Experiment. Collaborate. Innovate.
Staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving world requires fresh thinking, emerging technology insights, and access to forward-thinking talent. The UW Tech Exploration Lab is your partner in innovation—bringing together students, alumni, and industry professionals to explore what’s next.
We begin with real-world industry needs and activate student-led experimentation to explore promising use cases for technologies like AI, AR/VR, robotics, and IoT. Through guided exploration, industry-aligned learning experiences, and mentorship, we help companies surface ideas, test concepts, and connect with the next generation of innovators.
Get Involved
Whether you’re an industry leader or UW alum, here’s how you can collaborate with the Lab:
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Share your industry challenges for students to solve
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Nominate emerging technologies to explore
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Mentor and advise student teams
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Join alumni- and industry-led learning sessions
Interested in staying connected or partnering with us?
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About the Lab
A Launchpad for Innovation and Discovery
The UW Tech Exploration Lab is where forward-looking ideas take shape. A collaboration between the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and the Wisconsin School of Business, the Lab invites industry leaders, alumni, and students to explore bold ideas at the edge of emerging technology. From AI to AR/VR and beyond, multidisciplinary teams experiment, prototype, and reimagine what’s possible—turning industry challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities and real-world learning.