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…
Category Archives: General & Events
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…
The Week Ahead Aug. 24, 2026
Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Accountability Groups Professional Development, Workshops 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 Online – SCORE: AI in Action: Four Ways to…
CellTrack Wins 2026 Pressure Chamber
A company that builds imaging technology to track cell therapies inside the body with 100 times greater sensitivity than existing methods won the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Pressure…
The Week Ahead Aug. 17, 2026
Presentations, Pitches Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Tactical Skills Series featuring Erin Anstett 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Her Network with guest…
2026 Forward Fest Preview
The 16th annual Forward Festival takes place Aug. 17-21 and features more than 50 events across the Madison area, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders to connect, learn…
The Week Ahead Aug. 10, 2026
Professional Development, Workshops 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, August 10 Online – SCORE: AI for Small Business: Cut Through the Confusion and Get Started with AI Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 Online…
Next Associated Bank Veterans Cohort Open
Applications are open until Wednesday, Aug. 12 for the next Associated Bank Veterans Cohort by StartingBlock, the organization announced recently. The free eight-week accelerator will guide veterans and/or their immediate…
2026 Pressure Chamber Finalists Announced
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today the finalists for its annual Pressure Chamber pitch contest, to be held Tuesday, Aug. 20 at The Sylvee as part of Forward…
