At the December UW-Madison Technology & Innovation Leadership Forum, UW–Madison’s Tech Exploration Lab convened campus leaders and industry partners to explore the technologies shaping the future of business. The session featured a compelling presentation …
Building What’s Next: Highlights from the Tech Exploration Lab Student Demo Night
Student Innovation on Display: Highlights from the Tech Exploration Lab Demo Night On December 3, the Tech Exploration Lab hosted its Fall 2025 Student Demo Night at UW-Madison, bringing together student teams from Venture Build, …
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 …
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 …
Build Nights – Fridays at 1403 This Fall
Build Nights have wrapped up for the Spring Semester and will start again in Fall. Check the Lab’s discord for announcements and the Lab’s event calendar to RSVP. Take part in the energy of our weekly …
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 …