Wisconsin Technology Council

ICYMI, the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest will see a few changes this year. Here’s what to expect, and of course, updates will be shared here in the coming weeks: wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/2026-wisconsin…

New year, exciting horizons! Our events calendar is getting a fresh look in 2026. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come. Technology Summit: Coming April 2026 BPC: Coming September 2026! Fresh format, same startup-centric experience Wisconsin Innovation Awards: New event

The figures for 2024 marked a 📉 decline from 2023’s totals of $490M and 107 deals. 2022 had 107 deals with $640M, but even that was a substantial 📉 decline from 2021, when the state had 💰 $869M raised through 140 deals. wisbusiness.com/2025/early-sta…

Inside Wisconsin: There may be more winners than losers statewide over the course of a quickly-passed $111-billion budget. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/insidewis-unus…

Inside #Wisconsin: Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest underscores that entrepreneurs can be found in all business sectors, from agriculture to artificial intelligence, and from recharging tired batteries to repurposing old clothing. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/insidewis-for-…

Panelists at @WiscTechCouncil #entrepreneurs conference discussing impact of NIH cuts on #startups, economy more broadly — expected by some to lead to less licensing, fewer startups. Look for coverage later at @WisBusiness

Free copies of “The Entrepreneur’s Edge” will be available for the first 300 people who register to attend the June 4-5 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison, where Chicago-based author/financial analyst Scott Becker will speak over lunch June 5.

Inside #Wisconsin: A recent international conclave of companies and nations interested in investing more money in the United States demonstrated there is still confidence in America’s long-term payoff. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/insidewis-for-…

CNN Capitol Correspondent Manu Raju, a UW-Madison graduate, spoke Wednesday morning during the WisPolitics.com quarterly breakfast at Washington’s The Monicle restaurant. Moderator was Wendy Riemann, professor at George Washington University and former political aide.

The @WiscTechCouncil announced the finalists in the 2025 WI Governor's Business Plan Contest. 13 emerging companies will pitch in Madison on June 4 to a room filled with WI's startup ecosystem and investors. mkestartup.news/finalists-name…

Inside #Wisconsin: When it comes to federal funding, many think of how cuts will affect large populations. But Wisconsin’s rural areas could be faced with their own constraints. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/insidewis-rura…

See you in Madison June 4-5 for the @WiscTechCouncil 2025 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference! Registration is now open wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/entrepreneurs-…

Inside #Wisconsin: The American economy is facing a wide debate between debt reduction vs. growth through research. The state of Wisconsin is at the forefront of this crosshairs. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/insidewis-wisc…

Inside #Wisconsin: In a world that seems increasingly competitive and not collaborative, regions that stress cooperation to attract and retain talent and industry may have an advantage. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/insidewis-high…

Thrilled to attend a “coming out” event for Abington Health USA, a United Kingdom company that chose to locate its first U.S. facility in Madison’s University Research Park. That’s testimony to the world-class biotechnology footprint here in #Wisconsin.

Scenes from today’s luncheon in Eau Claire focused on higher education and its impacts on Wisconsin’s economy. Thank you to our panelists and for those who attended! wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/event/how-is-h…

Inside #Wisconsin: How the tariffs could impact Wisconsin. Tom Still discussed the topic with Wisconsin business leaders to learn more. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/insidewis-tari…

Tech Council President Tom Still will join Wisconsin Public Radio’s Rob Ferrett 9 a.m. Thursday, April 10. The discussion will center on the effects of tariffs and proposed cuts in federal research funding on state institutions and businesses. wpr.org/shows/wisconsi…

Inside #Wisconsin: President Tom Still discusses the current debate happening for power companies in the state. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/insidewis-ther…

Are you joining us April 15? The Wisconsin Technology Council will host an Innovation Network Luncheon in Eau Claire featuring five leaders in regional higher education who will discuss how their respective campuses are helping to bolster the economy. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/in-business-te…