July 2024: Events and Accelerators in Wisconsin for Founders, Developers, Investors
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Discover startup and tech events, accelerators, and news happening in Wisconsin. Organized by Headway.
The breakdown for July
20+ Events Coming Up in WI (Updated July 2nd)
9 Startup Accelerator Programs Available in WI
17 News Articles About Startups and Tech in WI
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Upcoming Events (Updated July 2nd)
July 2nd, 4 PM [Beloit]
You're invited to gener8tor 's gALPHA Beloit 2024 Showcase! In partnership with Hendricks Commercial Properties & Irontek , join us as we celebrate the journey of the newest cohort of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Program Director: Anthony Swindell
July 8th, 6:15 PM [Madison]
Continuing with our happy hour format for a while. Just a handful of JS developers talking about what they're working on and what new frameworks and tools catch their interest.
July 9th, 12 PM [Madison]
This month features Nhi Lê , Principal from Alpha Intelligence Capital . Attendees, primarily founders, will gain valuable insights into the current deployment of funds and the key criteria these investors look for in potential investments. Additionally, the investors will offer practical advice on how startups can best prepare for meetings with them.
July 9th, 1 - 6 PM [Green Bay]
Are you a veteran entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level? Connect with fellow business owners, gain insights from industry experts, and discover cutting-edge marketing strategies to elevate your startup. Hosted by Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) .
July 11th, 6:30 PM [Madison]
The Madison Python meetup group ( MadPy ) is hosting a social gathering at Great Dane Pub downtown. We won't have a speaker or slides. Just friendly conversation. Whether you're an experienced software developer, someone interested to learn about the field, or just looking to meet new people, please join us!
July 11th, 3 PM - 8 PM [Milwaukee]
Learn more and apply to attend. Defense Tech Focus is a bipartisan Invite Only Event that brings together the leaders and innovators that are shaping the future of United States defense.
July 16th, 11:45 AM [Madison]
If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think "The Algonquin Round Table" with an emphasis on tech.
July 16th, 12 PM [Madison]
Robert Wynn 's career spans four decades of leadership, advocacy, and innovation in the arena of economic development and empowerment of underserved communities. Learn from other people's entrepreneurial journeys and get plugged into the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Wisconsin.
July 16th, 12 PM [Virtual]
Hosted by Women in Technology Wisconsin (WIT) the agenda includes a review of the 2023-2024 season highlights, expressions of gratitude to sponsors, members, board members, and volunteers, board elections, and an exclusive preview of the upcoming season.
July 18th, 8 AM - 3 PM [Madison]
The event will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding.
July 24 - 25th [Milwaukee]
An industry conference focused on all things machine learning and data science. Come learn about the latest trends like large language models (LLMs) and chatbots, MLOps, Industry 4.0 / Internet of Things, AI in medical imaging, and ethics / privacy / regulatory issues surrounding AI.
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July 25th, 3 PM [Brookfield]
Hear about an emerging new market category – Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM). With the ever-growing IT estate, resource constraints, and the increasing pace, frequency, and sophistication of cyber threats, the need for an autonomous platform that can automate common operational tasks and better identify threats and vulnerabilities becomes critical.
Presented by Harman Kaur of Tanium
Hosted by WTA-Wisconsin Technology Association
July 25th, 5:30 PM [Milwaukee]
Announcing Their 2024 Theme: AI + Future of Work. Be the first to hear about our exciting theme for WI Tech Month 2024 and discover the innovative sessions, workshops, and events we are planning. Led by Milky Way Tech Hub .
July 29th - August 1st [Wisconsin Dells]
THAT Conference is a four-day summer camp for developers passionate about learning all things mobile, web, cloud, and technology. Full of workshops, sessions, open spaces, family events, and networking, all nestled in the gorgeous Kalahari Resort and Waterpark. This family-friendly event is comprised of professional and family tracks, so there is something to learn and experience at all ages. Follow conference founder Clark Sell !
August 1 - 2nd [Madison]
A premier event for Ruby enthusiasts, offering unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development within a vibrant community.
August 12th, 6:15 PM [Madison]
Continuing with our happy hour format for a while. Just a handful of JS developers talking about what they're working on and what new frameworks and tools catch their interest.
August 19 - 23rd, [Madison]
The Forward Festival is a 5-day festival in Madison, for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs with locally organized events to connect and inspire innovation featuring all aspects of entrepreneurship.
August 20th, 11:45 AM [Madison]
If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think "The Algonquin Round Table" with an emphasis on tech.
August 20th, 3 PM [Madison]
Pressure Chamber returns for its 11th year as emerging companies pitch for the coveted "golden suitcase" and a reserved spot in the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce 's exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall.
August 22nd, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
DevFest WI is a conference for any and all technologists. The conference theme is inclusivity: how do we create development teams and software products that are welcoming to everyone? DevFest WI 2024 is part of The Forward Festival, Wisconsin’s largest tech and entrepreneurship festival.
August 23rd, 9:30 AM - 5 PM [Madison]
Git Gud Gaming Lounge invites you to an exciting celebration of Wisconsin's vibrant video game industry! This one-of-a-kind event brings together the creators behind your favorite games for a day packed with engaging activities and unforgettable experiences.
August 23rd, 8 AM - 6 PM [Brookfield]
DevCon is a single-day conference that invites developers of all ranks from the Midwest to teach, learn, network, and grow alongside their peers. Hosted by nvisia
September 9th, 6:15 PM [Madison]
Continuing with our happy hour format for a while. Just a handful of JS developers talking about what they're working on and what new frameworks and tools catch their interest.
September 10, 4 PM [Milwaukee]
Join Midwest Founders Community and Godfrey & Kahn for an immersive How-To event where we'll provide a detailed outline of the deal process and Cap Table, equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate financing rounds with confidence.
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September 17th, 11:45 AM [Madison]
If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think "The Algonquin Round Table" with an emphasis on tech.
October 9th, 6 PM [Milwaukee]
Hosted by Midwest Founders Community , an experience that brings Midwest area startup founders together to build a community of support and celebration. Founders come to network as well as to hear stories from those who have actually built, scaled, and lost businesses in an informal, party-like setting.
October 15th, 11:45 AM [Madison]
If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think "The Algonquin Round Table" with an emphasis on tech.
October 16-17th [Milwaukee]
The Small Business event of the year for solopreneurs and micro-businesses in downtown Milwaukee. Join hundreds of fellow small business owners for an unforgettable two-day event packed with inspiring talks, practical workshops, and unbeatable networking opportunities.
Startup Programs
Application Deadline: July 1, 2024
Powered by gener8tor , Northwestern Mutual invests in high-growth startups that are building products for consumers’ changing financial preferences, reimagining the client experience, advancing the digital health revolution, or creating transformational analytics and technologies.
Program Manager: Destiney D. Mohammed
Application Deadline: July 7, 2024
Must be located in Greater Madison or plan to relocate to Greater Madison by August 20, 2024
Pressure Chamber returns for its 11th year as emerging companies pitch for the coveted "golden suitcase" and a reserved spot in the Chamber's exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall. Participating companies will present in front of a panel of national investors and a live audience, with the winning company chosen based on a combination of judges' scoring and audience votes.
Application Deadline: July 12, 2024
StartingBlock Madison, Inc. guides you through an intense 6-week program designed to help you build and validate a business model. Offered 6x per year, they help you explore the pros and cons of different business models, model revenue, and get real-world feedback on your ideas.
Application Deadline: July 12, 2024
StartingBlock Madison, Inc. 's Level Set program is an intense 6-week program designed to help you build and validate a business model. Offered 6x per year, we help you explore the pros and cons of different business models, model revenue and get real world feedback on your ideas.
Application Deadline: August 19, 2024
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.
gener8tor Partner: Maggie Brickerman
Application Deadline: August 19, 2024
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.
Program Director, Partner: Abby Kursel (Taubner)
Application Deadline: August 2024 (No Date Found)
This free incubator by MKE Tech Hub Coalition includes six Monday evening workshops and plenty of (optional) office hours mentoring sessions in the weeks between workshops. We’ll help you explore your concept and get you plugged into the MKE tech startup ecosystem!
Application Deadline: Summer 2024
StartingBlock Madison, Inc. 's flagship 10-week accelerator program. From mentorship and resources to networking and funding opportunities, we provide everything you need to succeed at every stage of your journey. Join now and accelerate your business growth.
Application Deadline: September 9th, 2024
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity.
Program Director: Anthony Swindell
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2024
gener8tor invests in five high-growth startups per cohort. This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. We accept ALL types of startups across ALL industries and business models. Accepted startups receive $100K and 12 weeks of mentorship-driven programming.
Managing Director: Molly Dill
Wisconsin Tech News
FarmBeats for Students introduces modern agricultural techniques and technologies, such as AI and data analytics, to students through hands-on learning experiences, aiming to prepare future leaders in agriculture.
Designed by a team that included craniofacial plastic surgeons and others, the CranioSure app can detect the premature fusion of infant skull bones.
Public Service Commission Chair Summer Strand says legislation that recently cleared the U.S. Senate will accelerate development of new nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors.
The latest survey was conducted by St. Norbert College between January and March of this year using an online survey instrument, which got responses from 72 business leaders in the region.
Governor Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Investment Fund yesterday at Forward BIOLABS in Madison, a company that offers lab and office space for startups, along with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and officials from five venture capital firms selected for funding.
According to a release, Realta Fusion will leverage its compact magnet mirror fusion technology to advance the DOE’s mission of creating a world-leading fusion industry in the United States.
To date, Understory 's proprietary risk mitigation technology has reduced weather damage for its clients by more than $65 million and effectively reduced overall claim trends by 60%.
SideShift a tech company that helps students find campus jobs and business owners find talent, launched its app on June 1, the company announced recently.
According to a release, SHINE has provided to Blue Earth Therapeutics the first supply of Ilumira, which will be used in clinical trials to assess a potential treatment for men with prostate cancer.
Voximetry has partnered with Flywheel, a medical imaging AI platform powering healthcare innovation through streamlined data management, curation and analysis, the company announced recently.
SHINE plans to provide Zeno with Strontium-90 (Sr-90) to power RPSs for national security, scientific exploration and commercial applications in frontier environments.
According to PitchBook , Wisconsin startups raised at least $54.45 million in May.
Rockhopper Ice Collective is working on an ice machine for commercial use that allows drink sellers to provide a variety of different kinds of ice from a single piece of equipment.
Keehan founded NuvaBox , a subscription box service for young adults leaving home for the first time, in 2023, as a senior project. It is now his full-time pursuit.
A Milwaukee-based travel technology startup founded by Ophir Ben-Yitschak, simplifies travel planning using AI and machine learning to offer a holistic view of trips, ensuring interconnected and personalized travel experiences for both individual travelers and travel agents.
Marquette Energy Analytics, a Milwaukee-based startup, uses advanced data analytics and machine learning to provide short-term and long-term energy demand forecasts for utility companies, helping them prepare for extreme weather events and aiding in the transition from fossil fuels to electric power.
Bobola Odebiyi, CPA founder of CrossKudi, has pivoted to SaveCircle, a new fintech app that encourages group saving to help users meet financial goals and reduce credit card debt, with plans to launch by the end of 2024.
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4 个月I added some more events that I discovered to this newsletter today! MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion July 8th, 6:15 PM [Madison] WVCC Marketing and Startup Summit @ TitletownTech July 9th, 1 - 6 PM [Green Bay] MadPy Social: Great Dane Downtown Gathering July 11th, 6:30 PM [Madison] Madison's Geek Lunch hosted by MADdotNET July 16th, 11:45 AM [Madison] Madison+ Ruby Conference August 1 - 2nd [Madison]