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,…
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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…
The Week Ahead Aug. 31, 2026
Professional Development, Workshops 8 a.m. – Noon Tuesday, Sept. 1 at University Research Park, Room 50 – Center for Technology Commercialization: NSF Project Pitch Workshop 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1…
Tech Council Reveals 2026 Date for Launch Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Early Stage Symposium, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Marquette University. “Launch Wisconsin brings together the entrepreneurs, investors,…
WARF Provides $27M Investment to UW
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is giving $27 million to the University of Wisconsin to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives, the organization recently announced. According to a release, the…
