is a venue for women entrepreneurs to gain experience pitching themselves and their businesses - empowering them with the skills and the tools to seek out other investments in the future.

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Activating Women’s Impact in Science Entrepreneurship

Old Sugar Distillery 931 E Main Street, Madison, WI, United States

Leadership insights from women founders and CEOs in biohealth and STEM. Hear from women innovators, founders and CEOs on ways women in biohealth and STEM can have their voices heard, influence felt, and see themselves as (current or future) entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders.

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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.

WARF – Force for Positive Change Applications due Sept 15

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Is your organization making a social impact in Wisconsin? The Force for Positive Change will provide financial prizes to organizations addressing social challenges locally. Applications are now being accepted for the fifth Force for Positive Change award competition. Phase I applications are due by September 15.

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Life Science Vendor Show

University Research Park 510 Charmany Drive, Madison, WI, United States

SSE's vendor shows are all about easier access to potential customers. We work hard to make sure you have a great experience.

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D2P Igniter Fall Course – Application due Sep 19

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Igniter is driven by interviews with real customers and partners. If you haven’t yet spent time on customer interviews to refine product-market fit for your innovation, you may want to consider attending our Innovation to Market (I2M) program first. During Igniter, teams will answer important questions that help shape the development of a sustainable business model to implement the innovation.

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Wisconsin Economic Summit, Sep 20-21

Fox Cities Exhibition Center 355 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI, United States

Leaders throughout our state—business and industry leaders, economic-development professionals, and academics—are coming together to look forward to Wisconsin’s future economy in this first-ever statewide summit. Explore the opportunities to foster strong businesses and thriving communities, support and expand our workforce, and empower the next generation of Wisconsin thinkers and creators.

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CROSSROADS OF IDEAS: SCIENCE TO THE RESCUE

H.F. DeLuca Forum 330 N. Orchard St., Madison, WI, United States

Join us for an exciting discussion with local experts, held in partnership with the UniverCity Alliance.

Building a Quality Team for Your SBIR/STTR Startup

Online Event

It’s not all about the technology. To have a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal you’ll need to have a qualified team to support your efforts and be prepared to manage your award. This virtual classroom you’ll learn how to build a qualified team and how to use sub-contractors, Advisory Boards and Technical Advisers to strengthen your company and proposals.

CAREERS AND BEERS: SCIENCE AND LAW

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison

UW-Madison graduate students and postdocs are invited to join us for Careers and Beers. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while networking with community members and explore alternative science career options after graduate school through informal conversations.