Have an idea you’ve been circling but haven’t fully framed? Curious about an emerging technology but unsure how to define a strong use case? We’re launching a focused 4-week sprint to Demo Night (April 10) …
Past Events
Fourth Wednesday Kicks Off — Community, Connections & UW Alum Guest Speaker
We’re excited to launch our very first Fourth Wednesday gathering at the UW Tech Exploration Lab — a monthly opportunity for students, alumni, founders, and professionals to come together, share ideas, and strengthen Madison’s innovation …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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 – …