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The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Nov. 2, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch with Stella Buckley 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at StartingBlock — StartingBlock:…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Oct. 26, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Grainger Hall – UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Howard Field 4:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Pyle Center — The…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Oct. 19, 2026

Presentations, Pitches Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at StartingBlock — StartingBlock: Lunch with Hudson Hollister, CEO of HData 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Grainger Hall — UW School of…

The Week Ahead

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,…

The Week Ahead

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

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

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,…

Launch Wisconsin

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

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…

Transcend UW

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…