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National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Program Overview

CTCMay 27, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

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

Join this webinar for an overview of the NSF SBIR/STTR program.

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Idea to Enterprise Pitch Night: University Innovations Ready for Launch

CTCMay 28, 2026 | 6:00PM | Lubar Entrepreneurship Center & UWM Welcome Center, Milwaukee

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Marketing and Sales, Government Contracting

Most startup events celebrate ideas. This event hands you one.

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Founder Factory Info Session 5/29

CTCMay 29, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Managing a Business

Curious about Founder Factory and whether one of our programs might be a good fit for you? Join Biweekly | Fridays | 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual

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NSF Pre-submission Review - June 2026

CTCJune 10, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Government Contracting, Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NSF in July? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.

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Founder Factory Info Session 6/12

CTCJune 12, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Managing a Business

Curious about Founder Factory and whether one of our programs might be a good fit for you? Join Biweekly | Fridays | 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual

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SBIR 101 Webinar (June)

CTCJune 16, 2026 | 1:00PM | 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.

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National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR Program Overview

CTCJune 24, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

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

For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm, the NIH provides non-dilutive federal funding through the SBIR/STTR program.

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Founder Factory Info Session 6/26

CTCJune 26, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Managing a Business

Curious about Founder Factory and whether one of our programs might be a good fit for you? Join Biweekly | Fridays | 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual

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Biz Smart Sprint

SBDCJuly 9, 2026 | 4:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Join this 6-week virtual course to master business fundamentals—planning, marketing, legal, and financial essentials for entrepreneurs.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (July)

CTCJuly 21, 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.

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August 2026 - First Steps to Starting a Business

SBDCAugust 5, 2026 | 7:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Start-up Assistance

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NIH Pre-submission Review - August 2026

CTCAugust 14, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Government Contracting

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NIH in October? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (August)

CTCAugust 18, 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.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (September)

CTCSeptember 15, 2026 | 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.

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NSF Pre-submission Review - October 2026

CTCOctober 14, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Government Contracting, Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NSF in November? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (October)

CTCOctober 20, 2026 | 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.

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NIH Pre-submission Review - December 2026

CTCDecember 16, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Government Contracting

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NIH in January? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.

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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the relevant SBDC office or call 608-263-7794.