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.
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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.
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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.
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.
