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Spring Tech Kickoff

2026 Spring Tech Kickoff Date Announced

The annual Spring Tech Kickoff will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Recovery.com, 316 W. Washington Ave. Floor 10, organizers announced today. Similar to previous years, area…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead March 9, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Industry Insight: The New College of…

madworks accelerator

2026 Madworks Cohort Named

Eight startups were selected for the 2026 Madworks cohort, the organization announced recently. Stellie’s Ice Cream, BeneBlends, Top Floor Beverage, Datalily AI, Service ID, ClaimReady, WiDonate and Workonesia will participate…

SBIR Advance

2026 SBIR Advance Accepting Apps

The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is now accepting applications from small businesses for its SBIR Advance grant, the organization announced recently. According to a release, SBIR Advance matches up…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead March 2, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, March 4 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at Grainger Hall – UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Feb. 23, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb 25 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Grainger Hall – UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Feb. 16, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb 18 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: HER Network – Brienne Hennessy 12:15-1…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Feb. 9, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb 11 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Grainger Hall – UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Feb. 2, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb 4. at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Grainger Hall – UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Jan. 26, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Grainger Hall – UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…