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How AI, Robotics & Quantum Are Reshaping Business: Insights from the Tech Exploration Lab Industry Forum

Posted on December 4, 2025

  At the December UW-Madison Technology & Innovation Leadership Forum, UW–Madison’s Tech Exploration Lab convened campus leaders and industry partners to explore the technologies shaping the future of business. The session featured a compelling presentation …

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Building What’s Next: Highlights from the Tech Exploration Lab Student Demo Night

Posted on December 4, 2025

Student Innovation on Display: Highlights from the Tech Exploration Lab Demo Night On December 3, the Tech Exploration Lab hosted its Fall 2025 Student Demo Night at UW-Madison, bringing together student teams from Venture Build, …

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Celebrating an Incredible Venture Build Pitch Night

Posted on December 3, 2025

Our first Venture Build Pitch Night showcased 15 Wisconsin School of Business MBA-led teams presenting venture concepts developed in partnership with University of Wisconsin-Madison technical student teams in the Lab. Industry judges and ecosystem partners …

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Badger Build Fest 2025: A Breakthrough Weekend of Creativity, Collaboration, and Venture Building

Posted on November 17, 2025

This weekend, the Tech Exploration Lab and Badger Blockchain hosted our first-ever Badger Build Fest, and the energy was unmistakable. With 140 students registered, the rooms were buzzing from the moment hacking began. Teams dove …

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From Curiosity to Startup: How the Tech Exploration Lab Helped a Student Tech Entrepreneur Turn Ideas into Impact

Posted on November 7, 2025

When Alka Lakadia (’27) joined the UW Tech Exploration Lab in early 2025, she describes it as “a turning point” in her UW–Madison journey. “I was creating cool projects,” she said, “but the Lab taught …

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Dec. 3 Demo Night – Explore What’s Next: Student Ventures & Emerging Tech Demos

Posted on November 6, 2025

Explore What’s Next: Student Ventures & Emerging Tech Demos See what’s being built at the UW Tech Exploration Lab this fall — from AI startups and digital health tools to blockchain ventures and creative tech …

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Dec 3 — UW-Madison Technology & Innovation Leadership Forum

Posted on October 15, 2025

UW-Madison Technology & Innovation Leadership Forum Dec 3, 1:00 PM–5:30 PM CT Wisconsin Institute for Discovery – UW Madison Hybrid: In person at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery or via ZoomHosted by the UW Tech …

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Founder Stories Social: Conversations that Spark What’s Next

Posted on October 7, 2025

Friday, October 10 • 5:30–7:00 PMTech Exploration Lab, 1403 University Avenue Join us and Transcend UW for an intimate social following Founder Stories: An Evening with Amazing Entrepreneurs. Connect with campus leaders, alumni, and industry …

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Build Nights Are Here – Fridays at 1403

Posted on September 17, 2025

We’re excited to kick off a new weekly series in collaboration with Transcend UW — Build Nights at 1403! Every Friday | 6:45–10:00 PM1403 University Ave Build Nights are your chance to create, connect, and …

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Ask Anything + Networking Mixer @ UW TEL

Posted on September 15, 2025

Join us for an evening designed to connect students, alumni, and industry leaders who want to shape the future of innovation at UW–Madison. 1403 University Avenue, Madison, WIWednesday, September 24 Event Schedule 5:00 – 6:00 …

Posted in Past Events
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