Past Events

Virtual
October 1, 2026 @ 4:45 pm - November 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Translating Deep Tech Discovery into Economic Benefit A Specialized Virtual NSF I-Corps Cohort | Fall 2026 | Oct 01-Nov 12 | Space is Limited The research landscape is moving into an era that turns frontier …

Virtual
September 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Applications for the Activate Fellowship open soon. Researchers and technical innovators interested in transforming breakthrough technologies into real-world ventures are encouraged to begin preparing their application materials now. Prepare Your Application Applicants will be asked …

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August 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am

What is Forward Fest? The Forward Festival is Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival, attracting more than 5,000 attendees and serving as host for more than 40 events over 5 days every August. Forward Fest …

July 23, 2026 @ 1:00 pm

America’s Seed Fund Summit: Art of the NSF SBIR/STTR Project Pitch Are you preparing to submit a project pitch to America’s Seed Fund, powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation? Join the “Art of the …

July 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - July 22, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Ready to navigate your career path more confidently? Join us for an interactive, in-person workshop led by Andrew L. Shafer, a strategist, business builder, and author of Strategic ROADMAP: An Intentional and Memorable Approach to …

Virtual
July 9, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join NSF for an upcoming NSF I-Corps™ Teams webinar on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 1–2 p.m. EDT / 12–1 p.m. CT. This session is a great opportunity to learn more about the NSF I-Corps …

June 1, 2026 @ 9:00 am

Ready to Change the World? Start With the Activate Fellowship Applications are now open. Complete the applicant interest form to receive the 2026 application. To be eligible, you: Must have a bachelor’s degree and 4+ …

May 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for a free workshop to help you analyze market trends, uncover customer insights, and refine your business strategy. This hands-on training, led by the Marketing Leadership Institute and UW Business Library expert Peggy …

Virtual
April 21, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Transform Your STEM Discoveries into Impact Join us for a dynamic session designed to help you explore entrepreneurship and determine whether the NSF I-Corps™ program is the right fit for your goals. Hosted by the Technology Entrepreneurship Office …

April 16, 2026 @ 9:00 am - April 17, 2026

Transcend UW is hosting their 11th-annual Pitch Competition on April 16th and 17th, 2026. For students interested in participating, apply by February 16th to secure your spot.