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WTC Early Stage Symposium – Navigating Choppy Waters

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

The Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium will be held Nov. 9-10, 2022 in Madison. More than 500 people are expected to attend the conference from across the state. Companies will have plenty of chances to interact with angel and venture investors from Wisconsin and beyond.

WI Women in Biohealth – Mentoring Information Session

Online Event

The mentorship program is designed to create connections among women within the biohealth field. Workshop description: Feedback from previous WiB mentoring participants has highlighted a few key topics that would be helpful for future mentoring programs. During this workshop we'll cover the topics that come up most often.

Event Series Attend a D2P Open House

Attend a D2P Open House

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.

UW Health – Mindful Parenting and Caregiving, Nov 13 or Nov 19

Online Event

Come join us to explore mindfulness as it relates to our roles as parents, stepparents, grandparents, and caregivers of children. We will explore concepts of mindful parenting/caregiving, engage in practices such as yoga and meditation, and have the opportunity to connect with others facing the joys and challenges of parenting/caregiving.

2022 UW–Madison Diversity Forum “The Power of Remembering : Reclaiming Our Legacies to Imagine New Futures”

UW Madison Varsity Hall Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI, United States

Registration is now open to attend the 2022 UW–Madison Diversity Forum — “The Power of Remembering: Reclaiming Our Legacies to Imagine New Futures” — which will be held Nov. 14 & 15 at Union South with options to participate in-person and online. As always, the Diversity Forum is free and open to the public.

Event Series Attend a D2P Open House

Attend a D2P Open House

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.

Women in Biohealth Workshop – Level Up Trust or Risk your Bottom Line

Online Event

In this high-energy & high-impact session, you’ll learn why high-trust teams are higher performing, & the 5 Core Behaviors that powerfully & effectively build trust on teams. You’ll learn how to apply these 5 Behaviors to scale trust throughout your team & entire organization. You’ll walk away equipped with strengthened confidence & new tools that you can easily implement right away. Get ready to level up your skills, positively transform your culture, & confidently drive business results!

Innovate with the Department of Homeland Security

Webinar

Join University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Discovery to Product (D2P) for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) webinar about innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities on November 18.

How ‘chemistry of life’ can help fight disease topic of Nov. 22 Tech Council luncheon

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

Metabolism is the set of life-giving biochemical reactions that enable human cells to grow, develop and maintain physiological stability while adapting to external change. But what happens when metabolism goes array? Many diseases and conditions, some rare but some as prevalent as cancer, can take root. Researchers from the Morgridge Institute for Research, a private biomedical research body housed within the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, will talk about their work and the broader UW-Madison focus on metabolic health at the Tuesday, Nov. 22, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

State of the Sectors 2022: Looking Around the Bend

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

For this year's State of the Sectors economic discussion, a group of regional industry leaders will assess the current state of Greater Madison’s economy and look into their crystal ball to forecast where we’re headed in 2023.

StartingBlock Madison: Lunch with a Founder – featuring Dan Guerra Jr

StartingBlock 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI

This month Dan Guerra Jr. will share his founder story and discuss the topic, "Knowing what I know now, what would I do differently." Dan is the founder of Altus and its sister company, SDMCentral, which develops tools for patients and doctors to make better care decision together. Guerra’s immigrant father’s challenging health care journey fuels his passion for innovations for patients and the dedicated workers in clinics, hospitals, and other facilities.

Women in Tech Conference – Come Together

Online Event

When women and allies come together, we have the power to transform and uplift. Let's make progress toward a more inclusive industry, together.

Panther Partnering aims to simplify IP deals with UW-Milwaukee researchers

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

The UW-Milwaukee Research Foundation has launched “Panther Partnering,” to make such transactions easier, especially firms looking for market-ready research. Learn how it will work Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Wauwatosa.

Marketplace Wisconsin: Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development

The Wisconsin Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. This event connects business owners from across Wisconsin seeking to do business with state, federal and local governments as well as the private sector. The conference provides the opportunity for established minority-, woman-, veteran- and LGBTQ+-owned businesses and small businesses to learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers and business professionals to lay a foundation for new partnerships and business opportunities.

Big Night Out @ Art Lit Lab

Arts + Literature Lab 111 S. Livingston St. Ste. 100, Madison, WI, United States

Join us for our next Big Night Out for your quarterly chance to connect with your fellow Greater Madison business leaders over appetizers and drinks. For this year's series, we will be visiting and showcasing community non-profit spaces. This quarter's event will highlight the new Arts + Literature Laboratory (Art Lit Lab).

Event Series Attend a D2P Open House

Attend a D2P Open House

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.

Event Series Attend a D2P Open House

Attend a D2P Open House

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.

Gov’s Business Plan Contest open for 2023 entries through Jan. 31, 2023

Online

The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent and possible sources of capital.

Submissions invited for two WARF Accelerator Challenge Grants, due Dec. 15

Online Event

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has launched two fall challenges. One features technologies and applications that promote mental health or wellness, or detect, prevent or treat mental health disorders. The other focuses on technologies for processing and handling large amounts of data. Principal Investigators (PIs) and their teams are invited to submit a brief disclosure form and questionnaire by December 15, 2022.

Event Series Attend a D2P Open House

Attend a D2P Open House

Online Event

If you can dream it, D2P can help. Learn about free trainings and mentoring available to campus innovators at a virtual Open House with Discovery to Product (D2P)! 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.

Is ‘Cream City’ also becoming ‘Cyber City’? Milwaukee tech landscape topic of Jan. 12 luncheon

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

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson and City Development Commissioner Lafayette Crump will talk about city and regional technology assets at a Thursday, Jan. 12 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon. Following Johnson and Crump as a panelist after their remarks will be Kathy Henrich, chief executive officer of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, which focuses on workforce development in the region. As always, audience questions are welcomed.

Event Series Attend a D2P Open House

Attend a D2P Open House

Online Event

If you can dream it, D2P can help. Learn about free trainings and mentoring available to campus innovators at a virtual Open House with Discovery to Product (D2P)! 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.

Doyenne Informational Session – January 2023

Online Event

Curious to know more about Doyenne and how it can help you with your venture? These live informational sessions cover our educational events, workshops, programs and membership benefits with casual Q&A to help you determine where to plug-in to the community.