Curious about the UW Tech Exploration Lab? We’re proud to be a multidisciplinary launchpad where students, alumni, industry, and campus partners experiment with emerging tech, especially AI, and test bold ideas that push Wisconsin innovation forward.
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- Sandra Bradley — Executive Director (email)
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About the Lab
Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, and higher education is racing to keep pace. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Tech Exploration Lab is emerging as a national model for how universities and companies can collaborate to experiment, learn, and develop future talent in an era of rapid technological change. More info can be found on our about page.
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.