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

​"Startup Financial Metrics that Matter" with Susan Healy​
​May 1st, 12:15 PM [Madison]​
Susan Healy is a public company CFO with a background including strategic planning, FP&A, investor relations, M&A, IPOs, and capital markets across industries including retail/consumer, B2B marketplace, energy, and financial services. Goldman Sachs investment banker; Harvard J.D.

​Start Your Start-up or Side Project​
​May 2nd, 7 AM [Madison]​
Have you had an idea for a business, side project, blog, or podcast that you’ve wanted to start for years, but haven’t found the time for or don’t know how to get started? Amber will discuss lean start-up concepts from her new book, Agile Discovery & Delivery: A Survival Guide for New Software Engineers & Entrepreneurs, then guide the group through a series of activities to kick-off their projects.

​UW-Madison E-Business Consortium: 2024 Wisconsin Digital Symposium​
​May 2nd, 8 AM [Madison]​
Whether you want to overhaul your organizational strategy or unlock the potential of more tech-enabled products, services, or experiences, this symposium offers the knowledge and tools necessary to lead your company into a prosperous digital future.

​Milwaukee Code and Coffee​
​May 4th, 9 AM [Milwaukee]​
Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.

​Women's Entrepreneurship Week 2024​
​May 6-10th, [Milwaukee]​
At WEW 2024, we’re embracing the theme of “Building the Table,” where we will celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship by fostering connections, empowering innovation, and encouraging growth within our community. Join us for an inspiring week filled with engaging keynotes, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.

​Transforming Communities: The Power of TechSpark Fellows program​
​May 7th 3 PM [Virtual]​
Join Microsoft for a Fireside Chat to explore the powerful impact of the Microsoft TechSpark Fellows program on communities nationwide.

​Les Femmes​
​May 7th, 5:30 PM [Milwaukee]​
The Milwaukee Founders Community presents Les Femmes Edition - an intimate gathering of Milwaukee's female startup founders and entrepreneurs.

​Greater Green Bay Chamber: The Build Up Showcase 2024​
​May 9th, 5:30 PM [Green Bay]​
Join us for an exciting evening of entrepreneurship and innovation as we showcase the latest startups from the third cohort of the Build Up program! The evening will feature a dynamic lineup of startups, each presenting their unique business models, products, and services in a fast-paced pitch format.

​FOR-M Founder Showcase - Spring 2024​
​May 13th, 7 PM [Milwaukee]​
The FOR-M Founder Showcase is an incredible celebration of innovative ideas, the entrepreneurial journey, and Milwaukee's growing tech startup ecosystem.

​Lunch with a Founder - featuring Linda Syth & Noah Bloedorn​
​May 14th, 12 PM [Madiston]​
These part educational, part networking events are the perfect way to meet other founders in the region, learn from other people's entrepreneurial journeys, and get plugged into the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Wisconsin.

​Milwaukee Code and Brews​
​May 15th, 5 PM [Milwaukee]​
Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.

​Artificial Intelligence and the 21st Century Worker​
​May 16th 8:30-4 PM [Appleton]​
This seminar is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of AI and how you might integrate it into your business operations.

​Founder Funder Forum: HealthTech & Life Sciences Edition​
​May 23rd, 3 PM [Milwaukee]​
Please note this event is for HealthTech & Life Sciences Founders looking to raise angel or venture capital or potential investors.

​Start Your Start-up or Side Project​
​May 29th, 12 PM [Virtual]​
Have you had an idea for a business, side project, blog, or podcast that you’ve wanted to start for years, but haven’t found the time for or don’t know how to get started?

​ProdCon WI '24​
​May 30th, 8 AM - 6:30 PM [Milwaukee]​
ProdCon provides invaluable insights to tech lovers of all levels; from CIO and Software Architects to UX Leaders and Product Managers.

​Milwaukee Code and Coffee​
​June 1st, 9 AM [Milwaukee]​
Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.

​FOUNDER/FEST XII​
​June 12th, 6 PM [Milwaukee]​
An experience that brings Milwaukee 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.

​B2B SaaS Club @ Summerfest Tech​
​June 25th, 3:15 PM [Milwaukee]​
B2B Saas Club for CTO/CIOs and an exchange between founders. Join the Saas club to receive an invite.

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Startup Programs

​Level Set by StartingBlock​
​Application Deadline: May 3rd 2024​
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.

​gALPHA Madison Urban League Spring 2024​
​Application Deadline: May 10th 2024​
gBETA Urban League is open to Madison businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurs of color from high tech startups to Main Street small businesses.

​gBETA Kenosha Spring 2024​
​Application Deadline: May 10th, 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.

​HardTech Accelerator by StartingBlock​
​Application Deadline: May 17th, 2024​
The HardTech Accelerator is for you if you're: building a physical product working on sensors, hardware, robots, devices, measuring equipment or batteries in the manufacturing industry, food bev and ag industry or energy industry, preparing an SBIR / STTR application.

​gener8tor Milwaukee Accelerator 2024​
​Application Deadline: June 14, 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.

​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.

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Wisconsin Tech News

​Tech Summit brings funders, founders together
​Organized by the Wisconsin Technology Council, the goal of the event was to bring together major firms and emerging companies in a setting that allowed them to meet and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation.

​Tri-County Recycling adds AI sorting robots to its team
The robotic technology is designed to efficiently capture dairy containers, and other recyclables.

​gener8tor Madison invests $600,000 into six startups​
Six new fast-growing startup companies from across the country have each been selected to receive a $100,000 investment and participate in the gener8tor Madison startup accelerator program.

​ThedaCare using robotic helpers for fetching medications, equipment
​ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah is the first hospital in Wisconsin to deploy the Moxi robotic solutions system, developed by Texas-based robotics firm Diligent Robotics.

​SHINE submits drug master file to FDA for cancer treatment​
This radiopharmaceutical is used alongside a cancer-seeking molecule to attack cancer cells, and is “especially useful” against prostate cancer, according to the release.

​Polco, Envisio to Partner​
Polco and Envisio, a strategic planning and performance management software company, are partnering to help local governments align community livability indicators with strategic priorities, to track progress and to deliver better outcomes.

​DotCom Therapy Rebrands, Raises Series C​
According to a release, the funding will further support expansion into K-12 schools and beyond.

​BetterPlay Studio launches KOZEE platform​
KOZEE is a platform to connect gamers with games that make players feel good, while identifying patterns in their gaming behavior and connecting gamers with a community of like minded players.

​Aeroplicity expands into the MRO market​
Aeroplicity is preparing for the future by working to meet the 2026 Department of Defense (DoD)compliance guidelines.

​Lotza named WI Governor’s Business Plan Competition finalist​
Launched in 2023, Lotza is an alcohol-free “carbonated drink mixer made with real fruit, plants, vitamins, and adaptogens.”

​Flamingo Electric: Revolutionizing boating
​Founded in 2022, the company is currently working on creating a vertically integrated electric boating experience for the inland lake market segment.

​Milwaukee technology nonprofit lands gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott​
i.c.stars announced the gift Monday. The organization was founded in Chicago and opened its Milwaukee location in 2018.

​Inside Fixle, American Family's proptech spinout that's now eyeing a fundraising round​
American Family Insurance, of Madison, has spun out the home maintenance platform it has incubated for almost two years into its own independent company.

​Venture capital investment slows in Wisconsin in first quarter​
Wisconsin startups raised $107.4 million through 19 deals in the first quarter, according to the latest quarterly report from PitchBook Data Inc. and the National Venture Capital Association.

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Have questions?
​We've got you. Ask away!
jacob@startupwi.org

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