
CREATING PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
UW–Madison faculty, staff, students, and alumni play a critical role in solving everyday challenges. And UW’s Technology Entrepreneurship Office (TEO) serves as a critical bridge for transforming your potential solutions into tangible technologies. As your dedicated partner across the full lifecycle, TEO offers networking opportunities, a mix of online and in-person courses, and tailored mentorship, ensuring that every entrepreneur receives personalized 1:1 guidance unique to their specific needs. We help you navigate each stage of the startup journey with confidence.
What We Do

We help evaluate the commercial potential of research outcomes to accelerate their transition to startups and established companies.

We connect innovators with a broad entrepreneurial network, facilitating access to markets, investors, and opportunities.

We boost technology commercialization by providing mentorship and entrepreneurial expertise, as well as access to capital.
Tap Into the NSF I-Corps Program
TEO is UW’s gateway to the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps™ program, a rigorous training experience that helps transform lab discoveries into market-ready technologies with a focus on societal impact. UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students can leverage local TEO and regional Great Lakes Hub training to prepare for the national I-Corps competition. Watch the video to learn more.
Learn more about I-Corps
Get Started with TEO
Engage directly with TEO’s director for one-on-one guidance on transforming your research into impactful technological solutions.
Participate in TEO’s dynamic workshops, offering a blend of online and in-person learning, to gain insights and skills essential for research commercialization.
Utilize the skills and knowledge gained through TEO workshops and mentorship to fast-track your market success in the I-Corps program.
Upcoming Events and Latest Insights
Upcoming Events and Courses
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Oct02
Free Virtual Workshop: 2025 UW-Madison NSF I-Corps™ Fall Cohort - Virtual Event
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Oct03
Accelerate your Innovation with I-Corps Boost! @ 12:00 pm - @ 2:00 pm Virtual
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Nov05
2025 Early Stage Symposium @ 9:00 am - @ 5:00 pm 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin
Our News
Transcend UW Welcomes Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit at Inaugural Kickoff Event
On September 12, 2025, Transcend UW hosted over 250 attendees at their inaugural Kickoff Event, which brought together many of the amazing entrepreneurial programs at UW into one common space.
October 6, 2025Business Model Canvases for Tech Entrepreneurship with Director Dan Olszewski
We asked UW–Madison's Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship director Dan Olszewski’s about business model canvases and how correctly applying them can help you ask the right questions about your innovation and deliver not only valuable tech, but a sound startup ready for success.
October 1, 2025- More News