TEL Fall Open House & Mixer

​Curious how emerging technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem-solving come together at UW–Madison?

​Join us for an informal open house and mixer to wander the space, meet people, have some pizza and find out how to plug into innovation this fall.

​No presentations. No pressure. Just stop by, ask questions, and see what's possible.

​What you'll find

​Explore how the Lab supports experimentation, venture discovery, and industry-aligned innovation.

​Learn about Fall programs including:

• ​Venture Discover / Explore

• ​Venture Build (pairing technical founders with MBA teams)

• ​BuildFest - Build what's next in two days this September

• ​Build Nights and other Lab events throughout the semester

• ​The January 2027 SF trip for founders

• ​Digital Health Challenge + Competition

​Drop in anytime between 5:30–7:00 PM. Pizza and beverages will be available.

​About the Tech Exploration Lab:
Led by the Wisconsin School of Business in collaboration with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery,, the Lab connects students from across campus with industry partners, researchers, and alumni to explore, build, and commercialize ideas at the intersection of emerging technologies and real-world challenges.

​Getting there
Look for the small two-story tan building marked 1403 on University Ave. Walk to the west side of the building, which is Lorch Street. Enter through the double glass doors facing the loading zone on Lorch, then head straight upstairs to the second level. That's where we'll be.