Startup Wisconsin is organized by Headway, a digital product agency based in Green Bay, WI.
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Upcoming Events

​gALPHA Beloit 2024 Showcase + Pitch Compeition​
​July 2nd, 4 PM [Beloit]
​You're invited to gener8tor's gALPHA Beloit 2024 Showcase! In partnership with Hendricks Commercial Properties & Irontek, join us as we celebrate the journey of the newest cohort of innovators and entrepreneurs.

​Lunch & Learn: Investor Series with Alpha Intelligence Capital​
​July 9th, 12 PM [Madison]​
This month features Nhi Le, Principal from Alpha Intelligence Capital. Attendees, primarily founders, will gain valuable insights into the current deployment of funds and the key criteria these investors look for in potential investments. Additionally, the investors will offer practical advice on how startups can best prepare for meetings with them.

​Defense Tech Focus ‘24​
​July 11th, 3 PM - 8 PM [Milwaukee]​
​Learn more and apply to attend.​
Defense Tech Focus is a bipartisan Invite Only Event that brings together the leaders and innovators that are shaping the future of United States defense.

​Lunch with a Founder: Featuring Robert Wynn, Founder of CLIMB​
​July 16th, 12 PM [Madison]​
Robert Wynn’s career spans four decades of leadership, advocacy, and innovation in the arena of economic development and empowerment of underserved communities. Learn from other people's entrepreneurial journeys and get plugged into the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Wisconsin.

​Annual Statewide Virtual Meeting 2024 - Women in Tech Wisconsin​
​July 16th, 12 PM [Virtual]​
The agenda includes a review of the 2023-2024 season highlights, expressions of gratitude to sponsors, members, board members, and volunteers, board elections, and an exclusive preview of the upcoming season.

​America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour​
​July 18th, 8 AM - 3 PM [Madison]​
The event will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding.

​Data-Driven WI Conference​
​July 24 - 25th, [Milwaukee]
​An industry conference focused on all things machine learning and data science. Come learn about the latest trends like large language models (LLMs) and chatbots, MLOps, Industry 4.0 / Internet of Things, AI in medical imaging, and ethics / privacy / regulatory issues surrounding AI.

​THAT Conference​
​July 29th - August 1st [Wisconsin Dells]
​A four-day summer camp for developers passionate about learning all things mobile, web, cloud, and technology. Full of workshops, sessions, open spaces, family events, and networking, all nestled in the gorgeous Kalahari Resort and Waterpark. This family-friendly event is comprised of professional and family tracks, so there is something to learn and experience at all ages.

​2024 Forward Fest​
​August 19 - 23rd, [Madison]
​Forward Fest is a 5-day festival in Madison, for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs with locally organized events to connect and inspire innovation featuring all aspects of entrepreneurship.

​Pressure Chamber 2024​
​August 20th, 3 PM [Madison]​
Pressure Chamber returns for its 11th year as emerging companies pitch for the coveted "golden suitcase" and a reserved spot in the Chamber's exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall.

​devfest 2024​
​August 22nd, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM​
DevFest WI is a conference for any and all technologists. The conference theme is inclusivity: how do we create development teams and software products that are welcoming to everyone? DevFest WI 2024 is part of The Forward Festival, Wisconsin’s largest tech and entrepreneurship festival.

​Tribute To Tech Conference​
​August 23rd, 9:30 AM - 5 PM [Madison]
​Git Gud Gaming Lounge invites you to an exciting celebration of Wisconsin's vibrant video game industry! This one-of-a-kind event brings together the creators behind your favorite games for a day packed with engaging activities and unforgettable experiences.

​DevCon Midwest '24​
​August 23rd, 8 AM - 6 PM [Brookfield]
​DevCon is a single-day conference that invites developers of all ranks from the Midwest to teach, learn, network, and grow alongside their peers.

​How to 'Series' with Godfrey & Kahn: Deal Process and Cap Table​
​September 10, 4 PM [Milwaukee]​
Join MFC and Godfrey & Kahn for an immersive How-To event where we'll provide a detailed outline of the deal process and Cap Table, equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate financing rounds with confidence.

​FOUNDER/FEST XIV​
​October 9th, 6 PM [Milwaukee]​
An experience that brings Midwest area startup founders together to build a community of support and celebration. Founders come to network as well as to hear stories from those who have actually built, scaled, and lost businesses in an informal, party-like setting.
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Startup Programs

​Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator Fall 2024​
​Application Deadline: July 1, 2024
​Powered by gener8tor, invests in high-growth startups that are building products for consumers’ changing financial preferences, reimagining the client experience, advancing the digital health revolution, or creating transformational analytics and technologies.

​Pressure Chamber 2024​
​Application Deadline: July 7, 2024
​Must be located in Greater Madison or plan to relocate to Greater Madison by August 20, 2024​
Pressure Chamber returns for its 11th year as emerging companies pitch for the coveted "golden suitcase" and a reserved spot in the Chamber's exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall. Participating companies will present in front of a panel of national investors and a live audience, with the winning company chosen based on a combination of judges' scoring and audience votes.

​Level Set Late Summer 2024 by StartingBlock​
​Application Deadline: July 12, 2024
​StartingBlock's Level Set program is an intense 6-week program designed to help you build and validate a business model. Offered 6x per year, we help you explore the pros and cons of different business models, model revenue and get real world feedback on your ideas.

​gBETA Madison Fall 2024​
​Application Deadline: August 19, 2024​
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.

​gBETA Milwaukee Fall 2024​
​Application Deadline: August 19, 2024​
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.

​FOR-M Fall 2024 Incubator by MKE Tech​
​Application Deadline: August 2024 (No Date Found)​
This free incubator includes six Monday evening workshops and plenty of (optional) office hours mentoring sessions in the weeks between workshops. We’ll help you explore your concept and get you plugged into the MKE tech startup ecosystem!

​Madworks Fall 2024 By StartingBlock​
​Application Deadline: Summer 2024​
StartingBlocks's flagship 10-week accelerator program. From mentorship and resources to networking and funding opportunities, we provide everything you need to succeed at every stage of your journey. Join now and accelerate your business growth.

​gBETA Beloit Fall 2024​
​Application Deadline: September 9th, 2024
​gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity.

​gener8tor Milwaukee Accelerator 2025​
​Application Deadline: December 4th, 2024​
gener8tor invests in five high-growth startups per cohort. This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. We accept ALL types of startups across ALL industries and business models. Accepted startups receive $100K and 12 weeks of mentorship-driven programming.
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Wisconsin Tech News

​FFA, Microsoft relaunch its FarmBeats for Students program with training in Oshkosh​
Introduces modern agricultural techniques and technologies, such as AI and data analytics, to students through hands-on learning experiences, aiming to prepare future leaders in agriculture.

​Med-tech app that detects infant skull condition earlier wins 2024 Biz Plan Contest
​Designed by a team that included craniofacial plastic surgeons and others, the CranioSure app can detect the premature fusion of infant skull bones.

​PSC chair wants faster development of new nuclear technologies​
Public Service Commission Chair Summer Strand says legislation that recently cleared the U.S. Senate will accelerate development of new nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors.

​More northeastern Wisconsin manufacturers adopting ‘Industry 4.0’ tech, survey shows
​The latest survey was conducted by Appleton’s St. Norbert College between January and March of this year using an online survey instrument, which got responses from 72 business leaders in the region.

​Evers announces $100 million investment to boost startup businesses​
Evers announced the Wisconsin Investment Fund yesterday at Forward BIOLABS in Madison, a company that offers lab and office space for startups, along with WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and officials from five venture capital firms selected for funding.

​Realta Fusion, U.S. Department of Energy to Partner​
According to a release, the company will leverage its compact magnet mirror fusion technology to advance the DOE’s mission of creating a world-leading fusion industry in the United States.

​Understory Secures $15M Series A for New Product​
To date, the company’s proprietary risk mitigation technology has reduced weather damage for its clients by more than $65 million and effectively reduced overall claim trends by 60%.

​SideShift Launches App​
SideShift, a tech company that helps students find campus jobs and business owners find talent, launched its app on June 1, the company announced recently.

​SHINE, Blue Earth Therapeutics Partner​
According to a release, SHINE has provided to Blue Earth Therapeutics the first supply of Ilumira, which will be used in clinical trials to assess a potential treatment for men with prostate cancer.

​Voximetry, Flywheel to Partner​
Voximetry has partnered with Flywheel, a medical imaging AI platform powering healthcare innovation through streamlined data management, curation and analysis, the company announced recently.

​SHINE, Zeno Power to Partner​
SHINE plans to provide Zeno with Strontium-90 (Sr-90) to power RPSs for national security, scientific exploration and commercial applications in frontier environments.

​Wisconsin VC Funding for May 2024​
According to PitchBook, Wisconsin startups raised at least $54.45 million in May.

​Rockhopper sees opportunity in ice​
The partners are working on an ice machine for commercial use that allows drink sellers to provide a variety of different kinds of ice from a single piece of equipment.

​NuvaBox provides adulting hack​
Keehan founded NuvaBox, a subscription box service for young adults leaving home for the first time, in 2023, as a senior project. It is now his full-time pursuit.

​Relavanti: Simplifying the path to paradise​
A Milwaukee-based travel technology startup founded by Ophir Ben-Yitschak, simplifies travel planning using AI and machine learning to offer a holistic view of trips, ensuring interconnected and personalized travel experiences for both individual travelers and travel agents.

​Marquette Energy Analytics forecasts future​
Marquette Energy Analytics, a Milwaukee-based startup, uses advanced data analytics and machine learning to provide short-term and long-term energy demand forecasts for utility companies, helping them prepare for extreme weather events and aiding in the transition from fossil fuels to electric power.

​Odebiyi pivots to SaveCircle​
Bobola Odebiyi, founder of CrossKudi, has pivoted to SaveCircle, a new fintech app that encourages group saving to help users meet financial goals and reduce credit card debt, with plans to launch by the end of 2024.

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