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 …
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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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …