Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Pitch Contests in Wisconsin
These programs are gathered from various sources and organizations supporting startups and tech in Wisconsin.
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Last Updated: Feb 20, 2025
Pitch Competitions
$1 Million Dollar Startup Draft - TitletownTech
Application Deadline: March 16th, 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by the TitletownTech team and industry experts. Finalists will be selected to travel to Green Bay to pitch live on April 4. A single winner will be announced during the live-streamed broadcast on Thursday, April 24, 2025, ahead of the NFL Draft festivities.
Startup accelerators
Level Set by StartingBlock
Enrollment for Winter, Spring, and Fall 2025 Cohorts Available!
StartingBlock's Level Set program is an intense 6 week program designed to help you build and validate a business model. Offered 6x per year, we help you explore the pros and cons of different business models, model revenue and get real world feedback on your ideas.
FOR-M Spring 2025 Incubator by MKE Tech
Application Deadline: TBD, Apply Now
FOR-M is your first step to creating a tech startup company in Milwaukee. Solidify the startup idea that’s been bouncing around in your head and understand your next steps. This program is limited to 25 founders and will begin accepting folks immediately…so apply soon!
gBETA Milwaukee 2025
Application Deadline: TBD (Rolling Applications)
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.
gBETA Kenosha Spring 2025
Application Deadline: TBD (Rolling Applications)
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.
Ignite Startup Accelerator
Application Deadline: TBD (Applications Now Open)
The Ignite Startup Accelerator is an 11-month collaborative startup accelerator to assist founders and entrepreneurs in commercializing their new venture. Ignite’s goal is to provide passionate entrepreneurs who have a strong business idea and have completed customer discovery, with the tools, resources, and connections to accelerate the commercialization of their ventures and get to revenue growth.
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