Serra Ventures will provide investment for early-stage food and agriculture startups focused on sustainability and resilience in WI through a $14M venture capital fund.

WI Farm Bureau Federation and WI Farmers Union will leverage their tremendous reach with small to large producers and food manufacturing companies and provide on-farm support by scaling existing outreach and advocacy programs. They will bring their respective members’ perspectives to the leadership team.

The Savanna Institute will leverage its farmer-facing technical assistance programs and personnel to effectively translate innovations on farms (especially those related to agroforestry) and engage K-12 educators in developing a robust workforce pipeline.

Headquartered in Antigo, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association supports Wisconsin agriculture by helping our growers conduct and utilize the latest research and technologies, garner government support, produce environmentally sound research, and stay in touch with consumers.

StartingBlock is a 50,000 square foot entrepreneurial hub providing a collaborative community for Madison area startups and entrepreneurs. StartingBlock is the perfect place to launch your business. 

WEDC collaborates with more than 600 economic development partners throughout the state in fulfillment of its mission to strategically invest in Wisconsin to enhance the economic well-being of people and their businesses and communities.

The Wisconsin Technology Council is the science and technology advisor to the Governor and the Legislature. It is an independent, non-profit and non-partisan board with members from tech companies, venture capital firms, higher education, research institutions, government and law.

Annie’s Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational programs designed to strengthen women’s roles in modern agricultural enterprises. Annie’s Project’s mission is to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources.

Brennan is a fourth-generation, family-owned, marine construction firm that specializes in environmental remediation, dam construction, commercial dive, harbor management, and submarine cable services.

The Development Association champions business growth, creation, recruitment, and retention, in the City of Superior and Douglas County, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin DNR is dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin.

The Food + Farm Exploration Center is a place for connecting with food and those who grow it. It is a tremendous resource for teachers and schools and an excellent destination for family excursions and agritourists. It is a unique way to learn about careers in agriculture.

The Pablo Group’s mission is to build vitality in downtown Eau Claire. Our vision is a thriving downtown with opportunities for all to live, work, and play.

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and business education.

The Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy leads the S​tate of Wisconsin in addressing the effects of climate change through programs and policies that support the use of clean energy resources and technolog​y.

The USGS provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. As the science arm of the Department of the Interior, the USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues.

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