Pizza. Conversation. Unexpected connections. Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the UW Tech Exploration Lab for an informal evening of conversation, creativity, and community. Students, alumni, industry partners, and campus collaborators …
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Open House Momentum
Our January 30 Open House was packed and not just with people, but with ideas. Students explored demos, learned about the Lab and campus ecosystem, and stayed to connect. Huge thanks to student orgs TECH, …
Join us this Spring at the UW Tech Exploration Lab
Some of our programs have applications at the beginning of the semester. But here’s the important part. You don’t need to be in a formal program to build with us. This spring, everyone can plug …
Open House at 1403: At the Intersection of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
UW Tech Exploration Lab Open House January 30 | 4:30–6:30 PM | 1403 University Ave RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 23 DUE TO WEATHER Curious about how emerging technology, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem-solving come together at UW–Madison? …
Cap Times Feature: Students Building What’s Next with AI, Blockchain, and Emerging Tech
In our first year, 400+ students have built 90+ ventures using AI, blockchain, and emerging tech—and many are moving toward commercialization. Students have created blockchain technology that processes bank payments in under a second. AI-powered …
How AI, Robotics & Quantum Are Reshaping Business: Insights from the Tech Exploration Lab Industry Forum
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 …
Building What’s Next: Highlights from the Tech Exploration Lab Student Demo Night
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, …
Celebrating an Incredible Venture Build Pitch Night
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 …
Badger Build Fest 2025: A Breakthrough Weekend of Creativity, Collaboration, and Venture Building
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 …
From Curiosity to Startup: How the Tech Exploration Lab Helped a Student Tech Entrepreneur Turn Ideas into Impact
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 …