2023 Wisconsin Technology Summit

The 2023 Wisconsin Tech Summit will take place March 20th, 2023 at Lambeau Field. The Tech Summit is built around a series of brief meetings, or “speed dates,” to foster communication and partnership between emerging companies and major firms.


A series of “Office Hours” will run throughout the day to address topics of interest to emerging companies and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. Barb LaMue, New North and Elizabeth Thelen, Whitewater University Innovation Center will host "How businesses can engage with regional resources." Attendees will learn how to tap into the resources of public and private networks to help your business grow.


There is still time to register for the event!

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Client News & Success Stories

‘Early stage investing: Statewide, local trends" Examined in Whitewater

During the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center, the state of angel and venture capital investment in Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin’s Whitewater region was examined. Thank you to all those who attended and hosted this event!

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CESA 2 Badger State Spelling Bee

Three students, who are in fourth through eighth grades, represented the Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) 2 in the Badger State Spelling Bee, which was held March 11, 2023 at the Madison Youth Arts Center.

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Shout-Out to Our Women-Owned Business

With March being Women's History Month, congratulations to Kreative Solutions for over six years in business! Founded by Kristina Koslosky in 2017, Kreative Solutions can be your all-in-one branding and marketing solution. Kreative Solutions offers website design, graphic design, branding, marketing strategy, and other marketing services.

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Warhawk Business Plan Competition

The Spring 2023 Warhawk Business Plan Competition is scheduled for April 12th from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Students of all majors will compete for the following prizes:

  • 1st Place - $1,250 Tuition Credit
  • 2nd Place - $1,000 Tuition Credit
  • 3rd Place - $750 Tuition Credit


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Startup Success Q&A

Which Funding Is Right For My Business?

A successful startup not only needs a great idea, but also the funding to make that idea a reality! Finding the right funding for your startup can be a challenge. 


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How to Prepare to Raise Capital



Preparation to raise capital is crucial. It will make the difference between success and failure. Prospective investors will ask tough questions and you need to be prepared to answer.


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Upcoming Events

The Employment Imperative: Tackling Workforce Challenges

March 16, 2023 9:30 am - 11:00 am

If you’ve noticed challenges with hiring employees in the last few years, you are not alone. Businesses across the state of Wisconsin have struggled with recruitment and hiring in a wide range of industries, and a variety of environmental, historical, and economic factors have lead us to these challenges.

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State Efforts to Boost Venture Capital

March 28, 2023 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Young companies need capital to grow, create jobs and add value to the economy. Securing angel and venture capital is one way of obtaining that kind of startup money – but does Wisconsin have enough early stage capital to compete with its neighbors?

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