launch wisconsin

We are excited to introduce several updates to this year’s program, including a new name – Launch Wisconsin – and a refreshed application process designed to better reflect how early stage companies communicate their ideas to investors and stakeholders.

The mission of the Launch Wisconsin contest is to encourage entrepreneurs in the startup stage of tech-enabled businesses in Wisconsin. The contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert judges, mentors and possible sources of capital. 

Produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council and a growing list of partners, led by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.,  the Launch Wisconsin contest engages contestants in a five-month process that includes the opportunity to work with mentors and receive feedback from judges. It also leads to valuable public and media exposure for the top business plans and helps spur economic growth in Wisconsin.