April 18, 2025
location TBA
The WiSys Big Idea Tournament is an entrepreneurship competition open to undergraduate and graduate students attending Universities of Wisconsin schools across the state (except UW-Madison). The competition teaches cutting-edge lean startup business development tools, provides business mentorship and allows participants to compete at a state level for a chance to win seed funding for their idea.
Locations + Dates TBA
WiSys Quick Pitch is a research-focused student pitch competition that inspires Universities of Wisconsin students to consider the impact of their research and learn how to effectively communicate it to a general audience. Participants have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their ability to explain the value of their research to society. The top presenters win cash prizes and secure a spot in the Quick Pitch State Final.
July 23-25
Madison, Wisconsin
The WiSys SPARK Symposium is where research, innovation, and entrepreneurship collide. The annual event brings together the best and brightest faculty, staff, students, and alumni from across the Universities of Wisconsin to network, collaborate, and celebrate great ideas. You'll find networking and collaboration opportunities, hear about impactful faculty research projects, and see students present research posters & innovative projects.
Locations + Dates TBA
WiSys Innovation On-Ramp™ is a multi-week, multi-campus learning experience that gives Universities of Wisconsin students a chance to learn innovation skills and advance their ideas—regardless of their field or goal.
* Develop an innovation skill set to better your resume and readiness for your career.
* Earn a resume-boosting "Innovative Thinking" badge.
* Meet dynamic community leaders who can offer advice and insight on your goals and ideas.
* Organize a team and prepare for WiSys innovation competitions.
Applications are now being accepted for the next WiSys VentureHome-Eau Claire Level Up! cohort. This action-oriented, 5-month program will help you take your scalable business idea to the next level.
Deadline: March 18
We invite you to WiSys VentureHome-Eau Claire’s Level Up! showcase where you will have the opportunity to hear pitches and engage with Eau Claire area entrepreneurs.
This Feb. 24, noon-hour virtual pitch event is the culmination of a five-month program during which our founders have been diligently working to launch and grow their businesses. We have six early-stage founders in our current Level Up! cohort.
Here are the featured founders and their companies:
Andrew Niese, Fixity: SaaS platform for citizens to report issues in their city and includes management tools for the city to efficiently respond to issues.
Anthony Nied: Flawn: Flowering lawn kits helping grass transform to be a safe and sustainable lawn.
Kim Pierson, ACP Solar: Development to reduce cost of solar water heater panel resulting in higher efficiency, greater reliability, lower in cost and weight than current commercial panels.
Logan Erickson, WealthFob: Financial empowerment app for navigating student debt and ensuring financial well-being.
Shane Sanders, FigSplayz: An app controlled, modular display system for action figures.
Timothy Dilley and Scott Kosloski, SunVenture Partners: Solar Energy Project Development Services pertaining to large scale projects including community solar and solar farms.
Opening with a launch celebration on Nov. 9, WiSys VentureHome-Green Bay is partnering to support local entrepreneurs in bringing ideas, innovations and technologies into the marketplace.
You're invited to the Launch Party for the first WiSys VentureHome. The launch party will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m and will be followed by an open house from 1-4 p.m. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served.
