Past Events

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.

February 6, 2026 @ 9:00 am

Program Overview CS NEST is a free, ten-week venture-creation workshop designed to help entrepreneurially minded students and technologists create high-growth startups. Get product ideas, mentorship, and one-on-one coaching to develop a high-growth startup company. CS …

First session:
January 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Find your pathway to tough tech startup success, with the ease of virtual attendance. Now open to all UW System schools, apply by December 19, 2025 to take part in the remote Technology Entrepreneurship Office …

First Session:
January 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Find your pathway to tough tech startup success. Apply by January 16, 2026 to take part in the Technology Entrepreneurship Office – Plan Your Impact program! The Plan Your Impact program is a 12-week training …

Virtual Event
November 6, 2025 @ 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 …

1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin
November 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am - November 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Calling all entrepreneurs! Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Technology Council’s 2025 Early Stage Symposium, taking place Nov. 5-6 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This year’s conference theme is “The spark starts …

Virtual
October 3, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - December 12, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

I-Corps Boost is a free program that can accelerate your innovation’s journey to market! This intensive program will help you position your innovation for the next step, including qualifying for future funding, including SBIR/STTR, accelerators, …