Summer is officially underway and if last night’s kickoff was any indication, it is going to be a great one. We were thrilled to have Tyler Waite, co-founder of Holos and UW-Madison alum, set the …
Year: 2026
The Lab is hiring for 2026–27
Fall-Spring 2026 We’re expanding our student team to work on applied AI and emerging technology — real projects, real industry partners, real outcomes. These positions are for the academic year 2026-27 and a minimum of …
UW Tech Exploration Lab in San Francisco: Founder Lab Networking
The UW Tech Exploration Lab will be in San Francisco on June 25, bringing a select group of Founder Lab teams to engage with the broader Bay Area innovation ecosystem. Following a focused feedback session …
Join us at the Tech Exploration Lab this Fall
Applications for our fall programs open in late August across three tracks: Venture Pathway, Industry Innovation, and Innovation Translation. But here is the important part. You don’t need to be in a formal program to …
How Fundable Is Your Startup?
Thinking about raising money but not sure if you should? Or how ready you really are? Join us for a candid, student-focused networking session where you can: Get real feedback on your idea or startup …
Founder Lab Feedback Panel
As part of the Tech Exploration Lab’s Venture Pathway, Founder Lab brings together teams that are moving beyond exploration and into shaping real-world innovation and venture opportunities. On April 23 at 3:30 PM, Founder Lab …
Winners from the Lab’s Digital Health Challenge + Demo Night Spring 2026
Celebrating Innovation and Venture Momentum Last week’s Tech Exploration Lab Demo Night brought together a mix of students, industry partners, alumni, and the broader innovation community for an evening of showcasing applied innovation. Student teams …
All Spring 2026 Demo Night Teams
See a map for the April 10 Demo Night Health, Wellness & Human Performance NeuroTrackMobile-based system designed to monitor subtle changes in neurological function for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, using daily tests and passive data …
Digital Health Challenge Finalists: Student Teams Present What’s Next in Health Innovation
Join us for the Digital Health Challenge Finalist Presentations, where student teams from across UW–Madison will share their work exploring innovation in brain health and healthcare. These teams have been developing and testing ideas at …
Fresh Ideas and Emerging Talent: Highlights from the Xorbix Hackathon
This past weekend, Xorbix Technologies partnered with the Lab to run a hackathon, where student teams tackled a real-world AI and data challenge. In just a few hours, students generated a wide range of creative …