Technology Entrepreneurship Office

Your partner on the path to startup success
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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.

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What We Do

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

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

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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.

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Get Started with TEO

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Schedule a Consultation

Engage directly with TEO’s director for one-on-one guidance on transforming your research into impactful technological solutions.

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Gain Essential Skills

Participate in TEO’s dynamic workshops, offering a blend of online and in-person learning, to gain insights and skills essential for research commercialization.

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Apply for I-Corps

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

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Our News

  • How 3D Powder Tech is Revolutionizing Metal Manufacturing

    Laboratory testing delays and inconsistencies aren’t usually a good thing. But sometimes, those very frustrations can cause innovation to spark. UW–Madison Mechanical Engineering PhD graduate and 3D Powder Tech startup co-founder Luis Izet Escaño Vólquez talks startup formation, product development, and how to shift between being a researcher and an entrepreneur.

    October 13, 2025

  • Startup Story: Galasys does Food Science Entrepreneurship with George Huber

    Engineering professor and co-founder George Huber discusses the science of turning dairy waste into sweetener, and shares his best advice for young entrepreneurs hoping to take their academic innovations from the lab to the market.

    October 10, 2025
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