On Saturday, July 18, the UW Tech Exploration Lab hosted its first Spatial Intelligence Ideathon — a one-day student pitch competition built around two real technologies: SGA-AR, a spatially grounded AI framework developed by Professor …
The Lab is hiring Student Assistants for 2026–27
Open Positions — UW Tech Exploration Lab 2026–27 The UW Tech Exploration Lab moves applied AI and emerging technology ideas from campus exploration into real-world validation. We are expanding our team for 2026–27. Application deadline: …
Spatial Intelligence Ideathon | Student Pitch Competition
Saturday, July 18 | 1403 University Ave, 2nd Floor | UW–Madison Students What happens when you hand students a patented university technology and tell them to find a problem worth solving? That’s the Spatial Intelligence …
Build Nights – Thursdays at the Lab This Summer
For summer, Build Nights start in July for a short summer session (July 9-August 13). Check the Lab’s discord and get on the Summer Email List for announcements and follow the Lab’s calendar for details …
End of Summer Celebration | UW Tech Exploration Lab x Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub
August 17, 3:30-5:30 | 1403 University Ave, Madison The UW Tech Exploration Lab and the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub are co-hosting an end-of-summer event — bringing together students, founders, industry professionals, researchers, alumni, and members of …
Summer 2026 at the UW Tech Exploration Lab: What’s On Deck
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 …
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 …