Applications are open through Friday, Jan. 16 for the Universities of Wisconsin Capital Readiness Program’s special Tech/Innovation Business cohort, the Center for Technology Commercialization announced recently.

The free, nine-week program is looking for 10 women who want to receive expert instruction and personalized financial coaching, direct exposure to investors, free market analysis and optional one-on-one strategy sessions.

The program, led by the Center for Technology Commercialization and the Office of Business and Entrepreneurship, starts Tuesday, Jan. 27 and runs through the end of March.

To be eligible, participants must have a Wisconsin-based business, be female-owned or co-owned and be committed to attending all live sessions.

Those interested in applying should email Anya at anya.hanson@business.wisconsin.edu.