A free entrepreneurship program with an emphasis on supporting underserved individuals within the Madison area community

Fall 2025/Cohort 24 Applications are open – Apply by June 1

Why UpStart?
It takes more than a good idea to start a successful business. Issues like accounting, financing and marketing may seem overwhelming and connecting with the right resources can be challenging. WARF’s free UpStart program can help.

UpStart:

• Connects you with area professionals and other aspiring entrepreneurs
• Helps you gain the skills you need to launch your business
• Works with you to establish strategic goals and identify next steps

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants should reside in or near Madison, WI and surrounding communities
• Business ideas should be considered a legal business in Wisconsin
• Applicants should be supportive of an inclusive learning environment

Fall 2025 Class Information
Classes are Tues. evenings 6 – 8:30 p.m.
September 9 through October 28
In-person class at Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St. Madison, WI

Questions?
Contact us at upstart@warf.org or 608.960.9817.