Events

Events

Explore all of the SBDC’s events around the state for prospective and current business owners looking to expand their skill set, receive guidance, network, or connect to the Wisconsin entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

To access Start In Wisconsin’s calendar of events for entrepreneurs, click here.

Event Date

Small Business Clinic - St. Croix (IN PERSON)

SBDCMay 19, 2025 | 9:00AM | UW River Falls, University Center, River Falls

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Join the Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE) and co-hosts, the SBDC at UW River Falls, for an upcoming Small Business Clinic at UW River Falls on ...

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Fee: No Cost



NSF Presubmission Panel Review

CTCJune 10, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Do you plan to submit to NSF in July? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NSF review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the September deadline. This regi...

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Fee: No Cost



SBIR 101 Webinar

CTCJune 25, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the largest seed fund in this brief overview (and how we can help for free).

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (ST...

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Fee: No Cost



From Ideas to Products (Virtual)

CTCJune 26, 2025 | 11:30AM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

You have an idea, you may have started the initial research on it, and now you're trying to see what's next?

Join us virtually to learn more about lean startup mechanics, the SBIR/STTR program, and the services that are provided by the CTC and its partners.

Agenda:...

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Fee: No Cost



Biz Smart Sprint

SBDCJune 26, 2025 | 4:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Biz Smart Sprint is your introduction into the world of entrepreneurship. In this live, virtual 6-week course, you will learn the building blocks you need to become a successful entrepreneur. Each week, you'll discover the key components you need to start a business, including the Business Model ...

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Fee: $239.00



NIH Presubmission Panel Review

CTCAugust 12, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Do you plan to submit to NIH in April? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NIH review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the September deadline. This reg...

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Fee: No Cost



Entrepreneurial Training Program-VIRTUAL- FALL 2025 PLS Man

SBDCSeptember 18, 2025 | 5:30PM | Progress Lakeshore, Manitowoc

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Online via Teams


This Virtual Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) will be offered and facilitated by the Small Business Development Center-UWGB. This course will meet VIRTUALLY one evening a week for 8 weeks, 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Thursdays - Sept 18, ...

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Fee: $200.00



Entrepreneurial Training Program-IN-PERSON- FALL 2025 Manitowoc

SBDCSeptember 18, 2025 | 5:30PM | Progress Lakeshore, Manitowoc

Topic: Start-up Assistance

This ETP offering will be held in-person at Progress Lakeshore, Manitowoc, from 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Thursdays - Sept 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 2025.

Successful business owners have a plan - let us help you build yours!

Whether your business is growing or b...

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Fee: $50.00



NSF Presubmission Panel Review

CTCOctober 7, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Do you plan to submit to NSF in November? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NSF review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the November deadline. This r...

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Fee: No Cost



NSF Presubmission Panel Review

CTCOctober 14, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Do you plan to submit to NSF in November? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NSF review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the September deadline. This ...

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Fee: No Cost

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.