UW-Madison Resources for Entrepreneurs

A collection of resources on and off the UW-Madison campus to help entrepreneurs, inventors and investors make the connections they need to form and grow successful new business enterprises.

UW–Madison New Business Startup Initiative

Your starting point for campus information about forming a new venture.

Funding Resources

As an entrepreneur, where do you turn for early stage financing? After you’ve explored options with yourself, your friends and family, try these ...

For Investors

Information for investors about investment opportunities with UW-Madison startups.

Campus Partners and Resources

A comprehensive listing of the resources, programs and facilities on campus that can help entrepreneurs considering a startup enterprise.

Off-Campus Resources

More local-area resources, programs and facilities beyond the immediate campus offering assistance for early-stage entrepreneurs.

Networking Resources

Several studies confirm that the entrepreneurs who do best are those who can leverage their networks. Here is a listing of local-area organizations and events that will help you get connected.

Further Reading and Links

A selected set of links to further information on startup business formation, business planning and locating investors.

What’s New

Graduate School Announces Seminar series

Genesis Exchange opens a seed investor/Entrepreneur “dating” site

Showcase your company or technology at the World’s Best Technologies Showcase

Illinois Investor Business Forum brings angel investors and early stage companies together

WARF and the Keck Center announce Lead Discovery Program to develop data on new compounds having therapeutic potential

Put your business in the University Research Park Business Directory

Have a candid conversation with an angel

Turn your B-Plan into an E-Plan

Micro-Grants Now Available For UW-Madison Entrepreneurs

Events

Wednesdays WebConference Series on Creating & Funding University Startups

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