The Week Ahead Oct. 12, 2026
Presentations, Pitches 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery — Morgridge Institute: Fearless Science Forum: How do Scientists Know What They Know 12:15 – 1 p.m. Wednesday,…
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The Week Ahead Oct. 5, 2026
Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups 12:15 – 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…
The Week Ahead Sept. 28, 2026
Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 at One City Schools — Wisconsin Technology Council: State of Energy in Wisconsin Topic of Tech Council Luncheon 12:15 –…
The Week Ahead Sept. 21, 2026
Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Online — UW SBDC: Is it the Real World, or is it AI? An Entrepreneur’s “101” Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday,…
2026 Launch Wisconsin Contest Reveals Finalists
The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today the finalists who will present at the Launch Wisconsin Contest, formerly known as the Governor’s Business Plan Contest, during the Launch Wisconsin Conference, formerly…
The Week Ahead Sept. 14, 2026
Presentations, Pitches 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at StartingBlock — StartingBlock: Her Network with guest Meghann Rapp 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Grainger Hall — Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Drew…
UW Entrepreneurship Kickoff Date Set
The University of Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Kickoff, hosted by Transcend UW, will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the UW Memorial Union, organizers announced recently. The event…
UW Ranks 18th in PitchBook Report
The University of Wisconsin announced recently that it rose nine spots to No. 18 in PitchBook’s newest report that ranks universities by the number of alumni entrepreneurs who have raised…
The Week Ahead Sept. 7, 2026
Presentations, Pitches 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Grainger Hall – UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Dana Guthrie and Lamarr Banks Professional Development, Workshops 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept….
Morgridge Institute for Research Names Next CEO
Morgridge Institute for Research named Eric Perreault its next chief executive officer, the company announced recently. Perreault previously served as Northwestern’s vice president for research from 2023-26 and also has…
