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
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 …
Dec. 3 Demo Night – Explore What’s Next: Student Ventures & Emerging Tech Demos
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 …
Dec 3 — UW-Madison Technology & Innovation Leadership Forum
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 …
Founder Stories Social: Conversations that Spark What’s Next
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 …
Ask Anything + Networking Mixer @ UW TEL
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 …
Innovation Starts Here: Kicking Off Fall 2025 at UW–Madison
This week marked an exciting start to the semester for entrepreneurship and innovation at UW–Madison. The UW Entrepreneurship Kickoff brought together students, faculty, and partners from across campus — and the turnout was incredible. The …
Next-Gen AI Workshop with Google – September 17
Explore the Future of AI — and Get Hands-On Hosted by the UW Tech Exploration Lab in partnership with Google and dotData. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: UW-Madison, Morgridge Building – …
UW Tech Exploration Lab Featured in On Wisconsin Magazine: Inventing the Future
We’re thrilled to share that the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association’s On Wisconsin Magazine has featured the UW Tech Exploration Lab in its article, Inventing the Future. The piece highlights the Lab’s role as a …