Green Bay community planning for Startup Wisconsin Week
This year Startup Wisconsin Week is November 10-14, 2025.
Live in the Green Bay area and want to get involved, host an event, or sponsor? Meet Green Bay area founders, builders, and community leaders. Join us a for a cold one at Copper State Brewing and meet the organizers of Startup Wisconsin Week. Learn more about how you can support our local Startup Green Bay Week, as well as the statewide efforts.
Startup Wisconsin Week is designed to connect, celebrate, educate, and inspire tech founders and talent in Wisconsin.
Filter these events by city and topic on our events page.
September Events
StartingBlock's One Million Cups - September 2025 September 03, 9:00 AM [Madison]
This month features Dave Zvenyach and Eric Leventhal, both members of StartingBlock. Come listen to how these entrepreneurs are tackling problem spaces in their areas of expertise.
Evolving Superpowers: The Science of Extreme Animal Adaptations September 03, 6:00 PM [Appleton]
Animals have evolved incredible disease resistance - from bees to elephants to ground squirrels. This talk explores how these natural "superpowers" inspire new treatments for human diseases.
September Code and Coffee September 06, 9:00 AM [Milwaukee]
This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.
Build your own AI Agent - A Workshop Event in partnership with MAIC! September 08, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Hands-on session where you'll design, test, and connect domain-specific agents. Leave with a working prototype. For all skill levels interested in practical AI development.
Startup World Cup - USA Regional Sheboygan September 08, 5:30 PM [Sheboygan]
Cheer on local startups pitching for a chance to compete in San Francisco for a $1M investment prize. Celebrate Sheboygan’s growing startup ecosystem!
September Code + Brews September 10, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Casual evening gathering for developers to share code, ideas, and a brew. Open to all experience levels.
WiT SE Power in the Valley September 11, 8:00 AM [Milwaukee]
Gain insights from Maribeth Achterberg, CIO of The Boldt Group, on leading with a growth mindset in male-dominated industries.
A Crash Course in Causal Inference September 11, 6:30 PM [Madison]
Learn how causal inference adds “why” to machine learning with Python examples. Great intro talk for ML developers.
Sip & Sync in Kenosha - September September 12, 8:30 AM [Kenosha]
Drop by for coffee and conversation with other WiT members in Kenosha. Relaxed networking and great vibes.
Madison's Geek Lunch September 16, 11:45 AM [Madison]
A rotating conversation among techies over lunch. All are welcome—bring ideas or just listen in!
Sip & Sync in Appleton - September September 17, 8:30 AM [Appleton]
Coffee networking for WiT members and friends in Appleton. Drop in, catch up, and share ideas.
StartingBlock's Her Network September 17, 9:00 AM [Madison]
Monthly gathering for women and allies to share resources, ideas, and build community support.
FOUNDER/FEST - September 2025 September 17, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Party-like networking for Midwest founders. Share wins, lessons, and startup stories in a relaxed setting.
2025 Wisconsin WOMEN Reception September 18, 5:30 PM [Madison]
Featuring Maggie Brickerman, new president of the Tech Council. Reflections on 500+ startups and her vision ahead.
Founders Day - September 2025 September 24, 9:00 AM [Milwaukee]
Coworking, office hours, snacks, coffee, and a founder happy hour. Free and open to founders all day long.
StartingBlock's Accountability Groups September 24, 9:00 AM [Madison]
Monthly meetup to track goals, share progress, and problem-solve with fellow founders. Get matched with an accountability buddy.
Group outing to Madison Nerd Nite! September 24, 8:00 PM [Madison]
Join MWiT for a group night out at Madison's popular Nerd Nite event. Seats reserved but come early—it fills up fast!
UW-Madison E-Business Consortium Annual Conference September 30, 8:00 AM [Madison]
Explore 5 tracks—Customer Service, HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Tech—at one of the state’s top innovation conferences.
October Events
Sales Improv 101 October 1, 3:00 PM [Madison] SalesImprov is a 6-week immersive training experience designed to help professionals master real-time communication, navigate objections, and build stronger stakeholder relationships—by combining the art of improv with the science of sales.
Godfrey & Kahn: 2025 Data Privacy Symposium October 2, 1:00 PM [Milwaukee] Gain practical insights on today's data privacy landscape from industry leaders and regulators. Learn about enforcement trends, global challenges, and real-world compliance strategies to better protect your organization.
October Code and Coffee October 4, 9:00 AM [Milwaukee] This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.
October Code + Brews October 5, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee] This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.
Sip & Sync in Milwaukee - October October 10, 8:30 AM [Milwaukee] Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WIT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.
MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion October 13, 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.
Wisconsin Biohealth Summit 2025 - Day 1 October 14, 8:00 AM [Madison] Now a full two-day event, the Summit brings together visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and investors to explore how Wisconsin's thriving biohealth ecosystem is shaping the future—locally and globally.
2025 Equity in Tech Summit October 14, 10:00 AM [Milwaukee] This year's EIT Summit is all about proving that The Future is Built Here. Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and an abundance of networking opportunities.
Wisconsin Biohealth Summit 2025 - Day 2 October 15, 8:00 AM [Madison] Now a full two-day event, the Summit brings together visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and investors to explore how Wisconsin's thriving biohealth ecosystem is shaping the future—locally and globally.
Sip & Sync in Appleton - October October 15, 8:30 AM [Appleton] Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WiT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.
StartingBlock's Her Network - October 2025 October 15, 9:00 AM [Madison] Join us for Her Network 2.0! Happening every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we'll gather on the 3rd floor in the Cafe to share what's going on in Madison and how we can support each other. We might bring in speakers for some events, but the primary focus is YOU, YOUR needs and questions, and YOUR time connecting with each other.
WEDC: 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit October 15, 10:00 AM [Green-bay] Join over 400 leaders across business, government, and communities to explore how strategic investment, innovation, and collaboration can unlock Wisconsin's future growth, attract talent, and strengthen long‑term economic resilience.
Madison's Geek Lunch October 21, 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.
This will bring the region’s brightest entrepreneurial talent center stage on November 12, 2025, at the newly opened Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC). This premier pitch event represents a collaborative effort by the economic development organizations of Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties to identify, elevate, and invest in promising startups fueling the future of Wisconsin’s innovation economy.
Companies of all stages are invited to apply to pitch their stories to investors at the in-person Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, set for Nov. 5-6 at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison.
On Nov. 11th, join us to witness the bold ideas, brave pitches, and bright futures shaping the Chippewa Valley. This is your chance to celebrate risk-taking and the entrepreneurial spirit driving our regional economy forward.
gBETA Urban League is open to Madison businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurs of color from high tech startups to Main Street small businesses. Help us help you uncover the hidden gems of the greater Madison community!
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.
StartingBlock'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.
FOR-M is your first step to creating a tech startup company in Milwaukee. Solidify the startup idea that’s been bouncing around in your head and understand your next steps. This program is limited to 25 founders and will begin accepting folks immediately…so apply soon!
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.
The Ignite Startup Accelerator is an 11-month collaborative startup accelerator to assist founders and entrepreneurs in commercializing their new venture. Ignite’s goal is to provide passionate entrepreneurs who have a strong business idea and have completed customer discovery, with the tools, resources, and connections to accelerate the commercialization of their ventures and get to revenue growth.
gener8tor Madison invests in six 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.
Wisconsin Tech News
2024 WI Investments Total $374M, Report Shows In 2024, early-stage companies in Wisconsin raised $374 million, which is the lowest total since 2018, according to a report by the Wisconsin Technology Council.
Herbal Aspect Produces THC-Free Hemp Strains with WARF Herbal Aspect, a cannabis company, has begun production of a new line of THC-free hemp strains under a licensing agreement with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.
Promega Commits to SBTi Promega has committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Exact Sciences, Freenome Enter Agreement Exact Sciences has entered into an exclusive agreement with Freenome, a biotechnology company pioneering an early cancer detection platform.
WiSys VentureHome Pitches at Forward Fest The WiSys VentureHome network is a statewide initiative supported by the Universities of Wisconsin to foster local entrepreneurship, connecting regional startup hubs with university resources.
Hill Capital offers alternative path to funding Hill Capital Corporation offers funding to revenue-generating companies that don't fit the mold for venture capital or traditional bank financing.
Wisconsin VC funding for July 2025 According to PitchBook, Wisconsin startups raised at least $7.3 million in disclosed startup funding in July, 2025.
WIA Announces 2025 Finalists Twenty-seven companies and nonprofit organizations have been named the finalists for the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards.
Imbed Biosciences Adds PainGuard Products Imbed Biosciences recently announced the launch of SAM PainGuard with Lidocaine, which encompasses Surgaflex PainGuard for surgical wounds.
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