UW-Madison Classes

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Madison Training Template Non MSBB

January 14, 2026 | 8:00AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics

This event will consist of learning and training. This is where the summary box is displayed in the training catalog.


Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP)

February 26, 2026 | 5:30PM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

ETP is a course designed to teach participants how to start a new business, grow a business, or make a pivot.


Is it the Real World, or is it AI? An Entrepreneur’s 101 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Non MSBB)

March 3, 2026 | 11:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business

This session offers introductory learnings on Artificial Intelligence within small businesses.


Launch into Leadership

March 5, 2026 | 8:30AM | Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Madison, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Managing Employees

This event will consist of learning and training. This is where the summary box is displayed in the training catalog.


Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business

March 11, 2026 | 10:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Managing Employees

Discover how small businesses and non-profits can hire UW–Madison students through internships and the expanded Work-Study Program.


Statewide Online Events

Explore the following online business education options that can be accessed from anywhere.


SBIR 101 Webinar (December)

December 16, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.


Entrepreneurial Training Program Virtual - 10 Sessions

January 6, 2026 | 5:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - River Falls

Topic: Business Basics

This program is meant for anyone who wants to create, build or grow their business.


First Steps to Starting a Business

January 7, 2026 | 7:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

Thinking of starting a business but don't know where to begin?


GROW: Sales for Food Businesses [Jan 16 - Feb 13]

January 16, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.


SBIR 101 Webinar (January)

January 20, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.


Communicating for Success: Engaging SBIR Program Managers Effectively

January 26, 2026 | 12:30PM | Online

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Financing, Managing a Business, Government Contracting, Business Basics

Join this virtual panel discussion with SBIR program managers, centered on effective communication strategies.


Financial Foundations for Food Brands [Feb 2-16]

February 2, 2026 | 9:00AM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.


Food and Farm Business Consultant Training [Feb 4-19]

February 4, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.


NSF SBIR/STTR 101 + Proposal Prep Webinar w/ Ben Schrag

February 10, 2026 | 11:30AM | Online

Topic: Business Basics

Join NSF Program Manager Ben Schrag to chat about the NSF SBIR/STTR basics and how to start your proposal!


All-State Wisconsin Virtual Entrepreneurial Training Program

February 12, 2026 | 5:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Learn to identify customers, assess your industry and competitors, and turn insights into a strong plan to launch or grow your business.


Raising Equity [Feb 26 - Mar 19]

February 26, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.


Financial Foundations for Farms [March 4-18]

March 4, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.


Navigating Uncertainty [May 4-14]

May 4, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.

Contact the SBDC at UW-Madison

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